1 Govett Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780, Australia

Govett House is positioned on the cusp of Leura and embraces some of the most spectacular views in the Blue Mountains. Offering a direct panorama of Mount Solitary, Burragorang Valley and the World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park. An ever-changing view with misty mornings, sun-dappled escarpments and spectacular sunsets.

Set in a private and peaceful cul-de-sac location, perched above the Leura Cascades, this mountain gem is something special. The house was rebuilt by the present owners to incorporate every possible convenience so a comfortable style of living is assured. The substantial custom designed home has 4/5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, spacious light-filled living areas overlooking the exquisite, cold climate gardens and those magnificent views.

The century-old garden is a sanctuary, full of unexpected treasures and surprises. Enjoy strolling along the mossy pathways under the towering tree canopy and sense the serenity and smells of the different seasons. The mountain mystique stays with you as you wander through the Japanese garden into the rainforest where you clearly hear the tinkling of the Cascades and the chatter of birds. The garden is contained by numerous dry stone walls and a variety of trees such as sequoia, Himalayan pine, rhododendrons and azaleas, tree ferns as well as many species of hellebore, blossoms and bulbs in Spring. There are daphnes, maples, mint bushes and waratahs and many other natives to attract birdlife.

The house features:
• Main bedroom with ensuite and private balcony with full uninterrupted views
• Four additional bedrooms or option of home office/library
• Built-ins throughout
• Open-plan living room with floor to ceiling windows maximising the views from every possible angle
• Modern kitchen with pantry, granite benchtops and quality appliances
• Two sandstone fireplaces and timber floors add to the ambience
• Gas underfloor and hydronic heating, reverse-cycle air-conditioning
• Heritage-style sandstone courtyard surrounded by garden and views
• Fully-fenced, established garden block approximately 1371m2
• Original home dating back to 1920's
• Masses of storage, basement workshop/cellar, internal laundry and ducted vacuum system
• Lock up garage and plenty of additional parking
• Ideally located to both Leura and Katoomba