The house and history

Our first home, bought in August 2008, is a Californian Bungalow, cottage style, built around 1925, in Armidale NSW, Australia. It has a deep, narrow block, a total of 920 sq m. It is a heritage-listed property, due to its original facade and intact interior, as well as being an excellent example of this particular style, popular in Australia in that era. (the Inter-War era)

One unusual aspect of this house are the cross symbols in the front brickwork.

Being heritage-listed means that while we can do any changes we like to the interior and back of the house, we cannot change the front facade. We love so much about it that we love to try and keep to its' original design, inside and out, or at least keep the changes 'friendly' to the origins. The 'heritage' guy came up from Sydney to give advice (for free!) and he was impressed with the place and how original it is.

We now live 3 blocks from downtown, just off the main street running through town. Armidale, a town of 26,000, has two main hills with downtown in the middle. We live on the lower slope of the North hill, close to schools, a park and walking and biking paths. It is a friendly neighbourhood, where people look after their homes, a mix of old and new. We're adjusting to living in town after living for 4 years in the country, but living in town has its' perks and conveniences. We still miss the space and peace and quiet of our old place but are also excited and pleased about our first home and improving and enjoying it for years to come.