‘Taringa’, a landmark Glenroy property on a substantial block of approx. 1000 sq. metres.
The house is built in the style of an Italianate villa of the 1880’s. It was part of the Glenroy Land Co’s first suburban subdivision in Glenroy known as ‘The Toorak of the North’. For those with an interest in local history, it is interesting to note that the original owner was probably Edward Strickland (son-in-law of Arthur Wiseman) and that the Glenroy land Co paid the Government of the time to erect the Glenroy station and increase train services to the suburb to assist with land sales in the subdivision.
The distinctive house displays an array of period features including the original hipped slated roof, cast-iron return bullnose verandah, high decorative ceilings and marble fire places.
From the moment one enters the wide entrance passageway the generous nature of the rooms becomes obvious. The flexible floor plan offering 7 main rooms will suit families looking for a home of up to 6 bedrooms. Current usage is formal living room, open plan kitchen and family room with garden outlook, 4 bedrooms plus study.
Agents Comments: A truly distinctive home in a superior location with amenities including railway station (zone 1), commercial and retail centres, schools and churches, all within 500 metres.
Interested parties are invited to contact Peter Gibson (0412 306 006, 9306 0255 or peter@aegibson.com.au) for further information and to arrange private viewings of the property.