6170 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring, WA 6073

This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a slice of the Perth Hills history. This charming weatherboard cottage was built in the early 1920’s by Alex McCallum (the owner of Ballindown) to house his gardener (Mr Atkinson).

Ballindown (situated in Jacoby Street) was renamed in 1948 to Faversham- please note the property in Jacoby St is not for sale.

Ballindown Gardener’s Cottage is recognised as "significant socially, historically and aesthetically" on the Shire of Mundaring Municipal Inventory.

The current owners purchased the property in 1993 and have used it as a business premises (under a special agreement with the Shire of Mundaring). Any prospective purchasers considering a business use should make their own enquiries with the Shire of Mundaring (9290 6666) prior to inspecting the property.

The Land

The current zoning for the property is Rural Residential 1.

Situated at a high point on Great Eastern Highway, the property comprises of 1,841 square meters. There are several mature trees of various varieties and established rose bushes which are believed to have been planted by Mr Atkinson in the 1920’s.

The Home

The weatherboard cottage is modest by today’s standards and offers the opportunity for the new owners to renovate and refurbish internally whilst retaining the timeless charm.

There are four main rooms – a sitting room, a bedroom, a bathroom and a large open plan area incorporating a basic kitchen. There are also two more small rooms that appeared to have been originally a verandah.

Some of the doors and windows feature stained glass and leadlight windows and there is a brick fireplace with a slow combustion heater. There is also a small pot belly heater in the large living area.

The Outbuildings

There is a small shed – partly weatherboard. At the back of the block there is an uncompleted studio constructed from brick with an iron roof.
Inspections

We will be conducting inspections by appointment only – please call David Mattock on 0414 477674 to make arrangements. No home opens are planned.

Prospective buyers should be aware that access to the property is not possible whilst travelling East on Great Eastern Highway.

Please do not go onto the property without the Agent.


All Enquiries

David Mattock 0414 477674
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