84-86 Waratah Street, Katoomba.

Step through white picket fences into a rare investment opportunity: a meticulously renovated heritage weatherboard duplex where historical character meets contemporary living. Lorne and Kedumba Cottages stand as twin jewels just minutes walking from Katoomba's vibrant town centre. Each three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage preserves the soul of its heritage exterior while revealing thoroughly modernised interiors: high ceilings and heritage hallway details complement hardwood floors flowing through updated living spaces designed for today's lifestyle. Energy efficiency meets classic comfort with gas inductive heating throughout both cottages. Kedumba features a character-rich wood burner in its living area, while Lorne boasts both an elegant gas heater and money-saving solar panels that reduce ongoing costs and environmental impact. The charming L-shaped verandas welcome visitors at the front, while at the rear, generous north-facing decks capture abundant sunlight and overlook the thoughtfully designed gardens. The outdoor space is a showcase of low-maintenance beauty-distinctive river stonework in concentric circles, a unique succulent garden that provides year-round visual interest, established grape vines, veggie patches, kiwi trees, and even a chicken coop for the enthusiast. A fully powered garden shed completes this versatile offering. Currently configured with one side owner-occupied and the other as a successful Airbnb, this separately metered, jointly rated, property presents multiple pathways to return: short-term accommodation, long-term rentals, multi-generational living, or a combination that suits your unique needs. This property represents both a lifestyle choice and a shrewd investment in one of the Blue Mountains' most desirable locations.