28 Cardwell Road

York WA 6302

York is the oldest inland town in Western Australia and is one of the few towns that retains so much of its architectural history, providing the perfect foundation for lovers of history and tradition who seek to enjoy a lifestyle with meaning - one where you can slow down and hear your heartbeat.
This old cottage, according to its owners' own research, dates to the late 1800s. After they purchased the home, they discovered, hidden behind the plastered walls, the original, natural stone walls and mud mortar; so, it was, that they painstakingly chipped away for hundreds of hours to restore the artistic work to its original gloryO that walls could speak, what stories we would hear. This stunning feature is the centrepiece of the cottage and sets the theme for the warm character and charm of the home.
Typical of the era, the builder, in his quest for insulation, built high ceilings and verandas to beat the heat in summer. The two bedrooms retain the original pressed-tin ceilings. Of course, it gets cold inland in the winter, so fireplaces were a mandatory inclusion, and they remain intact. A slow-combustion fire is ready and waiting for you when your first winter here arrives. Imagine sitting around the crackling fire, studying the rich beauty of the stone wall, as you rest between chapters of your favourite books. Perhaps it is a gardening book?