Property of the week: A cottage to swoon over

If you love the idea of a humble, heart-warming cottage that is packed full of contemporary high-end finishes, then this is one is for you. An original 100 year old cottage at 16 Noble Rd, Killcare is currently for sale and it has undertaken a mind-blowing transformation. Five years ago it was rundown with brown carpets and mint green walls, now the property is completely unrecognisable. And it is an absolute showstopper.

“The current owners own a flooring business and completely gutted the home, yet they have managed to retain the heritage charm of the home,” agent Baraka Leporte said. Set on waterfront reserve, the coastal retreat includes all the modern comforts like ducted airconditioning, alfresco entertainment zones, customised engineered oak flooring throughout and an azure blue pool flooded in sunlight.

The striking design erases the boundaries between indoors and out, with flawless interior spaces merging entirely with sun-drenched decks. There are sliding stackers on two sides, banks of louvres, an outdoor kitchen, fireplace with sandstone feature wall and an incredible main bedroom that features an ensuite with heated flooring.

Outstanding materials like Astra Walker brass tapware were used to help retain the country cottage charm and the façade will leave you feeling enchanted with its white weatherboard, gorgeous veranda and surrounding greenery. The property is packed full of nostalgia and well-known in the local community. “It was owned by the same lady for 50-60 years and she used to sit on the front porch, so everybody knew who she was,” Mr Leporte said.