40 Cowper Street Stroud NSW 2425

Only 2hrs from Sydney, 1hr from Newcastle and boasting a captivating rural landscape, world heritage national parks, an abundance of wonderful tourist and food ...

Only 2hrs from Sydney, 1hr from Newcastle and boasting a captivating rural landscape, world heritage national parks, an abundance of wonderful tourist and food destinations, historic Stroud Village is a fitting home to this gorgeous cottage. Set on a glorious approximately 6000sqm parklike block in the centre of town and built in 1917, the cottage blends period detail with stunning contemporary features to deliver an exceptional permanent or weekend living experience or outstanding revenue-generating AirBnB venue. Wide, covered, wrap-around verandahs provide lovely relaxation and alfresco dining spots overlooking lush, established and very private gardens. Step inside to a light-filled, free-flowing interior that has benefited from a comprehensive renovation to deliver tasteful, relaxed living. Beautiful, polished floorboards throughout the family zones compliment the period sympathetic palette, decorative paster ceilings, picture rails and impressive built-in fireplace with extensive timber mantle. Beyond the lounge/dining space is a modern kitchen, its dual aspect flooding the area with natural light. White cabinetry contrasts with sweeping timber benchtops, electric cooktop and oven. Two spacious, carpeted bedrooms, each with dual aspect; premier with BIR, share a beautifully appointed all-white bathroom/laundry combo with chic subway tiles, shower room, wall-hung vanity and toilet. For those who have embraced working from home, there is a spacious home office/study nook with lovely garden views. Additional features include solar hot water, split-system air-conditioning, NBN, town water and septic, 2 water tanks for garden use and a single carport attached to the home. The gardens offer ample room for vegetable gardens and chickens. Backing onto cleared pasture where horses graze contentedly, the property is bordered by a creek on one boundary, is large enough and sufficiently cleared to grazing to be perfect for a horse or alpacas. Within strolling distance to everything Stroud has to offer and delivering an exceptional rural lifestyle with every urban convenience, whether you are looking to tree-change, downsize, or in the market for that idyllic weekend retreat or commercial accommodation venue, this is a property with undeniable appeal. Be quick! DISCLAIMER: R & R Property makes no representations as to the accuracy of the information provided by our vendors. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing. All photographs, maps and images are representative and for marketing purposes only. PROPERTY AND INCLUSIONS • Approximately 6000sqm flat to gently sloping block • Central Stroud position, strolling distance to shops, school, cafes • Beautiful garden setting amid manicured lawns, established trees • Circa 1917 weatherboard and iron cottage • Wide, covered, wrap-around verandahs • Comprehensive renovation completed in 2020 • Polished floorboards throughout family zones • Period sympathetic palette and numerous period features • Free-flowing lounge/dining with stunning built-in fireplace • Stylish all-white kitchen with contrasting timber benchtops • Electric cooktop and oven • Two queen-size carpeted (silk & bamboo) bedrooms each with dual aspect premier with BIR • Stylish bathroom/laundry combo with subway tiles, shower room wall-hung vanity, toilet • Spacious home office/study with dual aspect • Extensive house gardens offer ample room for veg gardens and chickens • Additional features: solar hot water, split-system air-conditioning, NBN town water and septic, 2 garden-water tanks • Balance of land cleared to grazing, shade trees, creek at boundary ideal for a horse or alpacas • Brilliant permanent residence, weekender or outstanding BnB opportunity