Historic coal miners cottage hits market in iconic mountains village

A rare former miner’s cottage in the heart of a picturesque village is offering buyers a charming way into Blue Mountains life.Just a four-minute stroll from the cafes, restaurants and markets of the Blackheath village centre, 67 Govetts Leap Road is on the market with a $895,000 to $960,000 price guide.67 Govetts Leap Road is one of just a handful of small coal mining cottages remaining in the area. Picture: realestate.com.auThe three-bedroom home sits on just 307sqm, but manages to squeeze in a sunroom, courtyard, sculpture garden, separate art studio and a fully plumbed outdoor bath.Owners Paul and Beth bought the cottage around three years ago as a weekend getaway while living in Sydney’s inner west, around an hour and 35 minutes away by car.Beth is a painter and Paul a sculptor, and the creative community is one of the things they love most about Blackheath. “It’s an arts hub,” Paul told realestate.com.au.Blackheath is known for its vibrant creative arts community. Picture: realestate.com.auSome of the hard work had already been done by previous owners, including rewiring and replumbing. All the windows had been replaced, helping the cottage retain heat “fantastically well” th...