One of Waverley’s original Federation farmhouses built by market gardener John Quarry Cotter Jnr in 1914, this historic home on a prime parcel of 2909 (approx.) sqms (3/4 acre) stands poised to change hands in the highly desirable Mount Waverley Secondary Zone. A long winding scoria driveway leads to the majestic period residence with its high 3.3m (10 ft) ceilings, 3 grand living rooms, double hung windows, 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a sun room, office and rear kitchen with vintage St George cooker – highlighted by a lookout tower and a gabled porch in tessellated tiles to capture the finery of early 20th century architecture. Enhanced by the modern comfort of gas ducted heating, ‘Taroona’ has been assessed by Monash Council as a ‘significant’ dwelling in sound condition. Its Heritage Overlay (code H048) puts no controls over the external paint or internals of the home and doesn’t have tree restrictions on the fenced lot which is privately set behind ornate remote control security gates and a high picket fence. This is a rare opportunity to claim a historic residence on a substantial lot at the very heart of Waverley, surrounded by the elite education institutions of Huntingtower, Avila, Wesley, just a few doors from Syndal South Primary, with nearby Syndal and Mt Waverley train stations and Pinewood shops, restaurants and cinema.

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