Two Superb Homes (one historic, one modern) On a Scenic 1.37 Acre Block

$795,000

This estate situated at 1730 Tumbarumba Rd Rosewood NSW can only be described as magnificent, with a historic two-bedroom stone cottage (lovingly restored over 10 years) & a modern two-bedroom home (in similar style to the cottage but with contemporary interior). These high-quality homes both have a high roof & are set on a 5500 m2 (1.37-acre) block of land in the scenic Riverina town of Rosewood.
- Power connected; septic system; four water tanks for both houses plus a water well
- Fully-fenced land including white post-&-rail fence with picket gate providing entry
- Extensive landscaped gardens with mature shade trees in the background
- The separate steel shed with concrete slab includes a large workshop with half of the area allowing space for two cars in tandem. There is also a separate office, a spacious separate storage room & a separate bathroom with shower & basin.

House 1: “ELM COTTAGE,”
The fully-restored heritage cottage was built in 1885 & features breathtaking repointed stonework and New Ceilings. It is the only stone cottage in the Tumbarumba area. It also benefits from a wraparound verandah with rich timber flooring on three sides, & a deck on the fourth (north-east-facing) side.
- The entrance door leads into the living room with a fireplace & an adjoining rustic handmade timber kitchen using wood from elms on the property
- A separate spacious formal dining room is ideal for a large dinner party, with its own doorway to the verandah for after-meal chats
- The master bedroom has a fireplace, its own door to the verandah & access to a separate study (which could be converted into an en-suite)
- The bathroom & laundry have been fully updated, including with a claw-foot bath & overhead shower...FURTHER FEATURES INCLUDE: the original Planet 2 cast-iron wood fire stove tucked away next to the fireplace (which has never been used); the original timber flooring & ceiling; two active restored wood fireplaces & handcrafted kitchen.

House 2: MODERN COTTAGE
The modern cottage has been designed by the builder in liaison with Heritage Architect, to complement the original period building with high roof & weatherboards, but with a high quality contemporary interior. There is a wraparound verandah/deck with fire-resistant merbau timber & a large north-east-facing deck with blinds for alfresco family dining in any weather.
- The open-plan living, dining & kitchen area is warmed by a quality freestanding cast iron Jøtul wood stove & it also has a ceiling fan & reverse-cycle air conditioner for year-round comfort
- This area includes a separate study nook with fixed cupboards
- The stunning kitchen again features handcrafted elm taken from the property & country views from the kitchen window
- Both spacious bedrooms have walk-in robes & the master bedroom has deck access

FURTHER HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS HOME include: a study nook which can be closed off for privacy; a beautiful large bathroom; polished timber floors throughout made from flooded Rose Gum; Smart glass windows and double glazed sliding doors; Roman blinds; high 9-foot ceilings with decorative cornices & high skirting boards throughout; a solar hot water system; linen closet; & a remote-controlled single garage with internal access

THE VIBRANT COMMUNITY
- The friendly Riverina village community of Rosewood is located near the Victorian border, 15 km from Carabost & 21 km from Tumbarumba
- The country road just outside provides the potential opportunity of using the homestead as a spectacular venue for weddings, bed & breakfast, holiday rentals or selling Devonshire tea & local produce (Rosewood is famous for eucalyptus & soap products)
- Enjoy the many local festivals including Rosewood Rodeo, Stockman’s Challenge, the Tractor Pull Truck & Car Show, Tumbafest & Tumbarumba Taste-buds
- Rosewood sports club (500m); beautiful park with playground (950m)
- Rosewood Public School (1 km) & Tumbarumba High School (22 km)
- Wagga (89 km); Canberra (196 km); Melbourne (450 km); Sydney (480 km)

This is a rare & exciting opportunity to acquire two elegant homes of the highest quality & brimming with character, surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, so call Marya on 0425 275 555 to learn more about this amazing opportunity & arrange an inspection.

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