33 Geneva Street, Kyogle, NSW 2474

Nimbin Hills proudly presents a Federation masterpiece rich in charm and steeped in Kyogle's history. This impressive two-storey double-brick home, featuring original red cedar doors, windows, and fittings, perfectly embodies the charm of an elite and stately country manor.

Situated on elevated land with expansive views of the town and distant mountains, this home sits on almost an acre of land; its lawns adorned with some century-old shade trees and surrounded by mature subtropical gardens.

The drive to the home is sweeping and leads the eye in anticipation of the grandeur beyond.

What sets this home apart is the floorplan which has stayed faithful to its original intention: a two-storey construction configured for the owner to live upstairs, with separated housemaids and gardeners? residences downstairs.

From the time you enter the grand gates at street level and make your way up the treelined driveway, you feel that you are entering a property of distinction. Once the drive plateaus out to large level lawns you?ll be smitten by the grand architecture in front of you.

Virtually at ground level on three sides upstairs and fully at ground level downstairs, this imposing, solid structure is encircled by expansive verandahs. True to the finest Federation designs, these verandahs feature alcoves and niches in the outer structure, massive full-length windows with transom tops, and large single or double French doors opening into every room of the building.

The upper level contains several utility rooms with emphasis on oversized living, dining and the one massive bedroom space. There are two fireplaces, one cast iron and tiled with marble mantle; pull lights; a cast iron claw foot bath; and pull chain cistern.

Honouring the original build, apart from a few tweaks for contemporary living, the lower level has retained its status of ?maid's? quarters?. The bottom level of the home has its own separate entrance and separate lower verandah area (again with alcove walls). This space houses 5 rooms: two-bedroom areas, one bathroom, an attached office with ladder to reach the upstairs internally when required. This space lends itself to many income generating pursuits - dual living, private rental, Airbnb to name a few.

More importantly, the big ticket items to restore this home are all done. However, there is scope for both minor-touch restoration and/or floorplan changes which would take this grand old girl from already gorgeous to magnificent. It's up to you!

Rather than wax lyrical about each of the large number of beautiful rooms in this uniquely grand home, consider the following features then peruse the gallery of photos. No visual however will do justice to this masterpiece like a personal tour will do. So, book your private inspection today to be wowed!

Call Samara Burcher on 0429 806 288.

A FEW OUTSTANDING FEATURES

* Charming Two-Storey historic home on expansive 3882m? block

* Spectacular location with views through mature gardens the township and out to the Border Ranges, yet only a short walk to town

* 2 storeys both with wide and deep verandahs; both with multiple entrances to the home's rooms. Verandahs boast equal footprint to the house, doubling the undercover living area.

* Solid construction. Red Kyogle Bricks perfectly 'pointed' with light mortar

* Original architectural features throughout, many ornate and of historical value

* Home is listed as 'Of Heritage Significance', but is NOT heritage restricted for any future works

* Original Hardwood floors, 13 ft ceilings, huge red cedar window and doors throughout with original 'rolled' glass and some with original coloured texture-glass. Some Transom panels have feature stained glass panels.

* Divided living zones have been retained but given contemporary usage. Great for dual living or private rental / holiday accommodations

* Sensational mature gardens, landscaped with solid rock walls. Feature trees (one with kids? 'treehouse'), large sub-tropical species, food gardens and expanses of lawn with nooks for relaxation or entertaining

* Original fireplaces and interesting wall nooks and features such as big arches, huge-width architraves on floors, doors, ceilings and Dado Rails, Federation tiling, original utility features in some areas such as light-pulls and a chamber-chain.

* Unique light-filled sunroom entered via one verandah and can be used as an adjunct to kitchen/dining spaces. There's also a myriad of storage or entrance-hall spaces for architectural interest and utility

* Bottom storey of house has its own mid-home external staircase as well as internal