"Black Swan Cottage"

For lovers of history and all things stone and wood. This amazing property has plenty on offer to the purchaser who loves heritage and character. The original cottage built in 1860 by Dennis Desmond features the obligatory thick stone walls, an array of timber windows and french doors. There are stunning pressed tin and timber-lined ceilings. The large country-style kitchen has loads of bench and cupboard space, a glass electric cooktop and a walk-in pantry with power for the fridge. The main bedroom is large and boasts polished jarrah floor boards, beautiful timber sash windows and a pressed tin ceiling. The lounge room has a french door to the front verandah and a beautiful fireplace. There are 2 smaller rooms off the main bedroom and lounge room. The dining room has a lovely old timber door to the front verandah and incredible timber-lined vaulted ceilings. This room has direct access to the massive indoor-outdoor room that is all glass and timber walls. There is an outdoor kitchenette in this area. The bathroom, laundry and w/c are all off this area. The outbuildings are an absolute delight and give 2 extra living spaces. There is a lovely little blue tin room with verandah and an amazing old stone outbuilding both with power and lights. There is an old barn-type shed with some fabulous old shearing relics attached and lean too, plus a newer workshop with power and lights.

The opportunities abound for this extremely interesting property with plenty of history.

• Land size- 7,005m2, frontage 72.3 metres
• Council rates - $1,502 (approximately)
• Bore, well and rainwater
• Solar hot water
• Zoned rural, SCA 5, Greenough Flats, SCA 6, flood-prone
• Heritage category 3

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School catchments

Walkaway Primary School Primary K-6 Government 4.9km
Wandina Primary School Primary K-6 Government 22.9km
Mount Tarcoola Primary School Primary K-6 Government 24.7km
Champion Bay Senior High School Secondary 7-12 Government 25.0km
St John's School Primary PP-6 Catholic 26.3km
Rangeway Primary School Primary K-6 Government 26.6km
Beachlands Primary School Primary K-6 Government 27.3km
Geraldton Senior High School Secondary 7-12 Government 27.6km
St Francis Xavier Primary School Primary PP-6 Catholic 27.6km
Nagle Catholic College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 27.8km
Geraldton Primary School Primary K-6 Government 27.9km
Allendale Primary School Primary K-6 Government 28.4km
Geraldton Christian College Combined PP-12 Independent 28.4km
Geraldton Grammar School Combined PP-12 Independent 28.6km
St Lawrence's Primary School Primary PP-6 Catholic 30.3km
Meekatharra School Of The Air Primary K-6 Government 30.5km
Bluff Point Primary School Primary K-6 Government 30.7km
Waggrakine Primary School Primary K-6 Government 32.1km
Dongara District High School Combined K-12 Government 33.4km
Leaning Tree Steiner School - Glenfield Campus Combined Independent 36.0km
Leaning Tree Steiner School Combined PP-9 Independent 36.0km
Northampton District High School Combined K-10 Government 71.0km
Mullewa District High School Combined K-12 Government 86.8km
Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Morawa Secondary 10-12 Government 121.7km
Morawa District High School Combined K-12 Government 122.0km
Carnamah District High School Combined K-12 Government 133.5km
Jurien Bay District High School Combined K-12 Government 149.7km
Kalbarri District High School Combined K-12 Government 153.2km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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