Queanbeyan 100-year-old cottage offers comfort and space

The owners of this 100-year-old cottage fondly refer to their home as the Tardis, with its humble street facade hiding space and comfort within.

Rob and Carol Thelning have lived in the 1914-circa Queanbeyan property for almost 20  years and say the cosy home is ready for a new owner to take it to another level.

“This house has wrapped its arms around us and delivered above and beyond for our family, despite being built almost 100 years ago,” Rob says.

“We have renovated it to ensure it has been a comfortable and spacious home for our needs but there is a great opportunity for someone else to add their own personality if they wanted to renovate or upgrade the house.”

The Thelnings say one of the home’s attributes is its central location with the Surveyor Street property within walking distance to schools, parks and shops.

Although the property has some heritage significance it is a non-listed home with historic features including a bullnose verandah, pressed metal ceilings and high-pitched roof.

The house has three bedrooms and a studio.

No. 5 Surveyor Street, Queanbeyan, will be auctioned on Saturday, May 28 through Ian McNamee & Partners’ Jerrabomberra agents Mark Higgs and Steve Taskovski. Price guide: $400,000. Inspect: Saturday and Sunday noon-12.30pm.