“HISTORICAL WOODSIDE MANOR” -Circa 1930
Rising up from its solid brick foundations, this Classic 2-storey Georgian masterpiece, long cherished by a few owners, is undoubtably the pinnacle of well known Bonds Rd. Exquisitely detailed with its tall Doric colonades, and built by an Italian merchant family in the early 1900′s, the Eastern and Western tessellated tiled verandahs look over park like gardens with established manicured hedges, pencil conifers, private ornate English -style pond garden with bluestone steps and above all Spectacular Million dollar City and Mountain views.
You’ll recognise the quality of a bygone era as you enter the grand entrance foyer with 3 grand reception rooms; study/library, dining, and living room. Designed for family, four bedrooms are serviced by two bathrooms and powder room and a fully -equipped kitchen with antique AGA wood fire/gas stove and s/s appliances, butlers kitchen, utility room, large laundry, and separate toilet. The maids quarters consists of a large bedroom, living room and small study.
Exquisite 10ft chandeliered ceilings above original hardwood floor boards convey a sense of timeless elegance. Dramatic arches, dado rails, fireplaces, double hung colonial windows with hidden internal fly screens, elaborate timber skirtings and wall panelling, butlers bells and a hidden treasure safe, are just some of the timeless Architectural delights hidden within this garden paradise of approximately 4726m2 of residential land.
Upstairs the dazzling Presidential Master Suite boasts unsuited with original terrazzo floors, dressing room and private balcony with sublime views. Relax or entertain beside the in-ground pool adjoining the northern rose garden, or relish the awe-inspiring panorama from the immense eastern lawn.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to capitalise on this prized hidden gem, and stamp your mark by expanding on the architectural detail, and creating the home of your dreams in Lower Plenty’s premier blue chip location near schools, transport, Westfield Shopping Centre, Wester folds Park Yarra trail, and a significant piece of history. Seeing is believing !
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