Welcome to Balfour House

Constructed in 1907, as a wedding gift for Edith Melissa Wills, Balfour House was a gift of love from the beginning and has continued to hold a striking, yet dignified position within the Cygnet business precinct. The property is drenched in rich and interesting history and has played host to thriving businesses over the years; for the past 18 of those, it has operated as a privately run, community arts centre. <br/>A unique asset of this property's position is that it sits back from the main street walkways and has a generous front garden at its entrance. This allows it to remain a quiet, fairly intimate space; ideal if you’re using it as either a residence or commercial use. The property seems ideal for a bed and breakfast or professional consulting rooms and the option to reside onsite and run a business from the front rooms is sure to be very attractive to many. <br/>Balfour House, remarkably, still maintains most of the features that were installed over 115 years ago. Intricate ceiling roses grace each room, along with ornate cornices and deep hardwood skirting. The attention to detail of this era is further confirmed by the gorgeous, decorative vents that are unique to each room as are the numerous open fireplaces. <br/>When the property was enjoyed as a private residence, it provided 4 bedrooms and a family bathroom with the master bedroom providing external access to the covered porch. This was a design that allowed students taking piano lessons with its original owner, to come and go without disrupting the home; this remains a great asset to any future business conducted here. <br/>All the rooms can be accessed off the grand, central hallway, with its 12-foot ceilings and decorative archway. The kitchen and dining are found at the end of the hall and enjoy the entire rear section of the building. The custom kitchen fit out was built to meet commercial standards and it was actually the first home of the ‘Red Velvet Lounge’ – A well renowned restaurant that now operates from a larger site just next door. This rear space is filled with light and overlooks the property's back garden and neighbouring farmland. <br/>There is also a little sunroom off the deck that has been rented for commercial purposes in the past. <br/>Balfour House is ready for her next custodians to continue the story and holds enormous scope for possible uses. <br/>This is an incredible opportunity to purchase a property within the tightly held business district of Cygnet and shouldn’t be missed. Phone or email for further information and to schedule your private appointment to view.