Mere metres from picturesque Torpedo Bay sits a freshly remodelled home just waiting for a new family to add their stories to Devonport’s long and interesting history.
Dating back to the 1870s, 4 Cheltenham Road in Devonport, North Shore, was one of the area’s original seaside cottages. Most recently, it was owned by the same family for almost 60 years before being transformed into a modern, comfortable, essentially brand-new home that still manages to retain its roots.
Much of the original home has been restored and reinvented while at the same time welcomed into the 21st century.
Four bedrooms (two with views out to the water just 50 metres away) and the main family bathroom open off the wide central hallway which draws visitors out to a generous 100sqm living, kitchen and dining space. This extension spills out onto a low-maintenance backyard through large sliders, perfect for entertaining long into the evening after a day at the beach (and with plenty of room for a pool).
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4 Cheltenham Road in Devonport is on the market for sale by auction on September 21. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom property has a 2021 RV of $2.94 million.
Bayleys agent Helen Michell, who is marketing this property, says 4 Cheltenham Road is a unique offering in a unique part of the North Shore.
The generous 100sqm extension of living, kitchen and dining space spills out onto a low-maintenance backyard through large sliders. Photo / Supplied
“It’s rare to have an unassuming early cottage reinvented with all creature comforts to such a high standard. It’s on a very sociable little corner, and looking out to the harbour from the front deck is irresistible. With the beach across the road, and a boat ramp just over 100m from the front door, it’s so easy to get into the water. The new owners won't know what a wonderful location it is until they move in,” Michell says.
While it’s hard to pinpoint the star of this home, the enormous space beneath the house deserves a special mention.
Originally a basement area that was dug out by the previous owner by hand during his retirement, the space has been enclosed and fully lined to create a versatile room that could be a second lounge for the kids, a media room, office space, guest room, playroom – the opportunities are endless.
The home is just metres from Torpedo Bay, with two of the four bedrooms having views out to the water. Photo / Supplied
4 Cheltenham Road in Devonport was one of the area’s original seaside cottages. Photo / Supplied
The vision of the house upgrade revolved around retaining the character of the original home while creating a luxurious yet comfortable family home that effortlessly slots into the relaxed beachy lifestyle Cheltenham is renowned for.
“We’ve kept the old part of the house like for like which respects where the home has come from,” says the owner.
“But the modern extension has been designed to add a whole new personality to the home. It’s very large which will be great for a family, and the 3.5m stud creates a lovely feeling of space and openness.”
Solid American oak and New Zealand wool carpet has been used throughout the home, along with natural stone in the bathroom and a welcoming neutral colour palate throughout. Double glazing and ducted central heating and cooling make this home comfortable whatever the weather.
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