Old meets new in this clinker brick 1860s Victorian home in a highly prized position with long views from the return verandah over the town centre.
Originally part of the Government Police Camp, this solid brick family home was constructed on solid bluestone foundations as the Treasury – Receipt and Pay office in 1863, with a lush, green and verdant garden introducing a stunning natural setting, bordered by pencil pines and ornamental pear trees.
A sympathetic restoration has created a light, functional family home, with 3 large bedrooms off a central hallway, relaxing living room and a sunny country kitchen which comfortably echoes the design notes of the original part of the home. An outdoor covered alfresco area brings the outside world in and lends itself to be enclosed (STCA) to create an informal living environment, adjacent to the kitchen.
The formal exterior of a bygone era belies the calm, simple, effortless interior of this rare offering with a venerable past. The carefully integrated combination of the traditional and new includes numerous period fireplaces, high ceilings, wine cellar, hydronic heating, split system air conditioning, European laundry, rainwater tank and garden shed, to name just some of the home’s many coveted extras. Restaurants, shops, galleries and day spas are an easy few minutes stroll away.