Be amongst the first to view this stunning circa 1930 home, level 1189sqm block backing on to the seasonal Cemetery Creek providing a corridor for a large variety of birds and wildlife. This solid hardwood timber and brick home, three-bedroom with magnificent timber floorboards, timber windows and high ceilings with original art deco features and light fittings. The stunning period features in this well-presented home are a real highlight. A tasteful renovation has maintained the home's period charm, without compromising on comfort or convenience. Once inside you are greeted with a stunning lounge room with an original fireplace, character filled hallway with beautiful ornate features which are located throughout the home. As you walk into the home you feel the love and warmth created by the original settlers. In 1930, when the youngest son of (9 children) of The Deopel Family, Eric John Doepel married Thelma (previously Halpin) a house was built for them on the site of the Doepel Family tennis court. Doepel House (built in 1900), located on the eastern side of the site was home to the famous boat builders, the Doepels. Perfectly designed to suit the mid-north coast climate, the home benefits from a strong indoor-outdoor connection. Bedrooms open out from timber French doors into a sunroom; louvred windows let in cool, coastal breezes; and the living and dining area is adjoined by a large entertaining verandah overlooking landscaped gardens and a large backyard. This beautiful home is walking distance to the town's best schools, cafes and restaurants and offers a truly enviable lifestyle. There is currently a bounty of fruit and edible leaf trees including mandarin (at least 60 years old), grapefruit, bush lemon, orange tree, lemon, cumquats and pawpaw's. Ancient (110) year old giant white magnolia, shared with Doepel House. Australian natives planted along the western boundary, Japanese box hedges, murraya hedge on western boundary, recently planted lomandras along the bank, Jacaranda tree and bird bath. Features: -Art Deco original features in most rooms, ceilings, fretwork and original light fittings -One bathroom, two toilets - second one on the back verandah -Brand new kitchen, tiling and dishwasher -Brand new electric cooktop and oven installed -House freshly painted inside and out in attractive neutral colours -Parking for two cars under house (in tandem), on a painted concrete pad -Excellent under house storage and workshop, including old cement trough and storage for gardening equipment -Brand new roof installed this year -New laundry upstairs which provides for a front load washing machine with sink and storage -New clear glass louvres installed around the laundry -Reverse Cycle AC -NBN connected -500 metres walk to Bellingen CBD 25 minutes approx. to Coffs Harbour Airport. 15 minutes approx. to the beaches at Urunga and Mylestom and 20 minutes approx. to Dorrigo National Rain Forest. Amazing opportunity to purchase this historic Bellingen home with these features in an excellent location on a large block. Contact Warren on 0427 552 287 or Amy on 0423 873 009 to arrange for an inspection. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. We cannot however guarantee its accuracy and interested parties should make and rely on their own enquiries.