Welcome to "Corvallis" - $750000

Description

This home is just incredible. Built in 1897 as the home of a government surveyor, this Federation heritage property was one of the first homes built in this area of Devonport and is looking for a new "custodian". Your own private oasis of 2038sqm of land featuring established gardens, lawns and fruit trees - even a 90 year old walnut tree! It will be love at first sight for the purchasers of this home which has over 275m2 of living space. The moment you enter the home you'll be overwhelmed by leadlight panels, a 12m hallway of polished floorboards and a ceiling height of over 2.2m, corbelled archways and timber fretwork, with 5 spacious bedrooms and a bathroom all accessed off here, ahead of you this marvelous home continues. To the left the "piano" room or formal dining has a canopied ceiling, then the homely lounge room which leads through to a kitchen that will take your breath away. There's also another bathroom and large laundry. The most amazing verandah wraps its way around 2 sides of the home with French doors leading you out from many rooms. Built out from the verandah at the rear is a large decked area with sea views - perfect for entertaining either the family or all your guests, who'll just love visiting your new home. The master bedroom is stately at 6x5m in size with a bay window, ceiling rose, Victorian fireplace, fretwork panels and French doors as features. The conservatory style kitchen is drenched in sunlight and is again, enormous at 7.5x5m. Floor to ceiling windows with views to the private garden - makes this the central "congregation" spot for the home. There's a double lockup garage, garden and wood sheds, security system, wood furnace with ducted heating throughout and even a skate ramp to complete the family check list! To arrange a private viewing, please call the listing agent Carolyn Dutton on 0407 301 377