When you see “Amber Lodge”, your first thoughts might be that this is an older home that has been extensively remodelled. It has that lovely traditional, colonial appearance that fits perfectly with the surrounding area, but it is not old! It is one of those rare B&Bs that was purpose built and designed to fit in with the traditional image of Wongawallen Road. It was also planned to be sufficiently versatile to use for guest accommodation or simply as a big, luxurious private home.

While the position is ideal for the operation of a B&B, it is also ideal for simply living quietly and privately within just a minute’s walk of all the cafes, galleries & other joys of Gallery Walk. The property is located on a very easy care, level block with original native rainforest trees providing that perfect mix of nature and nurture. Guests can take an easy 5 minute walk down Wongawallen Road and escape from the World in the dense rainforest magic of MacDonald National Park with its gently graded walking tracks or spend a little time exploring the local Historical Museum directly across the road from the entry to the National Park.

“Amber Lodge” is a truly charming replica of an earlier era with 9 foot ceilings, Federation archways, solid timber windows, ceiling roses and matching French doors, as well as traditional plate racks & dado rails. The massive leadlight front entry door, well recessed in from the covered front verandah, and the wide entry foyer set that tone of classic class that is reflected throughout the rest of the home.

The floor plan offers:

• Lovely front verandah with recessed entry porch
• Impressively wide entry foyer
• 3 fully equipped Queen sized guest suites with ensuite bathrooms, TVs, microwave ovens & mini-bar fridges
• Large guest lounge with slow combustion wood fire and beautiful French doors open to the north with a large private deck beyond
• Excellent fully approved commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances that still manages to look & feel like a home kitchen
• Separate owners’ lounge with a second slow combustion wood fire that opens out through more French doors to the private deck
• Powder room & laundry on living level
• Spacious master suite with ensuite on the upper level ~ Roomy TV room with space for visitors’ bed adjoining the master suite
• Large shielded and roofed over rear deck with outdoor dining & gas BBQ for guests use
• Shady off-street parking for up to 6 vehicles
• Licensed to serve dinner as well as breakfast to in-house guests

The property is beautifully maintained and has recently been repainted. Figures provided to Lane Realty indicate that the nett return on the business operation is particularly pleasing in this somewhat cramped economic time. All features and fittings are in excellent order. The owners are willing to make booking info as well as figures available to interested parties.

Please e-mail or phone us for further information & your private inspection appointment.