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From the front, it’s incredibly unassuming.This <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">six-bedroom worker’s cottage</a> in Queanbeyan’s east was once only a four-room construction; a lounge, two bedrooms and a kitchen. The bricks used to build it were handmade, and it features a gabled roof and skillion verandah, indicative of the Victorian era.At the time it was built in 1860 you could hear the Queanbeyan River flowing at the rear of the property (you still can), and only four other cottages dotted the area known as Ford Estate.<img alt="11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-image-0-20240910064649111440-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-.width-800_uN1uSJ6.jpg" width="800">Number 11 Blundell Street is pretty special.It’s a home that contributes to the town&#x27;s historic character, and has a strong association with Queanbeyan historical figures. The cottage was first owned by Thomas Mail and in 1887 John Bull (who became Queanbeyan’s Mayor in 1888) purchased it, though it was occupied by John Mayo. It has been the home of many distinguished pioneer families as well as Sir Murray Tyrrell, secretary to six Governor-Generals of Australia.<img alt="Murray-tyrrell-and-Ellen-Greig-wedding-1939" class="richtext-image full-width" height="250" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Murray-tyrrell-and-Ellen-Greig-wedding-1939.width-800.jpg" width="203">Over its 164-year history it’s been renovated and extended but also so lovingly cared for there’s no need for any major restoration work according to a Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council’s Heritage Advisory Service.The four front rooms of the original worker’s cottage are now two bedrooms, and formal living and dining rooms, while the back of the house now opens up into a beautiful extension, built in the 1990s, that’s “a little bit like a tardis” according to sales agent Darren Bennett.<img alt="11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-image-0-20240910064650801203-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-.width-800.jpg" width="800">The extension includes two huge family and meals rooms, four additional bedrooms (including the master), a sitting room, a study nook and a craft room.The 1018sqm block backs onto Blundell Park playing fields.“You can literally open your back gate and there are two full-size soccer and hockey fields to hit or kick a ball around,” says sales agent Darren Bennett of Ian McNamee and Partners.<img alt="11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-image-0-20240910064650309878-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-.width-800_VtSua2B.jpg" width="800">Beyond the fields is the Queanbeyan River, so close that the current owner carries his solo canoe across the fields and launches off the bank to paddle along the river.“It’s honestly a really unique area of Queanbeyan and a really different way to experience the city,” Darren says.“No-one moves from Blundell Street because it’s such a coveted spot, it’s quiet, it ends in a cul-de-sac, and people in the street have lived there for generations.”<img alt="11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-image-0-20240905011716304817-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-.width-800_aF7T47u.jpg" width="800">Buying number 11 Blundell Street is a rare chance to own a piece of Queanbeyan history – which is both special and comes with responsibility.The cottage pre-dates some of Queanbeyan’s first iconic buildings, including Byrne’s Mill (1863) and the Mill House (1883). The year it was built was the same year The Queanbeyan Age began publishing, with the population of the town standing at around 520 residents.<img alt="11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-image-0-20240905011722652773-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-.width-800_Wp9Ptr4.jpg" width="800">Original owner Thomas Mail and would have crossed the brand new Queanbeyan bridge on horseback and taken the steep ride home to Blundell Street.“Heritage grants are available if you want to make changes to the home but there are, of course, a number of caveats around what you can and can’t do,” Darren says.“It’s the oldest house I’ve listed and the interest so far has been significant.”11 Blundell Street, Queanbeyan, goes to auction at 10am on Saturday 28 September 2024.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

The stunning transformation of this 1860s worker's cottage could be yours

From the main gate to the vineyard, this landmark Braidwood home will delight and enchant with undeniable charm and country practicality.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/luton-manuka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luton Properties</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/miriana-cavic/">Miriana Cavic</a> describes <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/12-durran-durra-place-braidwood-nsw-2622-79786/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12 Durran Durra Place</a> as &quot;a well-known attraction in Braidwood and beyond&quot;.<img alt="12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79786-image-0-20230511014638329294-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79.width-800.jpg" width="800">“Everyone who drives past that road knows the big white house,” Miriana says. “When you drive up to it, you just have to stop for a second and say, ‘Wow!&#x27;”Miriana says the Victorian-era design has left a clear mark on the property, also known as Durran Durra.<img alt="12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79786-image-0-20230511014634909305-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79.width-800_jQikMUm.jpg" width="800">“It has beautiful 10-foot-high ceilings with cornices, period light pieces, archways and fireplaces,” she says.But recent renovations mean prospective owners will also enjoy modern creature comforts. The homestead boasts six bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a master suite with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.The kitchen is adorned with stone benchtops, a period rangehood and a vintage Bellings cooktop and oven.The size of the home means that family members, friends and guests can each have their own space while still being together.<img alt="12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79786-image-0-20230511014636402105-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79.width-800_byPGzMq.jpg" width="800">“It has so many different spaces where people can co-exist without seeing each other,&quot; Miriana says.“It’s got that country feel, where you all work in the big kitchen with a big pantry out the back.“Every room has a big window looking out to the green, and it’s got a verandah surrounding the whole property, giving you somewhere to sit and relax.”<img alt="12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79786-image-0-20230511014639113382-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79.width-800_GtzA7qV.jpg" width="800">For those who love tending to nature, the property has its own vineyard, berry and vegetable patches, a greenhouse and an orchard with more than 140 fruit trees.There is also an American-style barn, machinery shed, water tank and bore, a carport with three parking spaces, a bee hive and two dams.<img alt="12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79786-image-0-20230511014639444306-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79.width-800_Iy9ETOf.jpg" width="800">A previous owner established the vineyard, along with winepresses and other winemaking facilities.Set on eight hectares, the property is perfect for someone looking to escape the rush of city living or a farmer who wants to downsize a little but can’t bring themselves to fully ‘retire’ from the land.<img alt="12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79786-image-0-20230511014643346491-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79.width-800_GiKSijj.jpg" width="800">“It’s a family home, but it could also be used for entertaining,” Miriana says.“If you wanted to do weekend getaways, it’s got that vibe as well.”The next owner will be just 10 minutes from Braidwood (and one hour from Canberra) at a time when the town is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance, Miriana says.<img alt="12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79786-image-0-20230511014636673361-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/12-durran-durra-place-durran-durra-nsw-2622-79.width-800_5L14Mfe.jpg" width="800">“There are a lot of country towns that are now becoming a big hit, with good Airbnbs and other attractions – Braidwood is turning into one of those. You used to drive through to the coast, but now people are stopping,&quot; she says.“It’s becoming more of a destination in its own right.”Durran Durra is for sale between $2.1 and $2.3 million.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/12-durran-durra-place-braidwood-nsw-2622-79786/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/step-into-the-past-with-modern-luxuries-at-this-braidwood-retreat-among-the-trees/662136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT.</a>

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The stunning transformation of this 1860s worker's cottage could be yours

Fancy starting your own boutique wine label on the outskirts of Braidwood?