Historic hills home on flat block with cottage gardens in the heart of Olinda

Description

Standing proudly just footsteps from the village in a tightly held and prestigious pocket of Olinda rests this two-storey weatherboard dripping in charisma, character and charm. Embracing the best of both worlds with yesteryear allure complemented by all the comforts, whims and tastes of the twenty-first century, this king size home is ready and waiting for its Queen. Originally home to the Olinda Post Office, the occupying home known as “Tall Timbers” is sympathetic to bygone days with leadlight sash windows, hardwood floors, timber panelling and French doors that lead to inspiring garden spaces including a fabulous deck, lush lawn and well-established plantings. Revel in boutique shops, chic cafes and the local primary school within minutes or simply embrace the quietude of your private garden sanctuary in a much-loved neighbourhood street where everyone knows you by name and “borrowing a cup of sugar” is smiled upon.
Talking Points:

• Preparing meals and entertaining will be welcomed in the chic provincial influenced kitchen with luxe Ilve 900 ml electric oven with 5 burner gas cooktop, pressed metal splashback, Caesar Stone benchtops, Bosch dishwasher and dual farmhouse sink.
• Easy access to your herb or kitchen garden is delivered by a fabulously placed side door.
• Three living areas allow everyone to spread out from the cosy lounge with gas log fire to the living area close to the children’s wing and then come together for hearty meals and conversation in the skylit dining/family room. In winter the crackling Coonara style wood fire will add further comfort.
• Grand master retreat in its own upstairs zone with stunning triangular windows framing treetop vistas, an ensuite with dual vanity and an adjacent fifth bedroom.
• Three bedrooms downstairs share a family bathroom whilst one lavishly sized skylit bedroom has its own private bathroom with elegant claw foot bath (just perfect for the teenager of the house or a guest suite). The bedroom at the entrance is also a great option for a home office if four bedrooms are ample.
• Flat 1226 m2 allotment with stunning, curated garden spaces including a fenced blanket of lawn bathed in sunshine and pockets of flourishing gardens including roses, magnolia and lush hedges.
• Rear entertaining deck that will be a haven on a hot day as you relax under the shade of the chestnut tree and a chequered all-weather patio for a quiet place to soak up the birdsong.
• Extras include skylights throughout, gas ducted heating, Euro laundry, sealed horseshoe driveway with two entrances and a double height carport for a caravan as well as abundant off-street parking.


Insider’s Secret: A five minute amble down the road takes you to a choice of cafes for your morning latte or wood fired pizzas at Dudley’s on a weekend afternoon.