7 Lookout Street

Blackheath NSW 2785

This tucked away nook of delight is a little piece of Blackheath's history. The home's nautical motifs bring to mind a Cornish cottage by the sea, set as it is with a high aspect and distant views to the blue valleys and ridge lines to the south and west - offering snug sanctuary on a winter's night, or the shady coolness of the old cottage garden on a beautiful summer's day. The original section of this two bedroom home dates from the 20s and 30s and it has been extended over the years with quality workmanship, with the inclusion of features and fixtures sympathetic to the property's original period touches, further enhancing its considerable charm. So, despite its age and gentility there is nothing to do - the bathroom and country kitchen have been recently updated, and the renovated sunroom is a perfect light-filled retreat surrounded by views of the garden. There is a recently built detached garage (with automatic door) in keeping with the cottage's aesthetic, and a 1940s two room brick building to the rear that is currently used as an art studio and is ripe for renovation as an office or retreat.
As would be expected of a much loved and well tended heritage garden, unusual and beautiful cottage plants are a delightful feature. These include mature rhododendrons, ferns, hydrangeas, many rare varieties of bulbs and spectacular weeping cherries (that would now be close to 80 years old). With a raised cubby house and enough room for a veggie patch in the sheltered sunshine, the private backyard is a lovely retreat.
*Flued gas heating and reverse cycle air conditioning