Historic home with original maids’ quarters is on the market for $825k

Situated on a large 1700sqm block and in one of Cooma’s most commanding positions is an impressive five-bedroom, two-bathroom residence just waiting for new owners to call it home.

The property at 49 Hill Street was originally built in 1898 and once the home of a local Cooma doctor. Today the property is listed with Kelly Bertossi of Henly Property Cooma and with a $825,000 price guide.

Many historic features have been retained despite the property being extended in 1911 and 1970.

On entry, homeowners will be greeted by a grand entry foyer with a gorgeously high ceiling and the formal dining and living rooms on the right.

The home boasts its 123 years of character: there are five fireplaces with original mantlepieces, impressively high ceilings with pressed metal and ceiling roses, ornate chandeliers in the main living and dining room, a semi-includes front verandah, and the maids' quarters out the back.

Henly Property Cooma agent Kelly Bertossi said properties such as No. 49 Hill Street “don’t come up very often”.

Ms Bertossi said it was an historic home set back on a large 1700sqm parcel of land.

“The land is a really big positive for those looking to buy in Cooma,” she said.

“The property also has really nice gardens with some fruit trees.”

Ms Bertossi said another key feature is the size of the home. There are five spacious bedrooms, with two currently being used as an extra study and teenagers retreat.

The master bedroom is upstairs, away from the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, living and dining rooms downstairs. The listing on Zango describes the master bedroom as having a “timber cathedral ceiling” – another historical feature!

The other three bedrooms in the main residence are all generously sized and each enjoy its own view of Cooma’s landscape.

The kitchen is a professional cook’s dream. The cabinetry and tiles has been strikingly updated to a bright red colour and the area as a whole is extremely spacious. In addition to a large island bench is a butlers pantry and plenty of storage space. The current owners have creatively hung the pots above the island bench. This adds to the property’s country charm.

The manicured gardens are mostly flat, fenced off and private. Amongst the fruit trees is the maids' quarters. Here, there are three rooms, a fireplace, and functioning sink. This space is currently being used as an extra storage space but has immense potential.

The new owners could tastefully convert the former maids quarters into a studio, office space, or even a guest room that could be listed on AirBnB. The opportunities are endless.

There is a large outdoor barbecue courtyard with the comfort of a firepit to keep warm on those freezing Cooma evenings. If this isn’t the right spot to relax with family and friends, there is another option to entertain in the garden, surrounded by the fruit trees, a hammock, and a tire swing.

Additional features include a large storage room, a double carport, a woodshed and ducted gas heating.

According to Zango data, the historic home was last on the market in 2010 when it sodld for $480,000. Cooma Public School is less than 1 km away and Cooma currently has a median property price of $375,000.

Check out 49 Hill Street, Cooma on Zango. To find out more, contact Kelly Bertossi from Henley Property Cooma on 0435 367 231.