This architect designed double brick residence retains all the distinctive character and craftsman features of its era.
Truly a rare offering, here you’ll discover a substantial U shaped home of over 90 squares, well placed on a wide fronted 5461 m2 parcel of land,
set back privately from the road behind impressive auto wrought-iron gates with elegant lawns and gardens.
At the front door, the scent of camelias greets you as you enter the striking marble entry hall, yet immediately, your eye is drawn through the foyer to the outdoor courtyard garden beyond.
Turning left you enter the entertaining wing of this fine home which features soaring ceilings with decorative cornices & centrepieces, a large formal lounge with bay window and elegant separate banquet sized formal dining room followed by an airy casual dining space and an atrium/breezeway.
Here you’ll also find a large open quality timber original kitchen with walk-in pantry room and centre eat in counter overlooking the covered courtyard.
Adjoining the kitchen is a TV/games room and huge built in bar which flows through to a light-filled casual living room overlooking the fully tiled in-ground pool with waterfall, tropical landscaping, concealed pump room plus, room for poolside refreshments and a separate covered BBQ terrace with casual dining.
At the other end of the home and linked by an impressive 3 metre wide hallway is the sleeping quarters with original bathroom and three generous bedrooms and culminating
at the end of the wing with the grand master retreat with lovely original features including a king bedroom with built in robes and a dressing room which opens into a massive grecian style tiled bathroom suite with separate shower, toilet, sunken bath, garden beds and double doors to capture the greenery from outdoors.
Rose gardens, night jasmin, portwine magnolias, hibiscus, camelia and bromeliad perfume the expansive gardens which also includes Australian Natives – red and gold bottlebush to attract local birdlife and structured with stone imported from St. Ives on Sydney’s North Shore by the original owners.
In addition, the expansive front lawn, made
this a fine entertainer’s garden in its heyday but now one which would benefit from some loving care to return it to its former glory.
Features include:
*4 bedrooms
*3 bathrooms
* ducted air-conditioning
* sewing room
* generous storage throughout
* piped music / intercom including gate to house
* 2 rainwater tanks
* garden w/c
* gazebo/summerhouse
* greenhouse
* under house machinery shed
* double lock up garage & workshop with internal access
* second separate driveway access with a single carport
This home has excellent architectural bones and offers great potential to modernise.
Perfect for those who love to entertain, this is your opportunity to secure an exceptional piece of real estate at today’s prices ..don’t miss out!!