This c1878 historic sandstone home in the very heart of Berrima presents the perfect downsizer or weekend escape. Berrima is recognised as one of the most beautiful Georgian period villages in Australia, home to top restaurants galleries and wineries. It is also just 10 minutes to Bowral, Mittagong and Moss Vale, and 5 minutes off the freeway. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, with only 5 historic homes in total, number 5 was the resident 'Troopers Cottage' of the era. Consisting of two magnificent sandstone buildings, connected and restored for everyday living and year-round comfort, as well as a single lock up garage, converted to additional accommodation. Visual splendour awaits with the pretty cottage garden softening the solid handsome charm of the solid sandstone home and classic iron-roofed timber verandah. The wide central hallway leads to two spacious bedrooms, sitting room and dining room all featuring open fireplaces surrounded by original timber mantels. Sandstone hearths, 10ft. ceilings, picture rails, timber floors, high skirtings and tall deep sash windows reveal stamps of its era. The bespoke renovated kitchen features wood burning Esse oven & cooktop and a Falcon gas oven and cooktop, floor to ceiling cabinetry and stone bench and porcelain sink. A visual and working masterpiece. Both bathrooms have been renovated, the main bathroom features open fireplace and freestanding bath with views through French doors to your private garden. A colonial-style, enclosed timber breezeway connects the two original sandstone buildings to make a charming, light-filled casual dining space that opens out to the garden terrace. The terrace is set high and private with views over the stone wall, perfect for lazy afternoons alfresco entertaining bathed in all day sun. The garage has been converted to large bedroom and home office, however it can easily convert to a garage should new owners so desire. The property is an easy level walk to Berrima’s cafes and shops Josh's Cafe, Eschalot hated restaurant, Michael Reid Gallery, The Vault House, teh general store and post office and only steps to the banks of the beautiful Wingecarribee River. This home is a perfect downsizer, weekender, or has potential for great holiday rental income (STCA). * Solid Sandstone with new iron roof and guttering * 10ft ceilings, 5 fireplaces and original mantels * Original outhouse serves as garden/firewood shed * Flexible floorplan offer 3 spacious bedrooms + studio * Main bathroom with open fireplace (capped) freestanding bath * Second bathroom & combined laundry * Large North to rear outdoor stone terrace with views * Lock up freestanding weatherboard garage/studio * Loft storage, Beautiful established garden * Berrima Public School - very strong community * Walk to The Surveyor General Hotel, oldest continuing hotel in Australia * The Vault House, Michael Reid Gallery, Eschalot Restaurant, Peppergreen Estate Vinyard * Short drive to Bendooley Estate & Berkelouw Book Barn * 10 mins to Bowral, 4 mins to Freeway, 90 mins to Sydney