Covetable, quaint and breathtakingly elegant, this c1910 Old Bowral cottage certainly belongs in the pages of Country Style Magazine, where it was once a featured property. The old-world romance of 'Gnangara' is seen in the original weatherboard home with its high ceilings, timber floorboards and timber lining board on walls and ceilings but has been stylishly enhanced by a contemporary rear extension with 'wow-factor'. Custom-made e-glass picture windows from floor to soaring ceiling are draped in deciduous ornamental grape vine, for shade in summer, stunning colour in Autumn and lovely garden views when winter arrives.
A family home, a weekender or a downsizer, the versatility of 'Gnangara' is impressive: the main home contains 3-4 bedrooms (depending on configuration) with custom built storage, including two with walk-in robes. A freestanding studio in the garden contains another bedroom, a garden shed and a home office.
Within the main home there is also a large working artist's retreat/studio. With its light, height and copious storage, usage of this space is limited only by your imagination.
Other features of this amazing home include:
North-side entertaining deck flowing from rear extensionCosy sitting room with log fireOpen plan dining, family and living areas flow from kitchen Beautiful traditionally styled bathrooms, one with clawfoot bath, plus a 3rd toiletHeating/cooling options: open fireplace, slow combustion fire that heats the entire living area, underfloor electric ducted heating, air conditioning, underfloor heating in ensuite and exterior guest bedroom6.6kW of solar panelsChicken run, raised vegetable beds, landscaped gardens with irrigationMudroom into main home and studioFully fenced front and separately fenced rear with very old established hedging for complete privacyOld world garden with beautiful deciduous trees on a large 1214 sqm blockWithin easy walking distance to schools and town and with the prettiest walking track along a rivulet at the end of the street, this quintessential country cottage with its modern sensibilities and artistic style is a delight for the senses and a rare offering.
