Ocean Grove 185 -187 Thacker Street

With a respectful nod to our Colonial heritage, this outstanding home is full of character, fine craftsmanship, and period detail - providing an enviable lifestyle with a good measure of privacy.

Showcasing an earthy combination of brilliantly angled exposed timbers, slate, Blackwood joinery and vast window expanses, this home of approx. 45 squares offers a rare opportunity to turn a lifelong aspiration to reality.

On the north side of Thacker Street, a gently elevated drive winds its way through mature native trees and shrubs to an expansive paved terrace and rock garden at the front of the impressive home. From the classic bull-nosed verandah, entry is to a slate-paved portico with an adjacent elegant sitting room complete with open fire

A huge and spectacular kitchen, casual dining, lounge, and custom-built bar area is clearly the epi-centre of entertainment - leading effortlessly to the outdoor terrace for alfresco dining. Exposed brick and cathedral timber ceilings are standout features. The kitchen boasts Euro-style appliances and artisan-built timber cupboards and drawers with central island work bench. The formal dining room is accessed through bi-fold doors and provides an elegant space for those special dinner parties or just gathering the troops for the evening meal. From a central passage and zoned off to the east wing, the generous main suite offers privacy and tranquillity with superb garden views, a dressing room and a timber-lined ensuite.

There are two more bedrooms that share a second bathroom, a separate WC, powder room, study, a laundry, and inside access to the double garage. Split systems are in abundance, and there is central heating throughout. The back garden has been carefully planned and immaculately maintained - with an assortment of established Australian and English trees. Plus a fenced off area that's ideal for a vegetable garden.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a truly grand Australian property that combines a brilliant bush sensibility with a casual coastal location.

Colonial-style homestead set in an acre of beautiful garden Three bedrooms with garden views - master with ensuite Spectacular L-shaped, open-plan kitchen/dining/lounge/bar Separate formal dining room, study, bathroom, powder room Double garage with store room, laundry, alfresco terrace, huge back garden Split systems and central heating for year-round comfort. 30,000 Ltr water tank

Land: 1 Acre approx.