Last Listing description (December 2010)
VICTORIAN SPLENDOUR CIRCA 1890
The timeless appeal of old world charm is encapsulated in this charming home. Mostly renovated to original (with modern influences) period with warm colours. Original timber floors, glorious skirtings and architraves.
There are high ceilings of timber finish. Most of the timber has been stripped back to its original finish and colour to show the beauty of the natural product combined with the warm and colourful paint colours used extensively in that era.
The walk way to the wide front verandah is typical of its heyday, the cast iron verandah posts are still in place. The typical solid front timber door and large Victorian windows on either side set the scene. The entree has the long, wide, high hallway with heritage colonial and curved structure half way down to ad character and presence.
There are two large double size bedrooms on either side, then further down a third double bedroom to one side plus a study further along again. On the left hand side the second entry is the lounge and dining room with fire place. The next room behind is the kitchen with some work done, but more could be done. There is a large gas cooking range and oven. The old fireplace in the kitchen could be further utilized. There is gas cooking, hot water and heating (natural gas) for ease of use and its economical and environmentally friendly.
The bathroom has been old fashioned, modernised as new, smart indeed. Also, the laundry has a second shower and toilet as well. There is a back verandah to sit and contemplate what to do next in the back yard.
On a technical note the good news is, besides all the heartbreaking, time consuming inside work, the other important points. A new galvanised iron roof and guttering, all repairing and concrete footings, all new plumbing, wiring and gas lines, so all the expensive items, have all be done that you cant see.
This home is situated on a large 1,043m2 block in the heart of Lorn. The gardens have not been attempted as due to the volume of work and time spent on the home. This means you have a clear slate to create, with a sense of pride and personalised ownership.
Lorn is a strategically placed suburb with local primary school, shops and walk to the CBD and rail station. Close to high schools as well. A special note, this small stretch of road is under councils new LEP - which will give you opportunity for change of use to commercial in the near future, so we are told. So it would be a good investment as well as a home in the meantime, or could be good subject to approval for professional suite, eg. Doctors surgery, denist, other medical associated fields, offices for local business etc.
So whatever you need, business or home, this could be your piece of history today!
For further information or an inspection, contact the listing agent Greg Ransom on 0408 493 084.