There is something old worldly and quite charming about this rather eye-catching 2 storey cottage with 9 foot high ceilings in OLD Eagle Heights. Its date of construction is a bit hazy (maybe in the 1920s), but it was built of good old fashion hardwood and is in such remarkably solid condition that it will probably last at least another century or more. It has been gently updated and fully redecorated with its lovely old polished hardwood floors reflecting that warm patina of age that cannot be reproduced with modern flooring. There are still a few little things to do like adding a rangehood and a new hot water service as well as some drapes, but otherwise this little home on its perfectly flat fenced garden is ready for new occupants to move right in. There is even a new 22,000 litre poly tank for collecting rainwater here.

The main level floor plan includes an open plan living plus a 2 part kitchen with 2 kitchen sinks and new cupboards as well as a good sized room at the rear that could either be a rumpus or the main bedroom and a fully modernised bathroom with shower recess, timber vanity and toilet. Carpeted stairs lead up to a large bedroom with built-in robe on the top level plus a sweet little second bedroom and a powder room on the second level. There is ample space in the back garden to easily extend the cottage and create a delightful outdoor living area some time in the future.

The most interesting thing about this cottage is that it adjoins the OLD Eagle Heights Shopping centre on its long northern boundary which features a solid high timber fence and lots of trees for privacy. Not only does this make for exceptionally convenient living and money saving on fuel, it also suggests that some time in the future there may be potential for some commercial usage. Indeed, any plan to extend the shopping centre would have to focus on using both this property and the adjoining vacant land on its southern side which is currently on offer from the same seller. The 2 properties combined would make an excellent, almost 1,300 square metre site for redevelopment and in reality, offer the only viable option for extending the current shopping centre. It would also suit a small group titled residential development. The solid cottage would lend itself to being removed to a block elsewhere and should not be too difficult to jack-up and move.

So, whether you are seeking a home for now or an investment property to rent out while planning for some form of redevelopment, you would be hard pressed to find a cottage with as much charm and convenience as this little darling. Given small improvements like those noted above, tenants would love living here as well as owners. It is so handy to everything, including Gallery Walk and National Park walking trails, and gains privacy from the beautiful mature ornamental (some deciduous) trees planted on its street side and along the northern side. In fact, it is a honey for people who want to make money!