13 Smith Street

Two-bedroom weatherboard cottage Large, leafy backyard Private location in the middle of the village Filled with all the character and charm of an original Wolumla worker's cottage, this home is filled with layers and stories and is just waiting for a new owner to fall in love with it. Complete with a storybook white picket fence and an inviting front verandah, this quaint two-bedroom weatherboard home has desirable intact period features like timber-lined ceilings, original floorboards and decorative fretwork. The cosy loungeroom has both a wood heater and a reverse-cycle air-conditioner for year-round climate control and the modernised kitchen has good storage, a dishwasher and a lovely outlook onto the leafy backyard. The cottage's bathroom recently underwent a renovation to create a fresh, modern space that still carries the heritage atmosphere of the rest of the cottage. Both bedrooms have built-in storage and another room - currently used as a study - could also be used as a second sitting room/play room or a bedroom if needed. French doors off the dining area open onto a good-sized, covered back deck which overlooks the large backyard and is a highly useable year-round outdoor space. The 949m2 almost-level block is private and lush with a good-sized area of lawn, perfect for kids and pets. Also in the backyard is an external laundry with second toilet and a single car garage which has plenty of extra storage space. The cottage's solar system means power bills are almost non-existent. Located in a quiet street in sought-after Wolumla, across the road from a children's park and just a short stroll to the primary school, pub and general store, this charming home couldn't be better located to embrace life on the Sapphire Coast. Only 15 minutes' drive to regional centre Bega, and just over 10-minutes to Merimbula and some of the area's most spectacular beaches and waterways, it's easy to see why Wolumla's friendly village lifestyle is so popular. Ideally suited to young families or first-home owners looking to join the Wolumla community, or someone handy looking for their next DIY project. Homes of this era in almost original condition with plenty of character and quirks intact don't come up for sale often. It's very liveable in its current condition but with a coat of paint and some modernising, or a full-scale renovation making the most of the block size and the leafy outlook, the full potential of this sweet cottage could be realised. Picture an easy commute to work, a weekend beer at the pub, a morning cuppa on the front verandah and cosy winter evenings in front of the wood fire. This quaint Wolumla property offers more than just a home, it offers the small-town, cottage lifestyle so many dream about.