197 Meade Street

Architect designed with home office and master built home for professional family 1912-14, set in mature gardens on Meade Street. This beautifully preserved single level residence showcases early 20thc craftsmanship with a well thought through renovation that respects its architecture while delivering modern comfort. Two original back to back half moon brick fireplaces feature in the original office and a grand living/dining room which is based upon the Great Hall of Palmerston Homestead, Armidale. 70 coloured glass window panes enclose the verandahs which have polished Blackbutt floors. Two stylish high comfort bathrooms have been rebuilt using top quality fittings. The second bathroom includes underfloor electric heating and Grohe rain shower rose. The kitchen retains its original Canberra stove with exposed brick chimney, paired with Tasmanian oak cabinetry, Italian Gesso tiling, gas cooktop, oven, dishwasher and range hood. Living comfort is comprehensive with three Daikin reverse cycle units, large wood heater, gas floor unit and a new Jotul heater in the office/library. Separate Studio: A private spacious light filled studio with polished Blackbutt floors, UV tinted and laminated glazing, raked ceiling, Ironbark exposed beams, Daikin reverse-cycle unit and hardwood deck beneath a rose covered pergola. Additional Features -14 solar panels with Sungrow Inverter (6.4 kw) -new double garage with sectional remote controlled door in matching architectural style -original woodshed -productive garden with old apple and pear plus plum, apricot, cherry and fig -established heritage roses, shrubs and deciduous plantings -granite and stone front path with climbing roses and native borders A rare offering of an intact and beautifully renovated historic home, with new fully appointed studio, new double garage and long established gardens. For those who seek a dream oasis which far from the madding crowd yet close to town.