26 King Street

Lorn NSW 2320

There are period homes and then there is Blythewood! Built in 1910 this amazing piece of Australian Federation history is being offered for sale to the traditionalist buyer seeking a true period home and not just a faade. Situated in Lorn's most desirable streets on a perfectly flat parcel comprising of 918sqm fully kept with Cottage style gardens enhancing the many features of yesteryear. Conveniently located to the Lorn's coffee shops and eateries and within a short distance to Maitland CBD. As you take your first steps in the home, there is a feeling of warmth that is inviting and fascinating all at the same time. You sense the pride and meticulous care that the current owners have invested into Blythewood over the past 2 decades. Stunning 6 inch polished floorboards, 12-foot ornate ceilings and cornice, picture rails set the scene and you can't help but admire and be impressed with the attention to details throughout. Double brick & Iron construction offering 3 bedroom suites complete with split system air conditioning, built-in robe, working gas fireplace with gorgeous timber mantle ensure that comforting feeling flows into the bedrooms. A potential smaller 4th bedroom or study with split air conditioning exists for the slightly larger family. Multiple living areas are not common with homes built of this era, however, Blythewood provides a showpiece like a Formal lounge with gas log fire benefitted by an impressive maple mantlepiece. Adjacent is a formal dining room that leads then through to informal meals area onto a rear living or rumpus room, again all are air-conditioned. A marvel of this home that must truly be seen to be appreciated is the White mahogany kitchen which took some 4 months to complete to the fastidious nature of the cabinet maker. Hand made on site, fitted with 60MM granite benchtops along with an abundance of cupboard space. Great side access for cars, vans, boats or any other vehicle or RV to the enormous double-stacked garage and workshop impressive not only to the man of the home or the family with all the toys plus a carport suitable for 4 cars.An ambience is generated by the prized winning gardens blooming with Roses, crepe myrtles & many other flowering shrubs & shade trees. For further information contact listing agent, Kane Bradley direct on 0423 525 335 or kbradley.maitland@ljhooker.com.au.