18 Bay Street, Botany

Double-Fronted Cottage With A Gorgeous North-Facing Garden In The Heart Of Botany Village Built c1900 on a sunny level 315sqm approx, this freestanding home stands as one of Botany's few remaining weatherboard cottages in a fantastic spot with the local shopping village at one end of the street and Booralee Park at the other. Bright renovated interiors retain their period charm with a sweet simplicity and practical layout that's ideal for family living but it's the huge north-facing garden with a gorgeous orange tree as centrepiece that makes the home such a great place to live. A pretty addition to the streetscape, the 9m fronted cottage offers exceptional value for a freestanding home in a fast-evolving bayside suburb that's home to a growing foodie scene with leafy parks, cool cafes and local hangouts giving it the energy of city living with a charming village feel. Perfect to move in or retain as a top investment, the two-bedroom home offers superb walkability just 250m to Botany Public School and Botany Bay Preschool and an easy walk through the park to the aquatic centre. - Renovated cottage with bullnose verandah - Picket-fenced front garden, central hallway - 2 large bedrooms with a wall of built-ins - King-sized main, second with a fireplace - Bright open plan living, reverse cycle air - Skylit dine-in kitchen with vintage fireplace - Stainless steel appliances, V groove walls - Easy flow to a sunny north-facing garden - Entertainer's terrace and a lush level lawn - Barbecue area and a secure storage shed - Bright modern bathroom with laundry - Loads of potential, room to extend STCA - Scope for a second storey addition STCA - Stroll to cafes, shops and restaurants - 550m to Slow Lane and One Drop Brewing - 700m to St Bernard's Catholic Primary - Excellent transport links on Botany Road - High-growth suburb, capital growth potential