26 Fraser Street, Clunes.

Circa 1860s, this weatherboard cottage sits proudly in the main street of Clunes. Being offered for sale for the first time in the past 35years, it is a rare opportunity to obtain such a prime property. The four front rooms of the cottage comprise two bedrooms, formal dining, and front lounge with wood heater. All four rooms have fabulous 12ft ceilings. The middle section of the cottage hosts a sitting room, with bathroom off to one side, which was the office of the original Owner Mr Matthews and an external door the other. The room is timber lined, high windows with stain glass panels, and has a hydronic heater. A great space to spend time with friends and family. Pop up the stairs to the 3rd bedroom or into the kitchen. The kitchen still features the curved ceiling of the era, the Waterford wood stove which still heats the hot water and hydronic heater. There is a lpg benchtop cooktop and wall oven and cupboard space. Outside, the laundry and 2nd toilet, and the cottage is surrounded by established gardens and trees. Double carport with driveway access through to a single garage and separate raised workshop with power, a very generous block of 1032sqm. The cottage features floorboards throughout, there are shingles still under the iron roof. Even with the age-appropriate cracks and unevenness, the cottage still in exceptional condition for approximately 160yrs of age. Insert from the Clunes Conservation Study 1988 – "This is a characteristic early timber residence erected during the rise in prosperity of Clunes and extended during its peak of prosperity. It is a rare local example of a residence in an area largely occupied by commercial premises. This residence forms an integral part of the significant Fraser Street precinct." Plenty of space and opportunity for the home handyperson to weave their craft as the next custodian of this golden nugget in the heart of Clunes. Please call my direct mobile 0437 456 908 to discuss in further detail and to arrange inspection.