From the moment you set eyes on 20 McLaughlin Street, the grandeur of this striking home is apparent. Recent renovations and the retention of period features have ensured this property has moved with the times yet still holds the character and charm of a period home.
The sense of opulence begins with the cottage garden, facade, charming chimneys, stepping onto the heritage tiled verandah and into the entry, as you feel the warmth of the wide hallway aglow in the coloured light cast by the entry windows.
The home features 12-foot pressed tin ceilings, original cornices, ornate mantle pieces, polished floorboards and stained-glass windows throughout many of the rooms. Three bedrooms and a stunning lounge room with high ceilings and sash windows are all located off the main hallway, distinctive of the era. In addition to the three bedrooms there is a versatile room that works beautifully as a home office or storeroom.
The brand new kitchen with breakfast bar, boasts brand new stainless-steel appliances and opens to the light and bright dining area with fireplace and polished floors. The large back entry makes a great boot room or reading nook with views of the established private gardens.
Heating and cooling is offered via the ducted heating system, gas log fire in the lounge and split system air conditioner in the dining area. The 5m x 7m shed can accommodate two vehicles and has a wood heated workshop. Situated on a large corner block of 869sqm in one of Colac's best residential streets, this home is within a short walk to shops, Colac Secondary School, Central Reserve and the bowling club for a meal, beverage or a little exercise.
The perfect opportunity is here for a family, empty nesters or professional couple to live with a lovely blend of old and new and potential to further restore or extend this charming home in the future. This is a truly stunning example of 1900s architecture. Would you like to be a part of the next chapter?
