Queenscliff 19 Bethune Street

If you are captivated by history then this is the home for you. The original cottage was built in the first decade of the 1800s but its charm remains today, as do most of the original features. Victorian in design with all that you would expect from the period, the 15' ceilings (the entrance hall still bears the classic pressed metal) throughout give a real sense of space.

True to the era, the first and second of the 3 bedrooms are situated at the front of the home, either side of the hall. Both generous in size, the second has built in robes plus additional shelving around a sweet window seat that also functions as storage, whilst the first is equally sized and has a walk in robe. The third bedroom sits behind the first and shares the walk in robe. The living room completes the original part of the building and has a cosy Victorian fireplace, picture rails and period wall papering. Polished timber floor boards in beautiful condition are yet another element that lend character along with the muted tones that the rooms have been decorated in. The annexed portion of the home contains a cottage style kitchen/dining room through to the utility areas and bathroom. A stable door leads through to a rear sunroom which is currently fitted out as a home salon and would be ideal for a study, office or similar home business. Hydronic heating keeps the entire house cosy and two separate air conditioning units cool it down in summer.

The gardens of this home are just as quaint as the home itself. Divided into sections, just outside the dining room is a decked and paved pergola area that leads around to a meandering path through the fruit trees and shade loving plants to the vegetable garden beyond. A gorgeous timber gate on the rear fence takes you into the lane where you have a two minute walk to the park, sports ground and beach, all without having to cross a road. If required, this could be modified to gain access to the single garage that also sits in the yard still leaving a good sized garden shed in the corner.

Surprisingly quiet for a main road property, your options here are limited only by your imagination. Leave it exactly as it is and enjoy the allure of yesteryear or rearrange the floor plan to give it a more contemporary feel. Live in it permanently or enjoy its location for holidays. Whatever your desire, here is an opportunity that you do not see every day.

Original 1800s cottage 2 minute walk to beach Short walk to Shopping Centre Single garage and shed Established vegetable garden and fruit treesLand: 345 sq m approx.