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Own A Slice Of History

Very rarely does a piece of the Southern Highlands iconic past come up for sale: until now!  A rare opportunity to secure a flexible multi-purpose piece of history occupying a prized location in the heart of Berrima Village is now available.

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The iconic Old Bakery Cottage is a unique example of Georgian architecture thoughtfully and carefully brought up-to-date. The opportunity for combined residential, retail and hospitality is there for the taking. Of great beauty and presence, this has all the ingredients for the perfect loaf -but as man cannot live on bread alone, there’s plenty more on offer!

Brought to the market by one of the Highlands leading property agencies, Di Jones Real Estate, the Old Bakery Cottage includes stylish residence, creative studio and retail offering, each with their own access and interdependence.

According to Di JonesSarah Wotton, the property is an opportunity for an investor or owner-occupier.

“This unique opportunity to acquire not only a Berrima landmark, but a versatile residential and established commercial concern, is very rare in the Highlands,” said Sarah.

“Add to this unique home established beautiful gardens replete with vege. patch, espaliered fig and bursting with seasonal beauty, and you have a very rare and unique real estate offering.” 

“I believe that this opportunity is unmatched anywhere else in the Highlands,” she added.

OWN A SLICE OF HISTORY
OWN A SLICE OF HISTORY

The Old Bakery Cottage offers:

  • 4 bedrooms located in the home (2 up, 2 down) each with an open fireplace and walk-in-robe to main
  • Modern bathroom featuring underfloor heating and heated towel rail
  • Kitchen features timber benchtop, gas cooktop, wall oven and integrated dishwasher and is open to upstairs dining area which flows to rear verandah offering bird’s eye view over courtyard and district beyond
  • Slow combustion woodfire in downstairs living room
  • Laundry has timber shelving and bench
  • 2 outdoor powder rooms service at rear of house -one has disabled access and connects to courtyard area between house and shop
  • Shop features fabulous original sandstone floor (re-layed), heritage-listed baker’s oven and adjacent generous workroom with external access
  • Other features include outdoor garden shed, fabulous garage with remote controlled door and workshop at rear and water tank for garden

“This is a prime offering in Australia’s best preserved Georgian village. It is within easy walking distance to the Wingecarribee river, cafe society, hatted restaurants, galleries, boutiques, shops and right across the road from Berrima’s famous Surveyor General Inn,” Sarah added.


You can check it out online here and get in touch with Sarah for more information.

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