Semaphore 61 DUDLEY STREET

Away from the busy main roads & close to a beautiful reserve, this restored sandstone, brick & zincalume cottage of 6 main rooms - circa 1880 - has great street appeal. From behind the vibrant picket fence this symmetrical cottage is on a site measuring 490sq.m. On entering the home the central hallway runs down to the large light filled lounge room. In addition to the original leadlight in & around the front door there's a centrally positioned ornate archway with simple yet classically elegant light fittings. 3 bedrooms + a study adjoin the hallway. One bedroom has a restored fireplace with timber mantle. Window treatments are elegant roman blinds. The house has been completely rewired & replumbed & features restored timber architraves around the window & doorways. Beautifully polished baltic pine floor boards in all the main rooms. The spacious lounge room has a large open fireplace along with a split system air-cond., feature central ceiling rose & french doors which open onto the rear verandah. The lounge room also opens into a lge country style eat-in kitchen which features a beautifully restored fireplace with wood stove & a large restored original built-in kit. dresser. New bench top, pressed metal splashback & a mixture of new & retro storage along with trendy halogen downlights & new stainless steel sink & gas stove. The back of the home was extended in 2000 with a trendy architect designed bathroom, laundry & outdoor entertaining area. A separatge toilet is situated adjacent to the bathroom. The verandah overlooks the delightful garden with lawn, fruit trees & a private shady copse of native plants & mature trees. A freestanding garage or studio with cement flooring is located at the rear of the yard. There's valuable off street parking for 2 vehicles & the back yard is fully enclosed.