Quaint Burra cottage offering househunters a historic project – realestate.com.au

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A quaint Burra cottage is offering househunters a taste of what it was like living in the state’s Mid North 133 years ago.

The circa 1890-built bluestone home at 5 George St has hit the market in almost original condition.

Selling agent Alison Ward, of Elders Real Estate Clare Valley-Burra, said in her listing that it offered a great opportunity for a keen renovator to roll up their sleeves and transform the residence.

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“(It’s) close to original condition with some minor modifications being made over the years,” she said in the listing.

“There is plenty to be done but this quaint stone cottage provides the perfect opportunity to create your charming country residence, weekender or investment property.

“(With) quirky rustic doorways and original windows, the potential here is limited only by your imagination.”

The home hasn’t changed hands for 30 years, with property records showing it last sold in February 1993 for just $68,500.

It is on a sprawling 1130sq m block and has three bedrooms, a separate kitchen and loungeroom – both of which have original fireplaces – a bathroom and laundry, as well as an attic that could serve as another bedroom.

Outside, there is a double garage, several smaller sheds and a cubby house.

It is being sold via an expressions of interest campaign that closes at noon on September 30.

Latest PropTrack data shows the median house price in Burra is $325,000, which has climbed 26 per cent over the past year.