Behind a crisp white powder-coated picket fence with an electric front gate, this Federation-style home pairs the character people look for in Grafton with the space and flexibility they rarely find. High ceilings, VJ walls and polished timber floors run throughout, and the living room is anchored by a fireplace for the cooler months.

The kitchen is the heart of the original home, with timber benchtops and a freestanding cooker set into the exposed brick chimney breast. It opens to the dining room, which has a full wall of built-in storage. There are three bedrooms in the main house, plus a sunroom that makes an ideal home office, and a central bathroom with a freestanding bath.

The rear extension is what sets this property apart. Essentially self-contained, it has its own kitchenette, ensuite, walk-in robe and separate entry from the deck. It will suit elderly parents, teenagers or guests, and could equally work as Airbnb accommodation or a home business (subject to any necessary approvals).

Outside, the huge covered entertaining deck is fitted with oversized ceiling fans and looks out over the backyard. A timber boardwalk leads through established gardens to the inground pool, shaded by a sail and served by its own covered entertaining area with sink. A second toilet in the laundry means nobody needs to walk through the house from the garden, deck or pool.

The block is approximately 2,000sqm and runs through to a rear lane, giving easy access to the extra shedding: a lock-up shed with roller door and an open bay beside it for the boat or caravan. A long carport sits at the front of the home. Ceiling fans and air conditioners throughout keep things comfortable, and a solar system on the roof helps with the power bills.

Character, land, a pool, shedding and room for the extended family, all on one title.