This gracious residence was the first home built on the hill in this lovely secluded precinct of Fairfield and occupies the absolute hilltop position, with views to the city and Mt Cootha.

As you enter this beautifully proportioned home the wide verandahs on three sides present an impression of open space overlooking the fitness length inground salt water pool and the garden, offering an idyllic lifestyle to be enjoyed in this original farm homestead.

Step inside the front door and the wide arched hallway leads you to four double bedrooms, a formal dining room with a fireplace, a formal lounge with an Italian marble fireplace, spilling into a shuttered sunroom which captures the morning winter sun and summer breezes. French doors and floor length bay windows open onto the verandahs from almost every room. High ceilings and polished honey coloured floorboards complete the traditional Colonial picture.

The heart and soul of this grand home is the large country style kitchen featuring a colonial dresser and wooden work bench,wood combustion heater and meals area in air-conditioned comfort. The casual living extends to the pretty sitting room which features coloured glass windows and leads to the back door. The study is ideally placed next to the sunroom and takes advantage of the natural light. There are two large bathrooms, one featuring the original claw-foot bath.

Traditional Colonial landmark homes on hilltops are highly sought after but rarely found.

With two street frontage to Castle street and the cul-de-sac Palm Avenue, this home situated on a glorious 1090sqm allotment offers the ultimate in position and privacy.

Surrounded by parks and with a friendly shopping centre and public transport nearby, this home offers a convenient and gracious lifestyle – A truly palatial home.