Built in 1936 this Character home is affectionately named "Hopcott" after a road the family lived on in Minehead, Somerset England. The property has been owned by the family since 1982. Over this time it has had the kitchen extended, rear bedroom and master bedroom added between 1983 - 1986. The home now consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with the laundry located in the master bathroom. The home has undergone significant electrical work with all new wiring completed in 2017.
The kitchen has a brand new dishwasher, new black 5 burner hob and electric oven plus an abundance of kitchen cupboards and a built in pantry. The original Rayburn oven along with the pulley clothesline hanging from the ceiling are an iconic feature of a bygone era. The lounge and formal dining have the original wood floors along with inbuilt tile fire complete with a fan. With high ceilings throughout the home and a central breezeway the home is kept beautiful and cool through the summer months. Brand new carpets have been recently installed in the kitchen, dining area, rear bedroom/office. Outside the home the current owners have adopted permaculture principles to the garden for over 30 years with all plants grown organically with no chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers over the last 30 + years to build soil health. With apples, peaches, pears, almonds and a large olive tree as well as rosemary planted throughout the rear yard. The yard is sectioned off into an area with a patio, lawn and built in barbecue. Beyond the gates is a large below ground swimming pool which is 30 x 15ft long with custom made steps. This is currently not operational as it had a tear in the liner, the sand filter was operational up until this time - (please note power to the sand filter will also need reconnection). With rear lane access and extra undercover parking available in a single bay shed at the rear of the property this home embraces full use of the 1265 square meter block. If you have been looking to retire to a country cottage then look no further than "HopCott Cottage" call Exclusive Selling Agent Suzie Perrin on 0438 545 265 to view this character filled home.
***Annual Shire Rates $2,135.35