Wednesday 24 October 2012

Have you ever wanted a weekender?

Well it's always been on my wish list. I have often dreamt of having a little cottage to escape to on weekends and school holidays. A place to get away from city life, a place to catch up with friends and family, and a place that will give my kiddos many fond memories to look back upon.

Well I think I may have found the perfect place! This house definitely ticks all the boxes:
  • it's within 2 hours of Brisbane
  • it's an original weatherboard cottage full of character
  • very private and secluded
  • close to town
  • near the beach
  • and surrounded by mature trees
This little weatherboard house....


sits on just over 1/2 an acre of land. There are no other houses within sight and it's surrounded by big, shady trees. The gardens are a little overgrown, and could do with a bit of TLC, but there is so much potential here.

I love the view from the north-facing rear deck across the countryside and it shows you just how close the beach is.



You can just about smell the clean, salty air. It's a little bit country, and a little bit coast. The house has good bones - I would retain all the existing features and furnish it very, very simply.

The house was constructed in the 1920's - it has 14 foot ceilings and the rooms are of grand proportions. The current layout is not bad, but I would make a few minor changes.

The internal colour scheme is well, rather hideous and each room is painted a different colour - this house needs lashings of white paint. However despite this, I can see this front bedroom that has french doors opening onto the wrap around verandah ...


looking a little like this:


The existing living room ......





with the old carpet pulled up and floorboards sanded and polished (and some more white paint) could look similar to this:



or this:

And the room which is now used as a dining room:


I would reinstate a farmhouse style, eat-in kitchen, which is probably where the original kitchen once used to be.


This room is north-facing, so it would get fantastic natural light with the added bonus of having ocean views as well.

Oh it's so nice to dream ....


8 comments:

  1. Oh lovely!

    I can see that potential there!

    Some white paint, some rustic furniture and a house full of fun and kids is all you need to bring it to life!

    Lovely post Caroline. x

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    1. This house used to sit on 300 acres - if it were still the case, my hubby would be packing up now! xx

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  2. It looks perfect!
    May I ask where it is? I don't want to steal it don't worry! I am just curious! But if you want to keep it a secret I totally understand!

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    1. It just happens to be in your favourite neck of the woods! xx

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  3. Oh wow. Love how it's in such original condition and love your inspiration pictures. It has so much potential.
    x

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    1. Isn't it a beauty? I could seriously move for this one. xx

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  4. I agree with Zara, I love the bones of this house and equally love your inspiration pics. Go for it! mel x

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  5. The thought of having a huge block is so appealing at the moment - probably more so because of our current living conditions. This apartment is doing my head in and we'll be here for at least 9 more months. xx

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