Positioned beautifully beyond a wide verge from the street and behind a pretty picket fence, is this elegant, whitewashed stone cottage in the heart of Berrima village. Set amongst other heritage properties, “Sovereign Cottage” would suit those seeking the idyllic country escape surrounded by Georgian colonial architecture.

Over the years the property has benefited greatly from sympathetic renovations and extensions ensuring heritage values have been retained for the future. In the heart of the home lies the quintessential country kitchen featuring stone walls, a vaulted ceiling, views over the historic Berrima Courthouse and side access to alfresco dining. Finishes include hand-painted timber cabinetry, stone benchtops, Belfast sink, and brand new stainless steel European appliances.

Formal and informal living spaces offer great flexibility. The formal lounge and dining is located in the historic part of the cottage at the front and features an original open fireplace and beautiful dual aspect. The informal lounge and dining lies in the newer part at the rear and offers a triple aspect enhanced by a gorgeous bank of Georgian windows flooded with northern light. This space also benefits from rear verandah and garden access as well as French doors leading onto undercover dining which is shaded by a mature Japanese maple.

The master bedroom suite is at the rear and features walk-in robe and ensuite/main bathroom with freestanding bath, frameless shower, heated towel rail and overhead heat lamps fusing period style with sleek modern influences. Two further guest bedrooms are located at the front of the cottage, one with an original open fireplace. A second bathroom/laundry provides additional shower and toilet facilities with access to the side garden.

Classic whitewashed walls, sisal carpets and stone floors evoke a sophisticated country interior. In addition to the open fires, the cottage is comfortably heated with a centrally ducted system which allows for a separate zoning function.

Outside “Sovereign Cottage” provides a low maintenance lifestyle with hundred year old trees offering privacy and tranquility. A sandstone paved driveway leads to an oversized tandem garage and carport which could easily be used as an artist’s space given the deep windows overlooking the garden.

Fastidiously maintained throughout the years, this home will offer the astute buyer a solid heritage property to enjoy care free.