5 Harley Street

Bowral NSW 2576

Listed for sale for the first time in 29 years is this Victorian era weatherboard home, sitting proudly on an expanse of prime and level land, measuring over two acres. Rarely is a building of this age and character, offered on such peaceful and private grounds. Featuring a variety of vegetation and open grassed areas, there is little of the high maintenance associated with manicured and exotic gardens. This park-like property is enhanced with special borrowed views into Hammock Hill Reserve and barely a neighbour in sight. Is it the perfect sanctuary for a growing family, a downsizer, a weekend haven or an investment par excellence. The choice is yours.The soaring ceilings and solid timber flooring give it an elegant, spacious feel, while the five bedrooms with their green outlooks provide tranquility and a connection to nature. The renovated bathrooms keep the old-world charm intact, complementing the character of the home. The open-plan space with the kitchen, dining, and family room provides a welcoming, communal atmosphere, especially with the added warmth of the gas log fire and slow combustion wood heater. The versatile floor plan provides a variety of living options from formal dining, studies, formal sitting and entertaining areas. French doors opening to a side deck are a lovely touch, allowing the home to be bathed in Winter sunshine, while another alfresco option is a pergola covered brick-paved courtyard, adding form, function and a sense of serenity.- Large Victorian era weatherboard home with northerly aspect- 3m & 2.7m ceilings- Original Kauri Pine and recycled Mountain Ash timer flooring- Restored kitchen with Bosch dishwasher, 40mm terrazzo benchtops, four-burner & two-hotplate stovetop, externally flued rangehood and plenty of storage- Renovated bathroom featuring marble floor tiles, four-claw bathtub, marble-top double vanity and European laundry with waterfall terrazzo benchtop & ceramic butlers sink - Renovated second bathroom featuring pedestal basin, tiled shower hob, leadlight windows and marble floor tiles- All bedrooms with transom windows and picture rails- LVI Thermosoft panel heating, slow-combustion wood heater and gas log fire- Garden views from every window- Large north-facing timber deck- Reconstructed verandah using recycled, recovered Jarrah- 6.4kw rooftop solar power with SMA micro-inverter- Brick paved alfresco area with "Happy Wanderer" covered pergola- Instantaneous gas hot water- Low maintenance gardens- 25,000 litre water tank- Centrally located with quick and easy access to key facilities