18 Barratt Street

Blackheath NSW 2785

So much more than its quaint fa ade, this is an exceptional offering in one of Blackheath's quietest, garden-filled neighborhoods, and only minutes from Govetts Leap and the village. Nestled graciously on a large 1,300m2, level, corner block, the aptly named Girrawheen' ( the place where flowers grow' in the Indigenous Kambuwal language) - is a property fashioned to give delight at every turn and in every season. At the heart of the property and privately encircled by a hedged garden, the stylishly renovated circa 1930/40s cottage warmly welcomes with its charismatic combination of period charm and modern-styled luxury. Recent extensions have cleverly echoed original features, such as the polished cypress pine flooring and wrap-around banks of double-hung windows that integrate beautifully the old and new. High gable ceilings lends a sense of airy spaciousness to this warm and cosy mountain home.
With a flowing floorplan, (including three bathrooms, two living areas, a central-hearth kitchen and a tucked-away master bedroom/retreat with ensuite), the cottage fully embraces its enviable position in the middle of the stunning, four-season garden. Every window is filled with the serenity of flowers and leafy green in spring and summer, and glorious autumn colour and the vision of bare branches in the cooler months. Living areas spill out to decks and sheltered terraces, perfect for long, convivial lunches and summer evening entertaining. The gorgeous country kitchen features the original wood-fired Newcastle range, Smeg cooker, ceramic butler sink, island bench and wooden benchtops, so cooking is a dream. Wood fires in both living areas, plus underfloor heating in the terracotta tiled lounge and reverse cycle air-conditioning in the master suite, gives the entire property a luxurious cosiness.
Fresh from a recent rejuvenation, the grounds feature lush lawns encircling generous beds and borders overflowing with azaleas, rhododendrons and hundreds of spring bulbs, sheltered by hedges, mature oaks, maples and crab apples. Throughout the extensive level garden are elements such as meandering, shaded pathways and curving bushrock walls that add structure and create private garden rooms, both sunny and sheltered.