From the moment you arrive Applewood's charm and romance captures your heart. You are welcomed with its cute bullnose veranda and ornate door, this is a stunning piece of history. Initially part of a large apple orchard, this historically significant homestead (circa 1890) is now beautifully set on a manageable 1-acre allotment (approx.).
Set well back from the road, this charming 4-5 bedroom opportunity has a flexible layout and can cater for the large extended family with a main house to the front and cottage to the rear.
Passing a mature mini orchard, the lengthy tree-lined driveway leads to double garaging behind secure gates for pets and enjoy fresh eggs from the hens in the established chicken coop.
The period 2-3 bedroom main residence includes a formal dining room, country kitchen, two living zones and sympathetically-renovated laundry-to-bathroom facilities. In-keeping with its antique origins, the interior retains its original character comprising double-hung windows, decorative lead-lighting, timber-panel doors, pressed tin features, floorboards, Cedar-lined walls and soaring 13ft ceilings.
Enjoy rural views out on the covered entertaining deck straight from the dining room, or enjoy the shade under the century-old English Elm which separates the rear cottage from the main residence.
Lifestyle investors will love the "turn-key" bed and breakfast potential here, new owners could begin taking guests immediately in the 2-bedroom cottage at the rear.
The popular township of thriving Somerville is only 3kms away where you will find the expanding retail and commercial hub provides every convenience such as bus transport, train services, Centro, supermarkets, eateries and schools/child care.
With exposure off Eramosa Rd it is perfect for a home business or bed and breakfast and with easy access to Peninsula Freeway and Dandenong-Hastings Road makes for convenient commuting to the Peninsula or city.
Rarely offered to market, don't miss this opportunity to secure your little piece of history.
- Mains gas
- Hydronic heating
- 2 Slow combustion wood fire
- Pot belly stove
- Integrated Asko dishwasher
- 900mm freestanding SMEG oven and cooktop
