Character residence steeped in history with an income

Presenting the perfect blend of timeless character and modern elegance, the home's interiors are bright and airy having been recently painted throughout. This rambling homestead offers both a sizeable home and functioning holiday rental at the rear. The 1900s cottage once known as Fairview Guesthouse before becoming known as Grandview Flats is now a private residence in a prime village location oozing all the charm of its era yet filled with modern conveniences.<br/> Extras: 10ft ceilings, hardwood flooring, large skirtings and timber windows throughout this stunning clad and tiled residence, new carpet to bedrooms, new s/c fireplace, new built in robes installed to three bedrooms, new blinds plus exceptional storage in the huge laundry with external access;<br/> Ducted gas heating with add on cooling plus ceiling insulation and multiple fireplaces throughout the home and three new split a/cs installed in the rear residence.<br/> The main residence comprises five beds or four plus a home office, two of which have quality ensuites, whilst the remaining three are serviced via the stunning main bathroom with dark timber floors, separate shower and over sized bath. The fifth bed or office can also be reconfigured as another living space offering direct access to the deep front verandah overlooking the garden.<br/> Living in the main residence is also exceptional with the charming country kitchen centrally located to the newly renovated breakfast room and more formal dining space which flows seamlessly to the over sized lounge warmed by newly installed s/c wood fireplace, a focal point of this room. Additional living is via the library space or separate children’s TV room which also accesses the side verandah under roof perfect for entertaining.<br/> The generously proportioned kitchen offers timber benches a marble topped island and 900ml freestanding stainless oven / cook top and is bathed in sunshine and accesses the front garden housing the BBQ deck and firepit area making entertaining a breeze.<br/> At the rear of the home, with its own entry and completely closed off to the main residence is the two bedroom, one bathroom wing currently a successful Airbnb however could ultimately be a full time rental prospect, in-law / guest accommodation or teenage retreat.<br/> This space offers everything one would expect to find in a small dwelling, newly installed quality kitchen, open plan lounge and dining space and a full laundry with second wc plus direct access to a private rear verandah and gorgeous cottage garden. The rear garden is completely separate to the front yard giving both dwellings separate fenced gardens to enjoy.<br/> Parking is via the single carport attached to the workshop at the end of the driveway with turning bay and additional off street parking.<br/> The residence is elevated and bathed in northern sunshine with garden views from every window. The established grounds offer various garden rooms with sweeping newly laid lawn areas, hedging, shrubs and ornamentals establishing year round privacy to neighboring properties. Set back from the road behind a sandstone fence this grand old dame is only 200 metres to the village centre and offers endless options for additional revenue stream or extended family. Book your private viewing today.