268 Lava St, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia

Impressively positioned in one of Warrnambool’s most historic streetscapes, this enchanting five-bedroom Sandstone manor, complete with a tennis court and a fully self-contained boutique two bedroom apartment, has retained all the majestic proportions and ornate features of its original build in the late 1800s. Surrounded by clipped hedges and manicured lawns, this historic home sits at the hospital end of Lava Street on an impressive 2813m2 block (approx.) with views spanning across South Warrnambool and the Southern Ocean. The property resides over three lots with the scope for the tennis court area to be realigned and subdivided (STCA), and with land in high demand, this sought after location would be sure to attract premium buyer interest. There is dual driveway access to the property and a crafted Sandstone fence frames a formal entrance off Lava Street which leads to a central asphalted roundabout, whilst another driveway provides private access to the two-storey apartment, additional parking and tennis court. Extensive in size, there are two grand hallways from which branch the bedroom wing and the formal living wing, plus the kitchen and dining rooms. Impressive 11-foot ceilings define the main residence combined with decorative cornices, ceiling roses, wooden timber polished floorboards, ornate arched hallways, lead lighting, solid timber panelled doors, not to mention tessellated tiles, and three carved timber fireplaces; it truly epitomises the grandeur of a past era! The master bedroom is spacious, complete with a walk-in robe and en suite in keeping with the period style. There is a family bathroom plus another en suited bedroom. A recently built double garage with a remote roller door is accessible from the entrance on Lava Street and opens onto a paved outdoor courtyard at the rear of the building, a protected area that is ideal for entertaining. A free-standing two-storey apartment attached to the additional garaging at the rear of the building provides an opportunity as a holiday let or for visiting guests. Configured with two bedrooms; one upstairs along with a kitchenette and balcony overlooking the tennis court, and another bedroom on the ground floor which is currently being utilised as a study for a home-based business. Families are sure to love the tennis court and the convenience of this exclusive street, being ever so close to Warrnambool’s vibrant restaurant, cafe and shopping precinct, with the home located only two streets from South West Healthcare and a short walk to schools and sporting facilities. This is a home that you need to see to appreciate the classical style on offer.