House of the Week
Bed 2 | Bath 1 | Car 0
- 7 Curtis Road, Balmain
- Price guide: $2 million
- Agent: Ray White Balmain, Chris Williams, 0418 633 474
From the moment you step inside this home, you'll discover a charm and timeless style that can only come from a property with a history like this one.
Built in 1880, the Victorian gem displays traditional high ceilings, fireplaces and polished floorboards.
Lovingly owned by Cherilyn Margetts for the past 34 years, she said, "The first time I walked into the lounge room I fell in love with it and I said I wanted to buy it. I didn't even look at any other rooms of the house. I love it just as much now. It's really hard to let it go.
"I have lived here more than half my life so it's a big decision and a very emotional one, but with retirement not too far away I have decided to give it up so I can put some extra money into my super."
The solid, double brick home is freestanding on one side and rests on a level 111sqm block. It delivers easy living with two good sized bedrooms, living room with gas fireplace, separate formal dining (or possible third bedroom), renovated kitchen with gas cooking, family bathroom and a private entertainer's courtyard.
The character-rich home has been given modern updates over the years and recently received a new Colorbond roof and was freshly painted inside and out.
It is in a prized Balmain setting, within comfortable strolling distance to quality schools, city buses and the ferry. It is also situated opposite the historic St Andrews church.
"I love the fact that I live opposite this incredible church. I've heard this home was originally a ladies college or perhaps attached to the church.
"I met a person whose grandparents lived in this house for 50 years and I have lived here for 34 years. It's a beautiful home and I hope someone will love it as much as me and they'll also live here for 20 or 30 years."