Blackheath 118 Govetts Leap Road
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Boscobel C.1885
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This unique and gracious Blue Mountains period home called "Boscobel" was first built c.1885 by William Carey. The original Cottage was purchased and significantly enlarged by Reverend Francis Boyce in 1894 to become a country retreat for his family.
A much-loved family home for the last 30 years, this distinct property is now ready for its next chapter. Built in the Victorian style with Queen Anne Revival detail, "Boscobel" comprises a number of living rooms, two dedicated bedrooms, a formal dining room, a spacious eat in kitchen and a small conservatory. The renovated bathroom has a deep claw foot enamelled bathtub. A second shower and WC share the small laundry room.
A private paved courtyard which captures the morning sun is easily accessed from the modern kitchen via double Bi-Fold doors or from the boot room.
Two wide verandah's frame the front and western side of the home, these overlook a well-established period cottage garden. At the rear is a two-storey timber Loft/Studio, with its own kitchenette, shower and WC, perfect for guests.
"Boscobel" has undergone a number of changes over the last 130 years and while retaining many of it's original features, it is now time for a sympathetic restoration.
Features include:
Approximately 600m from the Village cafes and shops.High CeilingsSpacious King-Sized BedroomsFour Fireplaces including a Slow Combustion FireFloorboards under the CarpetModern Eat-in Kitchen with a Dual Fuel AGA Stove and a functioning "Kookaburra" Gas CookerNatural Gas Ducted Central HeatingFully Landscaped with mature trees and a period cottage gardenGravel Carriage Circular DrivewayTwo-storey Guest LoftFreestanding Single Garage2308sqm, approx, Level Block.If you have a love of the older mountain home and have a passion for restoration then Boscobel is for you. Private Inspections are available.
Property Information
- Land area approx 2308sqm
Property Features
- Car Spaces 4
- Garages 1
Local Information Blackheath
Education
Nearest Government Schools
- Blackheath Public School
- Mount Victoria Public School
- Katoomba North Public School
- Leura Public School
- Katoomba Public School
- Katoomba High School
Nearest Private Schools
- Mountains Christian College
- OneSchool Global NSW - Mount Victoria
- St Canice's Primary School
- Kindlehill School
- Blue Mountains Grammar School
Local Amenities
Services
- Blackheath Post Office
Parks
- Memorial Park
- Sutton Park
- Whitely Park
- Whitley Park