"Euston" c1867 - unique central city bluestone residence - privacy & serenity
Description
In 1867 John Ramsey, a London stone mason, built a four room cottage for himself, one of the first stone residences in Ballarat. The current house "Euston" is approached through a formal box hedged garden and retains the two original front bedrooms, one with an open fireplace. The rear two rooms have been combined to provide both formal dining and a sitting area with a gas faux fire. Through the original back door is the more recent extension which has retained the high ceilings and includes a large L shaped living area with a TV/music wing, a classic timber kitchen and a further informal dining area.
Also in the extension is a third bedroom/study with extensive library and hanging space. A stylish bathroom with Italian tiles includes a bath/shower unit and a vanity cleverly hidden in an antique chest of drawers.
To the rear is a toilet and laundry from which the back door leads to an extensive deck/entertainment area with steps to the cottage garden. Through the arch in the trellis screen is an alfresco dining area wrapped by fruit trees and a small vegetable garden. Through in the outer yard is a large shed/garage, herb beds and bin storage all accessed by a landscaped driveway.
Euston is one block from an excellent primary school, and walking distance to the station and all dining, shopping and entertainment facilities. An oasis in the city.
If desired the deep block gives ample room for further extension and reconfiguration. S.T.C.A.
Also in the extension is a third bedroom/study with extensive library and hanging space. A stylish bathroom with Italian tiles includes a bath/shower unit and a vanity cleverly hidden in an antique chest of drawers.
To the rear is a toilet and laundry from which the back door leads to an extensive deck/entertainment area with steps to the cottage garden. Through the arch in the trellis screen is an alfresco dining area wrapped by fruit trees and a small vegetable garden. Through in the outer yard is a large shed/garage, herb beds and bin storage all accessed by a landscaped driveway.
Euston is one block from an excellent primary school, and walking distance to the station and all dining, shopping and entertainment facilities. An oasis in the city.
If desired the deep block gives ample room for further extension and reconfiguration. S.T.C.A.
