1-3 Harkins Street
Chiltern VIC 3683
- 4 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 1 Toilet
- 2 Parks
$380,000
"Victoria Cottage"
An iconic Chiltern residence with the original Main house built in 1868 for Chiltern's first Doctor, major additions to the structure were completed in 2009. Those additions now comprise 4 spacious bedrooms, bathroom with natural light, laundry with extra storage options, plus 2 separate living zones. Lovely impressions with French doors, polished timber floors, 12' ceilings, cast iron fountain and 2000 m2 of land. The modern kitchen showcases bamboo bench tops, freestanding Belling retro natural gas hob and forced multi oven, dishwasher, large pantry, breakfast bar, an amazing array of storage, plus leadlight service doors to dining area. Year round comfort is via a programmable ducted refrigeratedair-conditioning system to the main house area, also with standalone split system air conditioner in the kitchen/living room. Further comforts include ducted heating to the main house area, with a gas wall heater. A superb solar set up with 14 panels equating to a 3.8Kw system with WiFi feedback reporting on system energy generation, usage and network feed in. This particular solar unit also has capacity to upgrade to add battery storage. The main house guttering feeds a 5000 litre water tank connected to the automatic watering system in the landscaped front garden area. The watering system is programmable, and has an optional solenoid point installed in the rear of the property to extend the in-ground watering capacity to the fruit trees and vegetable beds areas as desired. The multiple outdoor areas include ample lighting and fan in the main alfresco, display lighting to pond, rear hedge garden and entertainment lighting in breakout spaces. The cast iron fountain and large pond with filter are a magnificent treat and provide summertime water respite for native birds. Mature shade trees across property and the ornamental grapevine across the back verandah provides shading in the summer period, with autumn access for winter sunshine. Additional trees include olive, apple, peach, nectarine, orange, lemon, lime, mandarin, tangelo plus canes from raspberry, blackberry, goji berry and loganberry. Chiltern is known for its antique stores, annual market and heritage listed townscape. The property is 200 meters from Hub 62, walking distance to the Vine, Tavern and Telegraph Hotel, Chiltern Bakery, IGA, Chemist, Lake Anderson and walking trails, Mt Pilot national park with Mountain bike and walking trails. Well located, it's also 17 kms to Rutherglen and its wineries and eateries, and 23 kms to Beechworth tourist destination town. Also an easy ½ hour commute of 38 kms and 32 kms to Albury/Wodonga. The property features commissioned custom made glass & wire light fittings made by local North East Artist https://www.sultryshades.com/ - Exterior rear wall art by renowned Melbourne based street artist is a delightful surprise http://babyguerrilla.com/ -Local Artist in residence - Kirrily Anderson, recently moved from the busy midst of Melbourne's creative scene in Collingwood to the still beauty of Chiltern in Victoria's North East http://www.iandtheothers.com/
Features
General Features
- Property Type: House
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
Indoor Features
- Toilets: 1
Outdoor Features
- Carports: 2
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