Esperance - Located in a sought-after area, this charming character home steeped in heritage history, has been lovingly restored to reflect its original build in 1897 by George Doust, head stockman for the prominent Dempster family.
Behind the classic white picket fence lies a delightful two-bedroom cottage where attention to detail is evident throughout. Period features have been carefully preserved, including original-style electrical light switches, sections of the original imported timbers brought to Esperance by ship in the early settlement days, along with beautiful timber doors and window surrounds.
The home blends heritage charm with tasteful modern décor, thoughtfully chosen to replicate the elegance of yesteryear. A spacious formal lounge features reverse-cycle air conditioning and cosy wood heating, creating the perfect place to relax.
French doors open onto a vine-covered arbor walkway leading to the repurposed garage/workshop, now transformed into a delightful outdoor entertaining room affectionately known by the current owner as "The Champagne House."
The immaculate grounds complete the picture with a paved outdoor entertaining area, lush reticulated lawns and gardens, outdoor shower, quaint front verandah, and even a charming chook house.
Set on a generous 770sqm block zoned R40, the property is perfectly positioned less than 300m from restaurants and foreshore beaches, and approximately 1km from the CBD.
A rare opportunity to own a piece of local history while enjoying the comforts of modern living.
This property at 6 Taylor Street, Esperance is a two bedroom, one bathroom house listed for sale by Paul Blackham at Esperance Real Estate.
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If you would like to get in touch with Paul Blackham regarding 6 Taylor Street, Esperance, please call 0402 278 256 or contact the agent via email.
The townsite of Esperance, located on the central south coast of the state, derives its name from the bay on which it is located. Esperance Bay was given this name by Admiral Bruny D'Entrecasteaux, commander of the French expedition which explored this coast in 1792. The name honours the ship "L'Esperance" commanded by Captain Huon de Kermadec, which anchored here on 9 December 1792. The bay provided safe anchorage while repairs were made to the "L'Esperance". The name of the other ship in D'Entrecasteaux's expedition, "L'Recherche", is preserved by the naming of the adjacent islands as the Archipelago of the Recherche.
The area of the Esperance townsite was first settled by the Dempster family in the 1870's, and in 1876 a telegraph station was opened here. The formal gazettal of the townsite did not occur until 1893.