Dating back to 1855, this magnificent Victorian Regency villa is reminiscent of a distinguished Knightsbridge residence and is based on the classic London model of a three storey townhouse with basement. The largest and most impressive of a group of three, it was built by the Favelle brothers, a wealthy family of jewellers, as their principal residence. Offered as a 99 year lease, this completely original colonial property features a prime setting at the base of the Harbour Bridge, metres to the harbour foreshore, and offers an exceptional opportunity to recreate.
Features Include:
- Early landmark entrenched in Sydney’s colonial and maritime history
- Harbour views over Walsh Bay and North Shore from three vast levels
- Grand ionic portico and reception hall, soaring ceilings, timber floors
- In need of total sympathetic restoration to return to its former glory
- Stately formal rooms, marble fireplaces, huge casement windows
- Flexible layout with multiple rooms, large bedrooms with fireplaces
- Sandstone flagged basement with courtyard and rear lane access
- Heritage-rich city fringe precinct, stroll to the historic Rocks district