On track for great lifestyle in Lyall Bay

ASTYLISHLY renovated railway cottage close to the beach in Lyall Bay is expected to sell for above $725,000 when tenders close on September 26.

The two-bedroom dwelling, at 187 Onepu Rd, was built in the 1910s and occupies a sunny 246-square metre section with flat lawn and landscaped garden.

It combines apartment-style living with traditional character within a few minutes’ walk of Lyall Bay’s beach, cafes and shops.

The front door of the 86sqm weatherboard-and-iron roof cottage opens into spacious living/ dining areas with high ceilings and original floorboards.

The spectacular Carrara ceilings are complemented by art deco light fittings and the living/dining areas are open-plan with the smart kitchen.

The kitchen has an Ariston range with a five-burner gas cooktop and integrated dishwasher, white cabinetry with timber benchtops, and a breakfast bar.

At the western end of the cottage is the main bedroom. It overlooks an easy-care native garden and has a window seat with storage.

The second double-bedroom is in the eastern wing, with the bathroom and laundry.

The bedroom has a doublewardrobe and French doors to the private rear garden, with lawn and a shed.

The contemporary bathroom is tiled, with a walk-in shower, toilet and a modernist vanity.

As well as a northwest aspect for maximum sun, the cottage has gas radiator heating throughout.

‘‘This home exudes character, style and charm on an easy-care section just minutes from the beach and cafes that make Lyall Bay such a popular place to live,’’ Matt Thorn, of Lowe & Co Realty, says.

‘‘It’s been superbly renovated and affords a fantastic lifestyle for professionals who want to live in the heart of the bay while being handy to the city and the airport.

‘‘Seldom do cottages of this calibre come up for sale in this street, and with summer on the horizon, there couldn’t be a better time to move in and make the most of everything it offers.’’

The property has a rateable value of $720,000.