This gorgeous home will capture your heart from the front gate - originally a Chelsea Sugar Refinery workman's cottage, it was rolled onto its site 100 years ago by a bullock team from the Refinery grounds to become the original Verran Road homestead.
This old girl has been lovingly cared for by its current owners to create a warm and welcoming home with all the space and comfort of a modern abode, yet plenty of olde world character and charm.
The four double bedrooms and a study space, have a lofty stud height and beautiful original architraves, kauri floorboards and a window seat. The master bedroom is a light welcoming retreat and has its own modern ensuite and lovely French doors which open directly to the garden terrace. You will find a modern family bathroom, a freshly renovated laundry, solar hot water and plenty of storage as well.
The living is centred around a generous exposed brick fireplace with a working Pot Belly on the kitchen/dining side. This space includes a contemporary country kitchen, a seating area and a generous dining space which opens through French doors to the veranda. On the opposite side of the brick fireplace, there is a more formal lounge with beautiful period piece fixtures and an elevated outlook through the veranda to the garden.
Outside, the home is classically framed with a wide veranda which was recently restored - it's the perfect space to retreat and relax with a drink in hand overlooking the private garden patio and garden outdoor dining space. The home has an elevated outlook framed by trees and a classic low maintenance garden - there is even a charming woodshed with workbench to complete the look. With 652m², the yard is fully picket-fenced and gated, front and back, ideal for pets or children.
All the groundwork has been done for you to create your own chapter of this home's interesting history. The current owners have taken great care that it's been brought up-spec by re-piling, re-decking, adding a heat pump, insulation and an HRV system so you can walk in and enjoy.
You won't find another home like this, and we mean it! This is a local gem, an easy walk to Verran Corner cafes, shops, transport and local primary school, with the brilliant Birkenhead village lifestyle just beyond. Don't miss your chance to make this charming home-sweet-home your very own.
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