34 Prince Street, Goulburn

This property is a house located in 1/DP500672 Goulburn NSW. It has an estimated value of $500,000. Constructed in 1890, with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
1
Land size
961 m2
Building size
201 m2
Council area
Goulburn Mulwaree
Year built
1890
Lot plan
1/DP500672 Goulburn NSW
House type
House



HISTORY

Last sold 25/10/2013
$498,000



LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of September 2013

Warm and inviting home in superb central location Built in 1890, a lovely example of Goulburn???s rich Victorian-era heritage.The house is positioned on the southern side of a well-sized 961 sq m block, providing considerable space and northerly aspect for the charming, cottage-style garden.Wonderful period features have been retained in the home and a substantial, quality extension carefully constructed to provide for easy and comfortable contemporary living whist being sensitive to the character and history of the home.Superbly located in a quiet, peaceful area in the historical heart of Goulburn. It has an elevated position, with views of the Cookbundoon Range, and is within close proximity to schools, hospital and the CBD.From the L-shaped front verandah, an entrance hall leads to 4 bedrooms (main with French doors onto the verandah), and a sitting room.Large, spectacular bathroom accessed from both bedroom 1 and the dining room.Spacious dining room/living area is separated from the family room and study by a wall containing a double-fronted fireplace which operates as either slow-combustion or open fire.The kitchen features a uniquely designed, supersized island bench. Off the kitchen, a huge, walk-in, combined pantry / laundry is externally vented.The highlight of the family / dining areas is the stunning, north-facing wall of glass, designed for beauty, light, winter warmth, summer breeze and garden views. Access to the flag-stoned pergola is via bi-fold doors, creating a marvellous indoor/ outdoor entertaining space.Extension built in 2001. Double brick external walls, single brick internal walls, floorboards on bearers and joints to match the original home. Heritage style maintained as authentically as possible.Electric reverse cycle air conditioning, floor heating in bathroom, gas heating.Back to base alarm system, broadband internet connection. Music system in living areas/kitchen/dining/bathroom.Solar passive design ??? very efficient ??? very cool in summer and warm/sunny in winter.Double- glazing; R4 insulation batts in both ceiling AND under floor boards.Floor boards are recycled timber ??? mostly jarrah, a very hard timber ??? from an old Freemantle wool store built 160 years ago.Charming window seats in dining room. Great for blanket and linen storage and to lie on in the sun and read a book.Wine cellar ??? access from the bedroom adjacent to sitting room. (Floor to ceiling wine rack and electric light.)Large open pitch attic space suitable for another bedroom or living area.Gas, instantaneous hot water system.Bathroom: Beautiful Mexican, porcelain basin; concealed cupboard and drawers under bath step; double shower plus a shower over the bath. The spa bath is delightfully set into a bay window overlooking the private northern garden.Kitchen: Gas hotplates slide out for easy access; electric oven; generous cupboard space under the large island bench of recycled Jarrah, the hardness of this timber resisting scratching; double sink and quality tapware.GARDEN / EXTERNAL FEATURES:Edna Walling-style garden ???rooms??? consist of interesting curved beds of perennials, spring bulbs and shrubs, winding pathways and lawn spaces. Mature trees, including a gorgeous big peppercorn, provide summer shade.Many fruit trees: Green apple, red apple, apricot, delicious yellow plums all along western boundary, fig, cherries, pear, nectarine, peach, grapes.Large vegetable gardens.2 x 10,000L water tanks (20,000L total) and grey water plumbed to garden.Garden shed and green house;single carport;small wood shed.Additional feature/s - wine cellar.