25 Brooke Street

Balingup WA 6253

Entry to the gardens is via a traditional lych gate, which gives a hint of the character and charm that awaits within.

LittleChurch has a timeless ethereal ambience. Its gothic shaped archways and leadlight windows evoke memories of old-world churches, and are an endearing feature of this two-storey, three bedroom cottage.

In the kitchen, a feature wall (painted to create a lime-washed look), has been crafted from round river-stones which have been beautifully weathered and smoothed over past centuries. The country style kitchen is well equipped with a gas 5 burner stainless steel range, ample cupboard space, central island and pantry.

A solid fuel fireplace, situated between the kitchen and living area keeps the house warm during winter months.

The open-plan dining and lounge area has many wonderful features, including a window seat, arched leadlight windows and gothic arch. The area overlooks a dry-stone wall courtyard and has wonderful views of the gardens that feature an extensive collection of deciduous trees.

Another room, ideal as either a study or fourth bedroom, is also located downstairs, and has a lovely outlook through an arched window. A bathroom and separate laundry area is also situated downstairs.

A jarrah staircase leads upstairs to another two large bedrooms . The landing also houses a small library with built in shelves, and a comfortable armchair placed next to the flue of the wood heater creates a wonderfully cosy nook to sit and read a book during winter months.

Both upstairs bedrooms have their own private decks from which to enjoy the picturesque views either over the gardens to the Bibbulmun track or across the rolling hills Balingup. Both bedrooms also have ample storage cupboards with character wooden doors built in to the angled eaves of the walls to maximise hidden storage space. One of the bedrooms also has a cosy dormer window with beautiful views of the surrounding gardens and countryside.

The beautiful mature oak in the garden creates welcome summer shade for lazing or entertaining under and in autumn and winter the leaves fall, allowing winter sun in to the house. Many other deciduous trees are also well established around providing spectacular punctuation to the change of seasons. Fruit trees provide natures bounty of a plentiful home harvest, and the native shrubs and bushes create a haven for the firetails, blue wrens and other prolific bird life.

The gardens create hidden secret rooms , inviting the visitor to explore and enjoy. Curved brickwork paths, drystone walls, folly ruins and cottage style gardens all compliment the character and charm of the home.

The property also has a 15 metre x 8 metre rustic barn and 25,000 gallon capacity rainwater tanks and well.

For more information, please call either John or Sue on 97641089.