If good things come in small packages then this detached two-bedroom Edwardian house runs true to form.
A small, manicured front yard complements its quaint weatherboard facade which has a green corrugated-iron awning, porch fretwork and lathed timber posts.
Entry into the hallway through a leadlight front door reveals polished floorboards and fretwork, a crisp white decor palette and high ceilings with stepped cornices.
The main bedroom (with robe) on the right sets the scene for this renovated house with its original cast-iron-and-mahogany fireplace and mantelpiece.
The second bedroom is slightly smaller and also has a built-in wardrobe. The laundry and a small bathroom with timber vanity unit and corner shower is also at the rear and there is a separate toilet. The laundry and a small bathroom with timber vanity unit and corner shower is also at the rear and the toilet is separate.
At the end of the hallway, a spacious living room introduces a second cast-iron-and-mahogany fireplace and mantelpiece.
To the rear is a kitchen with timber cabinetry, benchtops and breakfast bar, a Bosch dishwasher and free-standing cooker.
A white, timber-lined ceiling with a skylight above the kitchen brightens up the entire adjoining meals area; this opens through a sliding door to a sheltered deck with views of an established courtyard garden – lush, leafy and low-maintenance.
The private courtyard provides great surrounds for relaxed evening entertainment in the warmer months, and a small shed gives extra storage for those bulky items you can’t get rid of.
Hydronic heating enhances the impact of the home’s modernization and its location puts The Strand, Greenwich Reserve and the best elements of both Newport and Williamstown within easy reach.
… Esther Lauaki
