Bathed in northerly sun and set on a large level block of land (approx 537sqm with over 17m wide frontage and rear lane access), this substantial Victorian Italianate landmark residence has been meticulously restored and renovated to suit an extensive choice of modern requirements. With versatile commercial / residential zoning and an abundance of space indoors and out, it’s a perfect property for those seeking readymade style in a large family home, or home + office in one, or a flexible configuration of professional consulting rooms.
Reputed to have been originally built for the Lord Mayor of Randwick (c.1880), the fastidious redesign has added a stylish new lease of life and reinstated the former glory. Sensitively combining grand proportions with low maintenance finishes, quality new inclusions and ornate original period details, this elegant landmark is located to suit the modern family as well as commercial usage.
Complete with leafy district views across to the nearby Ocean, the residence is light filled, very spacious and superbly presented throughout. Features are:
+ Delightful landscaped garden, classic verandah& wide central entrance hall
+ 5 king size bedrooms & 3 quality bathrooms includes 2 separate guest wc’s, main bathroom, master suite with built ins & ensuite bathroom, 2 bedrooms with grand marble fireplaces & 2 of the bedrooms open out to wide balconies
+ Oversized living room incorporates gracious sitting bay & corbelled arches
+ Adjoining large separate formal dining room leads out to return verandah & superb landscaped sunny level private wraparound garden with water feature
+ Also spilling out to the verandah & superb sunny garden is the huge modern designer kitchen with open dining area, CaesarStone benchtop & breakfast island, integrated fridge, induction hob, rangehood, stainless steel Smeg oven, microwave, integrated dish drawers, pantry & tons of built in storage
+ Oversized internal laundry & ironing room leads out to drying court & garden
+ Additional outdoor built in bbq & food preparation area with double sink
+ High ceilings (ceiling fans), leadlights, polished wooden floors, grand cedar joinery & staircase, boundless natural light enhances both levels of the home
+ Auto lockup garage, RLA & separate security gated drive to 2 extra parking
+ Right at transport, this grand property is just minutes to beaches, shopping precincts, schools, sporting & entertainment facilities, parks, even the CBD.