Step into a slice of history with this inviting cottage, oozing street appeal and timeless charm, a wide inviting front verandah and established greenery adorned this home with the perfect blend of character and potential.
Inside, you'll find warm and welcoming spaces highlighted by traditional features, high ceilings, and timber look flooring. The lounge boasts a standout original fireplace with a rustic exposed brick surround and a built-in wood fire – perfect for cozy winter nights. An updated split system ensures year-round comfort.
The kitchen and dining zone retains its vintage feel, complete with a beautiful original Metters stove and alcove, adding a touch of nostalgic elegance. The dining room showcases a stunning jarrah ceiling, enhancing the home's historic character while adding warmth and visual appeal. Natural light fills the space, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout.
Two generous bedrooms, both carpeted for comfort. The master bedroom features reverse cycle air conditioning, ensuring restful nights in any season, the second bedroom has BIR, whilst the sleep out can provide a third bedroom if required or additional living space, utility room for hobbies/study.
Outdoors, the home continues to shine. The patio area is ideal for relaxing or entertaining. while an outdoor shower is a thoughtful touch-perfect for cooling off on warm days or rinsing off after a hard day's work. An outdoor laundry and toilet add everyday practicality. The powered shed/workshop offers abundant storage and workspace, with convenient access via rear gates. The property also offers side access. A large, raised garden bed with trellis awaits your green thumb, complemented by rainwater tanks to support sustainable gardening.
Character homes with this much potential don't come around often – the perfect entry point into the property market or an excellent addition to your investment portfolio inspect today and imagine the possibilities!
Property Features
• Classic cottage façade with bullnose verandah
• Wood fire with exposed brick mantle plus split system air conditioning
• Vintage kitchen features with Metters stove
• Shed/workshop with rear access
• Positioned in a peaceful street, close to town amenities
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This property at 20 Raymond Street, Collie is a three bedroom, one bathroom house sold by Matt Blackford at Elders Real Estate South West on 19 Jun 2025.
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The townsite of Collie is located 202 kilometres south southeast of Perth and about 50 kilometres east of Bunbury. It is situated on the Collie River after which it is named. The river, which rises in the Darling Range and flows into Leschenault Estuary near Bunbury, is named after Dr Alexander Collie who was a Royal Navy surgeon that discovered the river in 1829.
Collie is a coal mining town with the coalfields developed in the late 1890s, and land set aside for a townsite. The name Collie was generally used from the beginning, and when lots were surveyed and the townsite gazetted in December 1897, it was named Collie.
Surrounded by forests, rivers and lakes, Collie is a modern thriving community with country charm and hospitality. Collie offers shopping facilities, with two supermarkets, gift shops and a range of specialty stores. There are two medical practices and dental surgeries, and allied health services including physiotherapist, chiropractors, podiatrist and Silver Chain which all support the Collie District Hospital.
There is a range of sporting clubs and associations based in Collie, which has become a mountain biking hub in recent years. Collie has five primary schools including Allanson Primary School, Fairview Primary School, Amaroo Primary School, Saint Brigid's Catholic College and Wilson Park Primary School, and one high school - Collie Senior High School.