462 Guinea Street, Albury, Nsw, 2640

​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Steeped​ ​in​ ​history​ ​and​ ​presenting​ ​a​ ​rare​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​own​ ​a​ ​remarkable​ ​state​ ​and​ ​locally​ ​heritage-listed​ ​property,​ ​Bowden​ ​Chambers​ ​combines​ ​a​ ​captivating​ ​period​ ​residence​ ​with​ ​adjoining​ ​commercial​ ​premises​ ​in​ ​a​ ​prime​ ​position​ ​on​ ​the​ ​fringe​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Albury​ ​CBD.

Built​ ​circa​ ​1873​ ​on​ ​the​ ​corner​ ​of​ ​Guinea​ ​and​ ​David​ ​Streets,​ ​the​ ​property​ ​spent​ ​its​ ​first​ ​110​ ​years​ ​as​ ​a​ ​butcher​ ​shop​ ​and​ ​adjoining​ ​residence​ ​before​ ​more​ ​recently​ ​becoming​ ​home​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Albury​ ​Osteopathic​ ​Clinic.

Behind​ ​its​ ​charming​ ​front​ ​picket​ ​fence,​ ​the​ ​residence​ ​reveals​ ​a​ ​warm​ ​and​ ​tranquil​ ​ambience,​ ​rich​ ​in​ ​original​ ​character.​ ​Soaring​ ​ceilings,​ ​polished​ ​floorboards,​ ​beautiful​ ​fireplaces,​ ​pull​ ​lighting,​ ​cast​ ​iron​ ​ceiling​ ​roses,​ ​high​ ​skirting​ ​boards,​ ​picture​ ​rails​ ​and​ ​decorative​ ​plasterwork​ ​celebrate​ ​the​ ​home's​ ​remarkable​ ​heritage.

A​ ​stunning​ ​formal​ ​entry​ ​hall​ ​features​ ​intricate​ ​plasterwork​ ​and​ ​an​ ​original​ ​Vaseline​ ​pendant​ ​light,​ ​while​ ​two​ ​generous​ ​front​ ​bedrooms​ ​each​ ​enjoy​ ​gas​ ​log​ ​fires​ ​with​ ​original​ ​timber​ ​mantelpieces.​ ​The​ ​luxurious​ ​master​ ​suite​ ​includes​ ​a​ ​dressing​ ​room,​ ​extensive​ ​floor-to-ceiling​ ​robes​ ​and​ ​an​ ​opulent​ ​ensuite​ ​with​ ​frameless​ ​glass​ ​walk-in​ ​shower​ ​and​ ​his-and-her​ ​vanities.​ ​A​ ​main​ ​bathroom​ ​with​ ​corner​ ​spa​ ​bath,​ ​peaceful​ ​sitting​ ​room,​ ​separate​ ​study​ ​and​ ​large​ ​laundry,​ ​complete​ ​with​ ​the​ ​original​ ​kitchen​ ​wood​ ​stove,​ ​further​ ​enhance​ ​the​ ​home.

At​ ​the​ ​rear,​ ​an​ ​award-winning​ ​contemporary​ ​extension​ ​has​ ​been​ ​thoughtfully​ ​integrated​ ​with​ ​the​ ​original​ ​residence.​ ​A​ ​spectacular​ ​open-plan​ ​living​ ​and​ ​entertaining​ ​zone​ ​is​ ​connected​ ​by​ ​a​ ​glass-encased​ ​hall​ ​and​ ​opens​ ​to​ ​a​ ​paved​ ​alfresco​ ​terrace​ ​and​ ​landscaped​ ​courtyard​ ​with​ ​feature​ ​koi​ ​pond.

The​ ​gourmet​ ​kitchen​ ​features​ ​granite​ ​benchtops,​ ​integrated​ ​fridge/freezer​ ​and​ ​premium​ ​Miele​ ​appliances​ ​including​ ​dishwasher,​ ​oven,​ ​steam​ ​oven​ ​and​ ​induction​ ​cooktop.​ ​The​ ​living​ ​area​ ​centres​ ​around​ ​a​ ​striking​ ​gas​ ​pebble​ ​fireplace,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​dining​ ​space​ ​flows​ ​outdoors​ ​to​ ​the​ ​entertaining​ ​terrace​ ​and​ ​shady​ ​beer​ ​garden.
A​ ​captivating​ ​central​ ​conservatory,​ ​showcasing​ ​original​ ​brickwork​ ​and​ ​a​ ​scalloped​ ​glass​ ​chandelier,​ ​provides​ ​a​ ​memorable​ ​link​ ​between​ ​the​ ​historic​ ​home​ ​and​ ​contemporary​ ​extension.

Comforts​ ​include​ ​hydronic​ ​and​ ​underfloor​ ​heating,​ ​split-system​ ​air-conditioning,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​property​ ​has​ ​been​ ​rewired​ ​and​ ​replumbed.​ ​Access​ ​is​ ​available​ ​from​ ​both​ ​Guinea​ ​and​ ​David​ ​Streets,​ ​with​ ​a​ ​single​ ​garage,​ ​two​ ​single​ ​carports​ ​and​ ​additional​ ​storage​ ​or​ ​workshop​ ​space​ ​within​ ​the​ ​original​ ​horse​ ​stables.​ ​Established​ ​formal​ ​gardens​ ​and​ ​mature​ ​capital​ ​pear​ ​trees​ ​complete​ ​the​ ​residence.

To​ ​add​ ​further​ ​value,​ ​and​ ​interest​ ​the​ ​adjoining​ ​commercial​ ​premises​ ​provide​ ​an​ ​exceptional​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​operate​ ​a​ ​business​ ​alongside​ ​the​ ​home​ ​or​ ​explore​ ​alternative​ ​uses.​ ​The​ ​space​ ​comprises​ ​four​ ​treatment​ ​rooms,​ ​reception,​ ​private​ ​office,​ ​kitchen,​ ​bathrooms​ ​including​ ​accessible​ ​facilities,​ ​storage​ ​and​ ​additional​ ​rooms.​ ​It​ ​also​ ​retains​ ​historic​ ​features​ ​including​ ​access​ ​to​ ​the​ ​original​ ​wine​ ​cellar​ ​and​ ​distinctive​ ​stable​ ​doors.

With​ ​its​ ​prominent​ ​corner​ ​position,​ ​exceptional​ ​heritage​ ​credentials,​ ​award-winning​ ​renovation​ ​and​ ​flexible​ ​residential​ ​and​ ​commercial​ ​accommodation,​ ​Bowden​ ​Chambers​ ​offers​ ​an​ ​extraordinary​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​become​ ​custodian​ ​of​ ​one​ ​of​ ​Albury's​ ​most​ ​distinctive​ ​historic​ ​properties.

Features:
-​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Beautiful​ ​historic​ ​home,​ ​and​ ​office​ ​spaces
-​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Terrific​ ​central​ ​location
-​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Modern​ ​renovation,​ ​blends​ ​with​ ​the​ ​historic​ ​features

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