A gorgeous weatherboard home with all the features you would expect from a home of this era…

* Stunning weatherboard residence – a perfect example of c1886 architecture
* Very short stroll to Leura Village, shopping, cafes and restaurants…
* Five bedrooms and two bathrooms…
* Lead light windows throughout
* Fretwork and wide skirting boards
* Generously sized throughout
* High pressed metal ceilings with original cornices
* Sashed timber windows
* Kauri, Blackbutt and Baltic floorboards
* Formal lounge/dining/billiard room with fireplace
* Natural gas central heating
* Cosy library with fireplace
* Second living area overlooking pretty rear deck and garden
* Family eat-in kitchen with granite bench tops and island bench
* Large walk-in larder
* Sandstone walls and Wisteria laden arbors set amongst established mountain gardens

“Friarscroft” c1886

“Friarscroft” c1886 has only been “caretaken” by four previous families. It is a rare and beautiful gem located conveniently within a short stroll to cosmopolitan Leura Village and set on nearly 3000 sqm of level, luscious land.

The garden is well established, with beautiful specimen trees and shrubs…..A 30 year old Magnolia greets you as you walk through the sandstone pillars but the real magic begins when you discover the weeping cherries, maples, hazelnuts and walnuts. There are thousands of bulbs planted throughout the garden making springtime a cacophony of glorious colour!

Bedroom 1 was originally the parlour and has a stunning bay window with window seats surrounded by fretwork and leadlight windows. The other 4 bedrooms are also charming and overlook the gardens. “Friarscroft” is one of the prettiest houses in Leura with so many delightful and original features.

The large family eat-in kitchen has granite bench tops and island bench as well as gas cooking and a walk-in larder.

The front old-fashioned wrap around verandah is a great place to follow the sun in winter and wide enough for informal tea parties while the rear west facing deck is great for entertaining and overlooks the ever changing cottage gardens.

Will you be the 5th owners???

Please allow at least 45 minutes to inspect, as there really is so much to absorb, imagine and experience!!

Inspections are by appointment only by calling Kim Martin of RA Lawrence, blue mountains lifestyle properties on 0412 269 955.