9 Wells Street

Katoomba NSW 2780

Believed to be over a century old, Penlu is a character-filled mountain cottage offering warmth, charm, and exciting future potential. Positioned on a low-maintenance 272m parcel in a quiet and private pocket close to town and transport, this delightful two-bedroom home presents a rare opportunity to secure a piece of mountain heritage. Inside, the home showcases many original features, including wide timber floorboards, high ceilings, and beautifully timber-lined walls and ceilings that create an inviting and authentic atmosphere. Year-round comfort is exceptionally well catered for, with a traditional slow-combustion fireplace in the living room, a flued gas heater, and a functioning Furphy combustion stove in the kitchen that provides both heating and cooking capability. The Furphy stove is a wonderful feature of the home, radiating warmth throughout the entire house during winter while adding to the cottage's authentic mountain character.One of the bedrooms opens through elegant French doors into the light-filled front sunroom, creating a peaceful retreat ideal for reading, relaxing, or enjoying the morning sun. Above, a spacious attic with internal access and skylights has been thoughtfully enhanced, providing valuable additional storage or creative space.The charming kitchen reflects the home's rich history, featuring the working Furphy combustion stove alongside a separate electric oven, blending heritage appeal with everyday practicality. The bathroom includes a shower-over-bath configuration, while an internal laundry adds convenience. Both the kitchen and bathroom offer exciting scope to further enhance and personalise the home while retaining its unique character.Outdoors, sealed pathways meander through established, easy-care gardens. At the rear, an elevated pergola with a striking glass wall captures tranquil leafy outlooks toward The Gully - a wonderful setting for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Beneath the home, secure under-house storage or workshop space with lighting adds excellent practicality.Surrounded by other period homes in a peaceful streetscape, Penlu combines mountain charm, privacy, and convenience in one appealing package.Property Features: Two bedrooms, including one with French doors opening to the front sunroom Wide timber floorboards and high ceilings throughout Beautiful timber-lined walls and ceilings Slow-combustion fireplace in the living room Flued gas heater Functioning Furphy combustion stove providing heating and cooking capability Enhanced attic space with skylights and internal access Character kitchen with Furphy combustion stove and separate electric oven Bathroom with shower over bath Internal laundry Established low-maintenance gardens with sealed pathways Elevated pergola with glass wall and leafy views toward The Gully Secure under-house storage or workshop with lighting Solar panels and new fencing Quiet, private location close to town and transportA truly enchanting mountain cottage offering warmth and future potential in a serene yet convenient setting.