43 Vale Street

Katoomba NSW 2780

This charming historical cottage over a century old is a must-inspect.
Every once in a while a special home comes along that sits perfectly in its place, telling the unique story of the generations that have loved it. Built over a century ago when Katoomba first blossomed as a tourist town, this charmer started out as the two-room pride of newly-weds. Over the decades it grew and evolved into a home for the 21st century, whilst retaining all the loveliness of its period character. High ceilings, Baltic, Kauri and Cypress pine floors, timber-lined walls and a feature fire place blend seamlessly with modern concessions to light and comfort: an open plan kitchen/living/dining, decks that flow out from the living areas, huge folding windows and glass panelled doors that let the sunshine, air and outside in, with central heating and a stylish Nordic slow-combustion for winter cosiness. With salvaged pieces (for example two magnificent Oregon ceiling beams) sourced from historic locales such as the naval dockyards of Woolloomooloo, the cottage is brim-full of unique character, renovated with an eye to the Eastern sensibilities of balance and flow. Every wide window and glass door is filled with the vision of the four season beauty of deciduous trees and the cottage garden. Sunny north-facing and tucked away in a peaceful, garden-filled enclave within a stroll to Katoomba and a pleasant morning?s walk to Leura, this is a gorgeous piece of Katoomba history.
Studio/garage with antique hinged doors and sliding window panels