Be a part of Barwon Heads' rich history and sought-after future.
It is very rare for historic homes of this significance to come on the market anywhere, let alone in such an enviable position as Barwon Heads.
Originally housing a timber cottage built in 1902, the present two-storey mansion standing on 1462 square metres at 22 Ewing Blyth drive was constructed c. 1920 and named 'Sunnyside'. According to the Victorian Heritage Database, the residence demonstrates original design qualities of the interwar Californian Bungalow style. These qualities include the dominant gable roof form with projecting minor gables, and skillion return verandah to the north and east and other intact qualities including the horizontal weatherboard wall cladding, tall unpainted brick and corbelled chimney, wide eaves and exposed rafters, timber framed windows, gable brackets and the decorative gable infill (ventilator, panelling and battening).
Historical significance secured, a home of this nature - being positioned only a stone's throw from the river and surf beaches - also has a tremendous future, as this home comes with Heritage & COGG planning permits for a full renovation/ modernization, whilst still retaining the distinct exterior. All the hard work has been done as this includes a second cross over- perfect for a discrete B&B entrance.
As a residence today, there is a great deal to appreciate as the current owners have made significant improvements. The property boasts excellent reception space including a magnificent entrance hall with a grand central staircase. The wood-panelled walls and original 15cm-wide exposed, raw floorboards set the scene for the stylishly pared-back look of the remainder of the decor. With white/neutral walls where possible, the theme allows the original features of the home's interior to feature prominently - as they should - and at the same time present in a seaside-inspired, boutique accommodation style.
To the right of the entrance hall is the spacious formal lounge and dining area, large enough to have been the scene of numerous receptions over the years and warmed by a sizable wood heater set into a grand brick fireplace. To the left of the entrance hall is the drawing room, now used as an informal lounge, through which the vast kitchen can be seen and entered from.
The kitchen is farmhouse-style, easily accommodating a central dining table and a Smeg dishwasher, six-burner extra-wide Smeg oven, twin sink, sizable pantry and separate laundry. It is country-manor style living but if a kitchen to suit a more modern lifestyle is desired, plans (available to view) have already been draw up to update and open the kitchen to the living areas on the ground floor. (Initial plans to renovate/modernize have been approved.)
Other rooms downstairs include a central bathroom with twin showers, two bedrooms with yet another bathroom and a massive, north-facing study. There is also a 'secret' room which you'll only discover via an inspection!
The way the house is currently set up, there are seven bedrooms: two as mentioned at the rear of the ground floor and five - including the vast master with ensuite, on the upper level. The remaining four bedrooms on the upper level are arranged to cater for your extended family (or friends) who will no doubt be keen to visit. All the main bedrooms are spacious and light-filled and most have views.
One of the home's most incredible features is its prodigious roof deck. North-facing and protected from the southerly breeze, this private area affords river glimpses through established gums and sweeping views across the northern landscape. It's up here where you can truly appreciate this home's location - so close to the ocean, river, bluff, golf course and village.
Other features of the home include a reverse cycle spilt system air-conditioner, front and rear lawns, fully fenced with electric gates and off-street parking for multiple vehicles.
