49 Lionel Road, Darlington

Set well back from the road and nestled privately amongst gorgeous and fragrant cottage gardens, is this pretty-as-a-picture character cottage. Believed to have been built in the 1930’s as a weekender for a longstanding headmaster of Guildford Grammar College, “Felicity Cottage”, as it is aptly named, has been lovingly restored by its current owners and is sure to capture your heart.

2/3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms (3wc's)
Separate large office or 3rd bed
Master suite with private lux bath
Gracious lounge & open fireplace
Country-style colonial mod kitchen
Gorgeous family or garden room
Original polished Blackbutt floors
Decked verandah/patio & al fresco
Hen house plus olive and fruit trees
Private F/fenced 2083 sqm cnr blk
Romantic renovated charming cottage

A private double access driveway from Bertram Street leads to “Felicity Cottage”. Mature and established trees and gardens frame the property and provide a sense of seclusion, while the wisteria walk as you enter the gate, provides a fragrant introduction to this romantic residence.

Enter the home to the intimate dining room which is coloured in crisp white and boasts stylish plantation shutters and the original Blackbutt flooring which features throughout much of the cottage. The quaint yet modern, country-style kitchen overlooks this area. The kitchen boasts quality stainless steel appliances and a Villeroy and Boche double butlers sink. Throw open the windows and allow the fresh scented breezes from the front garden to fill the room while you prepare culinary delights for family and friends.

The family room, or the "garden room" as the current owners prefer to call it, flows through from the kitchen. Banks of french doors from this room open out to a wide decked verandah which is framed by exquisite cottage gardens and fragrant climbing jasmine. A free standing central wood stove keeps this pretty space warm in winter while a large spit system air conditioner ensures comfort during the hot summer months.

The formal lounge is accessed from the hallway which leads to what was the original entry to "Felicity Cottage". A fireplace with decorative mantle forms the focus of this elegant room; the perfect place to retreat for some quiet and solitude.

The main bedroom is simply delightful. It is bathed in natural light from the bank of windows and features built in robes and a gorgeous freestanding bath which overlooks the back garden. This wing also contains a spacious bathroom with double vanity and a separate toilet. The second bedroom is also of a generous size and has built in robes and shares the use of the second bathroom. The remaining room is currently being utilised as a study and has a built in desk but is spacious enough to serve as a third bedroom if required.

The gardens are simply magical. Wander along the winding paths amongst beds of fragrant cottage plants to separate "garden rooms" which include an olive grove, fruit, herb and vegetable garden and a private gazebo. The cutest of hen houses (named the "Henn Palace" after the original owner) provides idyllic accommodation to three very happy chickens. One can imagine collecting your own free range eggs and some home grown produce to create a breakfast to be enjoyed on the Verandah....now, this is living!

Rarely do properties of this character and quality become available in the Darlington Hills. Lovingly renovated in keeping with its' heritage and completely rewired, "Felicity Cottage" comes complete with a host of other features including a spacious exterior laundry with extra toilet, garden shed and ample off-street parking.

For more information or to arrange a viewing of "Felicity Cottage" please contact
PATRICK HARPER on 0413 440 107.