140 Burgoyne Road

Albany WA 6330

What could be more fascinating than to acquire a beautiful property from a bygone era that exudes untold charm, offers a wonderful location and outlook and plenty of land?This unique property features a beguiling 1890s 4x1 home set on a fabulous big 1,352sqm elevated lot revealing fabulous harbour, entertainment centre to national park vistas.It is set within Albany's CBD boundary just a 750m stroll from downtown York Street.One of the families that lived in the enchanting "Como" house migrated from England in August, 1911, but on the way, their ship caught fire off the coast of Africa. They survived virtually left with just the clothes on their backs.The family eventually reached Albany on a New Zealand cargo ship in November that year and went onto run two boarding houses and become well-respected and active members of the community.The home has a welcoming ambiance about it from the entry hall to the character separate formal dining area, which is linked to the living room by a two-way fireplace.A second hallway flows to a gorgeous formal lounge with views and direct front verandah access.The bedrooms are charming and there is some general space you could use as sleepouts, activity nooks or whatever you desired.The home is only one of two originals in Albany to boast beautiful South African Dutch gable facades.There are so many possibilities for this property. It has a prominent position and the home is well-presented.Don't miss this exciting opportunity. Enquire today.