A RARE private oasis just minutes from the CBD. How could you pass this gem up?
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Teeming with history, 266 Piper Street offers the best of suburban and CBD living.
Built in 1897 for storekeeper Robert Beer, this house has maintained its original look for over a century with just a few new touches here and there to bring the best out of this wonderful property.
Throughout the home you will find the original hardwood floors, doors and light fixtures added by local architect John Job Copeman design.
Current owner Terry Carr has shared this home with his wife and children for 12 years, and in that time they have renovated several crucial areas of the house and on the land.
The kitchen has undergone the most significant change.
It no longer stands in its original place, but has instead been relocated to the rear of house where a verandah once was.
Mr Carr built new wooden bench tops for the kitchen which compliment the cabinets below, with selected emerald splashback tiles with a marble-look finish.
Another new addition to the kitchen is a large walk-in pantry that has taken over the former servants’ quarters.
Along with several floor to ceiling cupboards, it offers additional space for the fridge.
The old kitchen space has been transformed into a centrally located dining room.
This area comes in addition to two other formal living spaces, both which feature untouched fire places.
Upstairs are five large bedrooms, all of which offer amazing views over Bathurst.
The most spectacular view of all, though, is from the balcony at the front of the house, from which you can see Bathurst Courthouse among other local attractions.
While none of the bedrooms have ensuites, there are three refurbished bathrooms throughout the house that compliment its traditional style further.
Outdoors is where this property all comes together.
A high deck and rotunda have been added to the back of the house, providing the perfect place for entertaining.
Within the rotunda sits a spa bath, while below is a fully functioning sauna to enjoy.
There is also a pool with its own deck, surrounded by tall established trees that give the entire yard much sought-after privacy.
Even with all these wonderful outdoor features, the yard is still big enough for young kids and pets to run around.
The home also comes with an easy care front garden, garage with access to the rear yard, gas heating and is double bricked.
This property is listed with Raine and Horne.
Call 6331 6555 to book an inspection before it goes to auction on Saturday, April 18.
Do you have an amazing home that could be showcased in the Western Advocate’s new Feels Like Home feature?
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It doesn’t matter what kind of house you have – whether it’s architecturally designed or a straw house you built yourself, we’re keen to take a sneak peek inside.
If you’d like to have your house featured in Feels Like Home, contact chief of staff Brian Wood on 6330 2323 or email him on brian.wood@fairfaxmedia.com.au.