'Balaklava Cottage', c1883

Built for Eliza Smith Hall about 1883, the property was named "Balaklava Cottage" by a subsequent owner, Arthur Berckelman, a veteran of the Crimean War, following his involvement in the memorable Light Brigade charge at Balaklava. Featuring original timber features and 10' ceilings (pressed metal in some rooms), 'Balaklava Cottage' has four large bedrooms, an updated kitchen and bathroom, separate dining room and a large open living area. A room off the kitchen, used as the laundry, could easily be converted as a 'Butler's Pantry'. Outdoors, lawns and gardens are established and well maintained with wide side entry to a single garage with an auto door and a workshop/storage area at the rear. The carefully tendered property has an area of approximately 780m2, is fully fenced, has rear lane access and is situated close to shops, station, bus and schools
Zoned R3 Medium Density Residential, the property was purchased by the present owner's family in the 1930's and is now offered for sale for the first time in nearly 90 years.