Last Listing description (December 2009)
Gething House - Gracious and very spacious
Seeds of inspiration were planted by Miss Charlotte Gething around 1910 when this uniquely charming and beautifully presented sandstone residence was built.
This historic home is grand and timeless where the reminders of yesteryear collide with all the modern comforts we require for today's living.
Set on over half an acre of leafy hills garden, Gething House is a welcoming home where a relaxed and individual mood greets you the minute you step up the stone steps onto the wide verandah.
Quirky and rambling, the home provides 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, study and 5 separate living areas to accommodate all the family and large gatherings with friends.
The main formal entrance hallway leads to a cosy study and enormous master bedroom with fireplace, built-in robes and an ensuite that is a pamper zone framed by the large picture window overlooking the rear garden. The texture of the exposed stone walls is beautiful and the claw foot bath with rain shower is charming.
The hallway meanders around to another two double sized bedrooms, one with built-in robes and both feature fireplaces. The exposed stone walls continue in the sitting room where a combustion fire warms the space in the winter time and a reverse cycle split system air conditioning unit provides instant comfort.
Recently renovated to incorporate the northern wing which can either be utilised as a self contained suite or as an extension of the original section of the home. Entry is gained separately into the hallway from the carport area to an open plan family room, casual dining and kitchen. The adjacent living room appears suspended as the expansive picture windows enjoy the sunny aspect of the garden. Again, dramatic proportions in the bedroom with separate external access to the verandah, built-in robes and an ensuite bathroom. An additional bathroom is located adjacent to the laundry facilities. Gas heating and split system air conditioning maintains the temperature throughout the year.
The lower level of the home is a real surprise! Again offering fabulous flexibility for the modern family. The charm continues with exposed stone walls in the pot belly heated dining room which leads to the new gourmet's kitchen awash with natural light, granite benchtops, Blanco 900mm electric oven with gas hotplates, wok and fish burner. There is also a cellar for the wine collector plus the second laundry and fourth bathroom are also located on the lower level. Options as to how your family would utilise the floorplan are endless and only limited by the imagination as this substantial home has so much to offer.
The decor complements this traditional home with a contemporary French Provincial feel throughout Gething House.
Outside a vine covered pergola is perfect for breakfast in the sunshine while the children play on the expansive lawned terrace. Another outdoor entertaining area is located around the solar heated, salt chlorinated swimming pool.
Extra features include old stables that have been converted into a studio, double remote garaging, carport, gas points for portable heating, gas fireplaces, combustion heating, broadband internet access, Foxtel points and rainwater for the garden.
Much sought after location, adjacent to the Sunset Rock views overlooking the coast line, and so close to the heart of the Stirling Village.
RLA 2048
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