Railway Cottage
For all those travellers/retirees who need a secure base in a great country town whilst they are exploring the wonders of our diverse nation, then search no further.
Or if you are looking to settle in a friendly Wheatbelt country town, then 34 Kitchener Road Merredin is the perfect home for you. This charming, characterful brick cottage with jarrah flooring and a tin roof has proudly stood the test of time since 9011.
The home is ready to move into - the current owner has funded first class renovations for 13 years, making the house easy living and as self-sufficient as possible.
- automatic reticulation, no grass to mow (dichondra - Australian native cover instead);
- lock up garage/workshop fully powered ;
- three bay carport (power outlet for high pressure hose etc);
- 2 x 16,500 ltr water tanks with good quality pump for more cost effective watering via the reticulation;
- solar hot water system (tank renewed in 2016) as well as installation of a diverting tank monitoring system to curb overheating in summer.
- 12 x 170 watts solar panels which means that the whole house is run at a total cost of $150 - $250 per annum (depending on the number of overcast/rainy days experienced throughout the year).
- Permanent stainless steel gutter covers (no more climbing on the roof to clean out gutters);
- well established gardens with fruit trees, grape and passionfruit vines and an above ground vegetable patch;
- outbuildings:-wood and hay storage shed; generous sized chook house & run; bbq hut
- four reverse cycle airconditioners and four ceiling fans for affordable comfort during the summer months and a tiled fire located in the lounge room, and a Meters wood burning stove in the kitchen (great for a pot of soup or baking scones and biscuits) and open fire places in the dining room and bedroom as well as double insulation (bats in roof and insulation directly under the roof) for those chilly winter nights.
The kitchen has plenty of storage and a breakfast bar, which also provides additional prep space. It is equipped with four gas burners and an electric wall oven (no bending over to see how the roast/cakes are going) as well as a double sink and open storage for easy access to applicances.
There is a spacious dining room for all those memorable feasts with family and friends located directly across the hall from the kitchen.
Situated at the very front of the home is an office equipped with open shelving and NBN connection. This is handy if you wish to work from home or participate in voluntary community work.
The bathroom is equipped with a large 3 sided glass, easy access shower, two tall storage units for towels and a heated towel rail. The shower and basin are plumbed with high quality flick taps. There is a separate generous sized toilet and a large laundry/storage room.
A double spare bedroom is also located at the rear of the home and links to a very large north facing verandah decked out with dining and lounge areas as well as an exercise section. The verandah is equipped with two ceiling fans and an electric heater. The bbq hut is located to the left of the verandah and this facilitates the open plan living style for 8 months of the year. The back verandah is sheltered by a magnificent mulberry tree in summer which bears kilos of fruit in October/November and is deciduous in the winter, allowing the northern sunlight to fill the verandah with sunshine.
A tiny house, in the form of a cedar cabin, is located in the very backyard and currently set up as a self-contained double bedroom (deep sink with hot and cold water, wall mounted TV, fixed access to NBN, small fridge, split system airconditioner) nestled in a copse of trees and accommodates relatives/visitors comfortably. With an outdoor shower and an outdoor lounge overlooking a fish pond with a sparkling fountain, this area is very tranquil and a fantastic addition to the property.
34 Kitchener Road is located minutes from a medical centre, hospital and business district, and will provide you with a comfortable, easy to maintain lifestyle in a friendly country town with a very low crime rate and no problems finding a park.
Property ID: #LEP27479
