175 Lancaster Road, Ascot, Qld 4007

Auction, Saturday 12th October at 10:00am | Onsite

A quintessential family home of sprawling grandeur, this marvellous c.1910 residence rests behind secure gates on a private 817sqm parcel within a coveted Ascot enclave.

Once owned by Sir Manuel Hornibrook and held by the current owners for 39 years, the house is enriched with magnificent period details and a captivating history. Step inside and stand in awe of the 3.5-metre pressed metal ceilings, timber floors, marble benchtops and VJ walls illuminated by the leadlight glass and sparkling chandeliers resting below ceiling roses.

Showcasing a stately design catering to large families and entertainers, the house hosts a collection of indoor and alfresco zones to accommodate every season and event. 

Winters can be enjoyed by the gas fireplace in the formal lounge, and summers can be spent on the entertainer's deck, listening to the sounds of the waterfall and spa jets in the glistening swimming pool. Yoga and workouts can be held in the pool house, and movie nights can be experienced in the theatre with drinks served from the marble bar.

Crafted to impress the most discerning home chef, the masterful kitchen is expertly appointed with an integrated fridge, a suite of Miele appliances, and a marble island to gather around for casual conversation and dining.

Two offices accompany five bedrooms, three marble bathrooms, and rare four-car parking via two garages. The exquisite master suite exudes charming luxury with its expansive design, displaying a dressing room, walk-in robe and ensuite.

Property highlights:
- c.1910 character residence once owned by Sir Manuel Hornibrook
- 1 office and a study, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, spacious laundry 
- Master suite with a dressing room, walk-in robe and ensuite
- Formal lounge with a gas fireplace, formal dining room
- Sitting areas, downstairs living room, home theatre with a projector
- Concealed marble bar, marble kitchen with integrated fridge
- Miele dual ovens, steamer, microwave, gas stove and warming drawer
- Entertainer's deck, pool terrace, front and rear courtyards
- Solar-heated swimming pool with a waterfall, spa and pool house
- 4-car garage parking, gated off-street parking, internal and external storage
- Electric front gate, intercom system, security cameras, alarm system
- Ducted A/C, Vacu-Maid, kitchen floor vacuum, 5.3kW solar system

A blue-ribbon lifestyle awaits you in this extraordinary residence. Positioned 50m from Ascot Park, 400m from Racecourse Road, and steps from Eagle Farm and Doomben Racecourse, you can wine and dine with friends, grab your morning coffee, and watch the horses. Bus stops are right outside, Ascot train station is 400m away, and you are just 800m from Ascot State School and close to premier private schools and the CBD.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Dwight Ferguson on 0412 385 720 or Matilda Palmer on 0430 957 231.

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these particulars, no warranty is given by the vendor or the agent as to their accuracy. Interested parties should not rely on these particulars as representations of fact but must instead satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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