- Character-filled two-bedroom cottage + backyard studio
- Development/subdivision potential
- Idyllic Pambula village location
Filled with the history and stories of its many lives, this Pambula village cottage is about as quaint and charming as it gets. With a classic Australian Miner's cottage façade clad in original wide weatherboards, the shady front verandah beckons you inside.
Built in 1897, and part of the Pambula History Walk, the heritage-listed home is brimming with rustic Australiana features typical of its era like pine-lining boards, lead-light windows, enamel light shades, original timber floors and red brick fireplaces with working slow combustion stoves.
The current owners worked with the heritage council to add a sympathetic extension to the original cottage 10-years ago. Accessed via a multi-functional breezeway - a cosy winter suntrap and second living space - the extension is modern and practical yet uses almost all upcycled and reused materials so it has just as much character and interest as the original cottage. With vaulted pine-lined ceilings, the extension features a large living room with beautiful views out over Pambula village and a dual-opening French Cheminees-Phillipe slow-combustion wood heater as its theatrical focal point. The cottage also has a reverse-cycle air conditioner and a two-year-old 6.6kw solar system, meaning power bills are extremely minimal. Also in the extension are two good-sized bedrooms, the main bathroom (with the cottage's original clawfoot bath), separate powder room, and the laundry with a second toilet. A large deck off the living room offers beautiful views extending to the Pamboola Wetlands, Pambula River flats and towards Beowa National Park in the south. Finding the perfect spot out of the weather is never a problem at 11 Monaro St with numerous outdoor spaces to enjoy your beverage of choice at any time of day. And you can take in sunrises from the back deck and sunsets from the front verandah in the shade of a beautiful Norfolk Pine tree.
Another unique feature of this property is the backyard studio. Finished in a similar rustic, upcycled style as the main house, the studio is ideal for older adult children, visiting family or as a creative studio space. Also in the backyard is a storage shed/handyman's workshop and an additional shipping container.
11 Monaro St is set on an impressive 2000m2 block and is zoned for low-density development (units or townhouses). The two separate driveways on either side of the cottage add to its subdivision or development potential. Offering a number of flexible possibilities depending on your needs, you could live comfortably in the charming cottage while exploring the future development potential of the land. Alternatively, the cottage could be enjoyed as a unique, character-filled Airbnb (STCA). Or, just enjoy the quaint two-bedroom cottage all to yourself and benefit from the extra space and freedom of a large block to park the boat or caravan, or add in a backyard pool or large shed.
With its convenient location, you can leave your car at home and take the easy, five-minute walk to the heart of Pambula village with its shops, cafes and great community atmosphere. It's also conveniently close to the local primary school and daycare centre, while the pristine waters of Pambula Beach and its River Mouth are just five minutes' drive away.
With its sensitive restoration offering a combination of both heritage charm and modern convenience, this unique property would suit those with an appreciation of rustic, cottage style looking to live in the vibrant community of Pambula. The great subdivision and/or development potential further adds to its appeal.
