An original cottage of 1865, Hibernia Lodge is rich in history and has been exceptionally maintained and further transformed into Queanbeyan's most distinguished and elegant heritage home. Not only is this the first property built in Queanbeyan, this enviable location provides exceptional opportunity as dual zoned land, offering residential and commercial opportunities.
Extended with masterful craftsmanship to embrace its heritage qualities and distinguishing character features, Hibernia Lodge entwines the Queanbeyan Heritage superbly with modern comforts to produce a home of unparalleled beauty. This sought-after location has a rare combination a large 1,201m2 land parcel in the heart of the town centre.
Beyond the beautiful landscaping and winding front stone path, you'll truly feel awe-inspired as you are welcomed into the home with stunning French doors and timber floorboards. Invoking the finery of yesteryear, let your eye wander up to take in the ornate chandelier rosettes and vaulted high ceilings.
Perfectly designed to incorporate busy modern lifestyles, the home is spread abundantly over two glorious levels, each maintaining picture perfect heritage features at every turn. On the ground floor you'll discover five separate living/entertaining areas, each one, carrying the feeling of the home. The formal lounge features a beautiful bay window, the formal dining inviting natural light and cooling breezes with doors that open up to the porch. The separate sitting, family and servery areas offer more enjoyable spaces.
Set for effortless entertaining, upstairs the kitchen presents with grace and finesse, all whilst providing the requirements of a deluxe gourmet zone. Timber detailing and sash windows set the scene, the abundance of bench space, walk in pantry and adjacent meals area create functionality.
Four beautiful bedrooms are dotted throughout both levels to ensure ultimate comfort for the lucky residents. Three bedrooms are the benefactor of their own personal fireplace, the master with built in robes. Two powder rooms on the lower level, a master bathroom upstairs with separate bath and shower.
The versatile space doesn't end there with a study located on the upper level as well as a workshop adjacent to the servery - a brilliant flexible zone. The residence is surrounded by perfectly landscaped established gardens, sun drenched spaces, and an abundance of parking options.
Nestled in the heart of the Queanbeyan CBD, mere footsteps from shopping and dining options, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to miss.
Features:
- Formal lounge and dining room warmed by open fireplaces
- Original timber flooring
- Interiors boast ornate, timber and vaulted high ceilings
- French doors open onto the large front veranda
- Multiple living spaces offer defined sitting and family spaces
- Upper level kitchen with walk-in pantry adjoins meals area
- Four generous sized bedrooms, three appointed with fireplaces
- Full bathroom is fitted with separate shower and bathtub
- Study area
- Downstairs powder room plus an additional w/c
- Large servery and internal workshop/storage area
- Expansive sun drenched and manicured gardens
- Potential for professional business quarters if desired
- 3 phase power
- 4 separate power circuits
- Potential for heritage grants
- Plentiful parking
- Rates $2895.18 pa