153 King St, Westbury is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 968m2 and floor size of 177m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2020.
Nestled within established cottage-style gardens, this mid-century property has been transformed into a bohemian style family home through considered, quality renovations and upgrades that focus on both comfort and sustainability.
The current owners renovated this property with the vision of creating their "forever home." The kitchen makes an immediate impact upon entry, centred around a spacious island bench with abundant storage. This farm-style kitchen features a farmhouse sink overlooking the gardens, complemented by premium Belling and Asko appliances, and finished with elegant gold fittings and tapware.
The adjoining living and dining areas both feature custom-built bench seating and large windows that reflect its mid-century roots and bathe the space with natural light. A wood fire heater and two heat pumps ensure year-round comfort. These open-plan spaces seamlessly flow to the courtyard and gardens via the rear door, offering effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining.
The adjoining hallway leads to the sleeping quarters and central bathroom, which includes a separate toilet. At the end of the hall, the master bedroom feels like its own private studio, featuring floor-to-ceiling wardrobes with ample storage, a secondary living or sitting area, an adjoining office, and an ensuite bathroom. The office also includes a kitchenette and custom-built, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry for added storage.
Access to the gardens from within the office also provides scope for complete separate accommodation within the master suite.
The cottage-style gardens are adorned with a selection of fruit trees, including pear, plum, peach, nectarine, apple, cherry, nashi, thornless blackberries, black currant, kiwi and more. Large raised garden beds with a mulching area and standalone watering system further add to the properties sustainable qualities. The front yard has its own "wild garden" and is home to wild bandicoots.
The patio and courtyard offer the perfect space for gatherings, paths lead to both a fire pit area with outdoor bath and chicken coop. An additional small studio within the garden offers additional work from home options or accommodation.
Dual driveways offer plenty of parking options, including for caravans, the secure lock-up detached garage/workshop has its own switchboard and is also of good size.
The owners have installed a 12.4kW solar system, dual Fronius inverters, a Tesla Powerwall, a Sanden heat pump hot water system, underfloor insulation, and double ceiling insulation. This property is designed for both thermal efficiency and sustainable living.
Located within less than five minutes walk to both Westbury's iconic Village Green and Town Common, ten minutes walk to the local primary school and less than a hundred meters to the post office and Love Lucy Boots Wine and Coffee bar. Many other amenities are on offer within Westbury, the Launceston City Centre is an enjoyable approx twenty five minute commute. Contact Lochie today to register your interest.
The size of Westbury is approximately 93.4 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 0.3% of total area. The population of Westbury in 2011 was 2,104 people. By 2016 the population was 2,018 showing a population decline of 4.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Westbury is 60-69 years. Households in Westbury are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Westbury work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 76.1% of the homes in Westbury were owner-occupied compared with 74.5% in 2016.
Westbury has 1,291 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Westbury have seen a 70.26% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 74.36% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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