168 Rankin Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia

Once in a while, you discover a home that has the ability to both draw you in and stop you in your tracks all at once. Cleary Fairbrother Property invites you to experience the allure of 168 Rankin Street. Nestled peacefully on a low maintenance 444sqm block, right in the heart of the bustling Bathurst CBD, this property is perfectly positioned, and ideal for those seeking a convenient and easy-care lifestyle.

Offering charming original features and beautifully renovated and re-imagined spaces, this attractive double-brick home delivers a timeless blend of classic charm and contemporary comfort that honours its history, celebrates the present and is ready for the future.

Built circa 1860, and boasting four bedrooms, multiple living spaces and stunning architectural features, this home is perfect for families looking for a beautifully established turn-key home in an ideal location, as well as investors looking for short-term accommodation opportunities.

Property features:
- A charming full brick façade with covered porch and a neat, fully enclosed front courtyard with excellent secure off street parking that can easily accommodate multiple vehicles, a caravan or boat, a valuable and rare feature to have in town
- As you enter the home, there are four generous bedrooms, all with custom built in robes. The Master features an elegant ensuite that is filled with light and includes a large shower with rain showerhead, multiple exhaust extractors, a floating vanity with stone benchtop, toilet and a heated towel rail
- The front of the home also features beautiful original polished floorboards
- An inviting hallway takes you through to the show stopping living space. Comprising of two expansive, yet intimate and beautiful rooms that feature attractive and easily maintained timber floating flooring
- The open plan dining and family room showcases a cathedral ceiling, has been well designed to incorporate cleverly concealed ducted heating and cooling and conveniently adjoins the well-appointed kitchen
- This designer kitchen features a freestanding Belling 900mm Dual Fuel Upright Cooker, integrated dishwasher, sleek stone benchtops, a large pantry and plenty of storage space
- The family bathroom is both incredibly stylish and functional, finished using a pleasing combination of pressed tin and shiplap timber panelling, an antique style claw foot tub and shower, vanity, toilet, good storage and laundry space
- The heart of the home is your final destination in this generously proportioned residence. This separate living space has been a recent addition, finished with an impeccable eye for both detail and design. The cathedral ceiling seems to soar to the heavens and has been adorned with handsome spotted gum timber. The gas log fireplace adds to the coziness and comfort of this impeccably thought-out and executed home. The jewel in the crown though has to be the immense, double-glazed living picture window, that overlooks one of the most tranquil gardens you will find
- From this space, cleverly appointed bi-fold doors open out to the spotted gum deck and entertaining area which encourages seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining
- If the living room is the heart of this home, then the beautifully presented backyard is the soul. Low-maintenance, beautifully landscaped and fully enclosed, this is a place of wonder and whimsy. Impeccably curated and cultivated, the plantings have been deliberate and delicate, providing a true haven in the heart of the city. Beckoning birdlife and people alike, spending time in your own little piece of paradise will both invigorate and inspire. Featuring a well-designed studio that is pleasing to admire and practical in its purpose, it makes for the perfect sunny space for hobbies, creativity, a work from home office or additional guest accommodation, the options are endless. There is also a paved courtyard, newly installed modular garden walls that are a great insulator, raised veggie garden, a 3000L water tank with pump that services the grounds, a terrific workshop and single garage with roller door, a carport/bbq area, and gated driveway with tandem off-street parking
- Further outstanding features of this home include ducted heating and cooling throughout plus a cosy gas log fireplace, ensuring year-round comfort, the appointment of solar panels that work so well in this home, and are a must for modern living, new plumbing and electrical throughout and many original period features that fit effortlessly with the modern enhancements

Teeming with character, and truly unique in its design, this central four-bedroom home unfolds before you, offering more space than first meets the eye. An eclectic property, rich in history, art, architecture and style, so much care has been put into making this a home for the ages.

The location, which is an easy distance to local parks, primary and secondary schools and the CBD, adds to the extreme liveability of this much-loved residence. This is an amazing opportunity to either live in or invest in one of Bathurst's most popular streets. With properties so close to the CBD in high demand, this home is a rare find!

Whether you're a first-home buyer, investor, downsizer or seeking a versatile space for possible commercial use, this delightful property is sure to surpass your expectations.

Contact Cleary Fairbrother property today for more information.

Disclaimer: All information contained herein is obtained from property owners or third-party sources which we believe are reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however we cannot guarantee it. All interested person/s should rely on their own enquiries