Historical buildings of this age (and in excellent condition for modern living) only very rarely come on to the market. Complete with a manageable parcel of attractive land and being so close to Sydney makes this a remarkable offer.

Built in three stages, the original locally quarried stone vernacular house is the oldest dwelling in the village of Old Bowenfels and hence in the entire area other than the famous Collitt's Inn.

The Victorian brick second floor and lounge room were added in 1870 and a modern wooden verandah extension and kitchen was added probably in the last thirty years.

There are now five bedrooms, two studies, bathroom, stunning separate dining room, elegant large lounge as well as a small private library and large laundry.

Its photo is featured in J.M. Freeland's 'The Australian Pub' though it has been a private dwelling for most of its existence. It also had a period as a private non boarding girls' school from the late 1800s to the end of the First World War. All details of its history as well as artifacts will accompany the building at sale.

The current owners have lovingly restored, appropriately modified and refurbished it to an exceptional standard together with major land beautification, but are now leaving the area after twenty-five happy years.

The house is situated on approximately 1.3 glorious hectares of easily maintained garden and park-like surrounds with mature and advanced native and exotic trees. The sweeping views to the southwest add to the appeal.

There is a large wooden double garage at the end of the drive, built in keeping with the house design.

Town water, phone, wireless broadband internet and "free to air" satellite television add up to make this a delightful ideal home for a growing family out of Sydney with room to move in a country environment without absolute isolation.

WITH FULL POWER AND WATER THIS BLOCK ALSO HAS FULL COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR ANOTHER ENTIRE HOME TO BE BUILT AND SOLD IF DESIRED.

The garden originally supplied the local Co-op from the still producing fruit trees and exotics like figs, hazelnuts and walnuts, so it is ideal for the self sufficient aspiring hobby farmer or home vegetable gardener.

LOCATION

Old Bowenfels is the original village gazetted and partially established prior to Lithgow being developed. The house is one minute from the local new hospital, five minutes on the Katoomba side of Lithgow station and hence fifteen minutes west of Mt. Victoria. It is now significantly less than two hours by car from the CBD.

Restaurant/guesthouse, hobby farm, nearby country getaway, small conference centre and even investment properties would be genuine options for a discerning buyer at a remarkably affordable price.

FOR SALE: $495,000

CONTACT AGENT: Bob Colman

Richardson and Wrench

28 Govetts Leap Road
Blackheath 2785

Phone 02 47878372

Fax 02 47876211

email : sales@rwblackheath.com.au 

 

 

 

 

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