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Renovated red cottage in the country comes with ‘Orient Express’
Country cottage for sale in Oxford has its own train carriage suite.
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A renovated 1910 cottage in Oxford, Canterbury, is for sale, featuring a unique, refurbished train carriage as a self-contained guest suite. The property at 54 Gammans Rd includes a three-bedroom main house on 1.6ha, fully insulated and double-glazed.
The carriage, previously operated as an Airbnb, offers significant income potential. Combining modern comforts with historic charm, this distinctive property is listed for enquiries over $880,000 and presents a unique lifestyle or investment opportunity.
Built in 1910, the cottage has been home to a growing family for the past 20 years.
And the piéce de rèsistance - a fully restored train carriage that provides a self-contained guest suite.
The carriage recalls some of the luxury of the Orient Express.
Mid-way along the carriage there’s a kitchenette and a small table beside the window.
And there are bathroom facilities on board.
The hallway in the house retains its traditional panelling and mouldings.
Although with every modern convenience, the kitchen has traditionally styled panel doors on the cabinetry, and the old Rayburn range remains.
Living areas open to the outdoors.
The main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom.
With 1.06ha (fenced), there is ample space for outdoor living, gardens or even livestock.
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