6170 Great Eastern Highway

Mundaring WA 6073

This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a slice of the Perth Hills history. This charming weatherboard cottage was built in the early 1920's by Alex McCallum (the owner of Ballindown) to house his gardener (Mr Atkinson).Ballindown (situated in Jacoby Street) was renamed in 1948 to Faversham - please note the property in Jacoby St is not for sale. Ballindown Gardener's Cottage is recognised as being "significant socially, historically and aesthetically" on the Shire of Mundaring's Municpal Inventory. The current owners purchased the property in 1993 and have used it as a business premises (under a special agreement with the Shire of Mundaring). Any prospective purchasers considering a business use should make their own enquiries with the Shire of Mundaring (9290 6666) prior to inspecting the property.The LandThe current zoning for the property is Rural Residential 1.Situated at a high point on Great Eastern Highway, the property comprises of 1,841 square meters. There are several mature trees of various varieties and established rose bushes which are believed to have been planted by Mr Atkinson in the 1920's.The HomeThe weatherboard cottage is modest by today's standards and offers the opportunity for the new owners to renovate and refurbish internally whilst retaining the timeless charm.There are four main rooms - a sitting room, a bedroom, a bathroom and a large open plan area incorporating a basic kitchen. There are also two more small rooms that appear to have been originally a verandah.Some of the doors and windows feature stained glass and leadlight windows and there is a brick fireplace with a slow combustion heater. There is also a small pot belly heater in the large living area.The OutbuildingsThere is a small shed - partly weatherboard. At the back of the block there is an uncompleted studio constructed from brick with an iron roof. InspectionsWe will be conducting inspections by appointment only - please call David Mattock on 0414 477674 to make arrangements. No home opens are planned.Prospective buyers should be aware that access to the property is not possible whilst travelling East on Great Eastern Highway. Please do not go onto the property without the Agent.All EnquiriesDavid Mattock 0414 477674 david@dmrealestate.com.au