5 James Street

Selby VIC 3159

This designer cottage with a distinguished local history is being offered to market for only the second time in over a century. The original homestead on this peaceful street, this 2,864sqm (approx.) property offers a unique provenance shared by only a special few.

The gorgeous gardens this home rests upon boast enviable year-round sunshine, a circular drive, double garage with 3-phase power and potbelly wood stove, lovely lawn area, swing set, and original farming sheds that add to the vintage appeal. The established landscape with large magnolia, camelia, rhododendron, azalea, Japanese maple, treeferns, blossoms, and loads of spring bulbs is awash with seasonal colours.

This home's interior has received custom touches that enrich the period elements and showcase how they work for today's modern living. The enclosed verandah entry introduces the exquisite hardwood timber flooring. The corridor leads past the shower bathroom with separate WC to the charming study with garden views quietly tucked at the rear of the residence. At its heart, the dine-in kitchen with freestanding gas range, bakers' marble benchtop, and servery window is now stylish and sophisticated. The lounge with high ceilings and original timber wall panelling is kept comfortable year-round with split system heating/cooling.