A grand residence amidst Sydney’s upper echelon, this substantial family home is the epitome of prestige. As formal or as casual as desired, the magnificent circa 1920 period features are sensitively combined with luxurious modern finishes for 21st century family living. Dress circle positioned to maximise privacy, northerly sunlight and picturesque harbour views, the flexible floor plan extends out to landscaped sunny gardens, expansive decking and idyllic poolside entertaining (complete with outdoor shower, fully automated irrigation and gas for bbq).
From the gracious sandstone entrance portico to the elegant reception hall, splendid cedar joinery and leadlight windows, the ambience is captivating from the first impression to the last. The bay fronted drawing room has a carved sandstone working fireplace, while the adjoining separate study is an ideal library/music room or guest room. There is a banquet sized dining room, a CaesarStone gas oversized kitchen/breakfast area and a massive open family room leading effortlessly to alfresco wraparound decking and a large sunny salt water pool with spa and swimjets.
The palatial master retreat includes a bay fronted sitting area, walk in wardrobe, an indulgent ensuite bathroom (spa bath, separate double shower), and a separate study/home office or nursery. There are 4 additional double bedrooms (2 with shared big balcony), ample built in storage, a main bathroom, another ensuite and marble guest powder room (with wine cellar), walk in linen press and an internal laundry/utility room opening to a drying area. Offering towering ceilings and polished wooden floors, this blue ribbon family residence includes a remote double garage, electronic gated additional off street parking for another 2 cars, established landscaping and level lawns, sandstone pathways/garden walls, security system, air conditioning and much much more.
Within walking distance of Cranbrook and Scots College, Redleaf Pool and Seven Shillings Beach, this privileged home is just minutes to Double Bay, Rose Bay and Bondi Junction. Located close to the east’s best in shopping, dining, marinas, golf courses, tennis courts, transport and parks.
Features include:
- Luxury living on a grand scale
- North aspect, harbour outlook
- Flexible, flowing indoors and out
- Castle-esque period features
- Blue chip address, huge land approx 800sqm