Historic 'Templeton House'
Gunning is a lovely small town, full of local history, and this remarkable property is no exception. Built in the 1890’s, the home operated as the local maternity hospital, known as ‘Templeton House’, from approximately 1916-1936 under the expertise of Nurse Caldwell, a prominent community member with strong family ties to the district. The locals will tell you that some of the babies born in Templeton House are still living in the area, so you may be lucky enough to meet one or two of them and hear some of the local stories and memories they are able to share.
Since then, the house has become a home, ideal for a growing family with plenty of room to move. The kitchen has been updated to suit the modern chef with a large central island bench that provides a double sink and plenty of space to sit and chat with loved ones while you cook. There is a gas cooktop with rangehood, good storage and easy access through to the dining room that provides enough space for a family-sized dining table.
The formal loungeroom provides an elongated design, with plenty of natural light, a reverse cycle unit and a cosy slow combustion fireplace that occupies the original fireplace alcove. In addition, there is a lovely, enclosed sunroom and the home has been updated with an impressive 5.5kw solar panel system plus 10kw battery, providing good storage capacity and to assist with rising energy costs.
The home provides five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study with clever mezzanine. The family bathroom has been modernised to provide a shower, freestanding soaker tub and a clever, upcycled vanity with a large bowl style basin. While the home has been modernised where it counts, it holds dear to many of the original features including timber floors in some rooms and soaring, high ceilings with pressed metal and timber accents.
Outside, the property occupies an impressive, 4,878sqm block with sealed road access, just moments from Gunning Town Centre. There is a raised, timber deck, paved entertaining area and plenty of room to potter and create your dream gardens and outdoor spaces. The expansive block is a manageable size, while being large enough for the kids to ride bikes, keep pets and even run a few animals. There is access to Meadow Creek at the rear of the property and pleasant street appeal complete with a white picket fence, floral pops of colour, a single garage and a double carport.
While Gunning is rich in local history, it has grown and established like any other rural town with much to offer. There is a lovely local school, cafes, fuel and great community services including the library, public pool and park. There is easy access onto the highway for an effortless commute into Yass, Goulburn or Canberra.
• Historic family home, just moments from town
• 4,878sqm block with Meadow Creek access
• Once operated as historic, local maternity home
• Five bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a study
• Modern kitchen with Island bench, gas cooktop
• Elongated lounge with R/C unit and fireplace
• Modern family bathroom
• Enclosed sunroom, deck, paved entertaining area
• Clever combination of modern updates and original features
• Single garage plus double carport
• 5.5kw solar panel system with 10kw battery
The information contained above is believed to be correct at time of advertising however, we take no responsibility for the accuracy of this information and prospective purchasers are advised to rely on their own research.
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