5 Ward Street

Wards River NSW 2422

The owners of this charming classic Victorian era Queenslander style home in a quiet, cul de sac, know how to enhance historic charm with contemporary livability. Nicely sited on a level 1012sqm block, the homes elevated aspect delivers lovely rural views from all rooms. Wide, covered verandahs on three sides focused on entertainment will appeal to a variety of buyers seeking a relaxed, indoor/outdoor lifestyle in a peaceful rural location. The decorative front door with coloured glass inserts and side panels opens to reveal a bounty of beautiful period features including 12 ceilings, lovely timber fretwork over arched doorways, hardwood floorboards, dado paneling and traditional sash windows with coloured glass paneling.
The upper level comprises a spacious lounge with slow combustion heating. The modernized U-shaped kitchen with timber benchtop, mini-orb detail and pressed metal splash back flows to the meals area. There are two queen-size bedrooms. The third, a spacious single could easily be converted to a home office or study. The neat and clean bathroom with shower over bath, vanity and toilet lends itself to modernization. Spacious and light-filled, the north-facing sunroom, currently used as a formal dining room, opens to an enormous covered alfresco dining and entertainment deck perfect for year-round use. The expansive open area under the house, currently utilised as a garage could easily be enclosed to provide additional living space or lock-up storage. Additional features include freshly painted exterior in period-sympathetic tones; a new gas hot water service, new plumbing, ceiling fans in some rooms, 30,000lt water tank providing ample domestic water; environmentally friendly Enviro-cycle waste management system and lockable garden shed.
The property is fully fenced on all sides with established low maintenance garden beds and mature trees framing the homes entrance. Children and pets will love the expansive manicured lawns, while the keen gardener will revel in the opportunities for further planting.