Lashings of Charm, Unlimited Potential, Architectural Bones

Calling aficionados of the early 80's architecture and renovators – you are<br/>going to fall in love with this charming architecturally designed and solidly<br/>built 510m2 double storey residence, exuding the wonderful warmth and<br/>character of its era, as well as providing clear potential to reimagine and<br/>value-add on this huge 1200m2 double block backing onto national park.<br/>What an opportunity!<br/><br/>Greeted at entry by a floor to ceiling 7-metre glass void setting the tone<br/>for what is quite the step back in time, you cannot help but fall more than<br/>a little in love with this faded beauty, which can be cosmetically enhanced<br/>and transformed into an absolute stunner once again.<br/><br/>Backing directly onto the national park, the outlook is breathtaking, with<br/>glorious sunsets a daily highlight, an abundance of wildlife and birdlife<br/>reminding you of your close proximity to nature, and the leafy,<br/>established garden creates shade, provides pops of greenery and colour,<br/>and enhances privacy.<br/> <br/>A well-designed floor plan facilitates excellent separation of living as well<br/>as providing versatile options – there is a 7.3mx3.3m studio/multipurpose<br/>room with its own external entry that could suit guest accommodation or<br/>work-from-home; and there is also the possibility of creating dual living<br/>for the extended family.<br/><br/>All the features that make this vintage increasingly adored, very much<br/>starting to come back into vogue – including slate flooring, internal brick<br/>walls, sash windows, skylight, and raked timber lined ceilings are present;<br/>and there is a cosy fireplace to keep you warm in winter, plus fans and<br/>air-conditioning (plus the in ground pool) to keep you cool in summer; it's<br/>very much a home for all seasons.<br/><br/>Whether purchasing to renovate/reimagine or even rebuild, blocks of this<br/>size are rarer than unicorns; and with its resplendent national park<br/>backdrop, you cannot overcapitalize, whatever you choose to do. Tightly<br/>held for over 20+ years, and once occupied by the home's builder himself,<br/>this is a home with an interesting narrative and an exciting future.<br/><br/>Tucked away in leafy, well established residential street with<br/>neighbourhood traffic only, just an 8-minute walk via a walking track to<br/>the beach, and only a few minutes' drive to the village hub with boutique<br/>dining, retail, surf club, IGA, tavern, bimonthly markets and more…it's<br/>truly the best of both worlds, national park to ocean.<br/><br/>"This is such an interesting residence; it has a history, a heart and soul,<br/>and is one of those properties with a strong charisma and personality;<br/>although a little tired, it has exceptional potential and I personally cannot<br/>wait to see what its next chapter holds," remarks Tom Offermann Real<br/>Estate agent Tracy Russell.<br/>