Built c1913 and infused with local history, this magnificent home with a heritage listed façade ensures it maintains a true representation of a post federation grand estate lovingly restored in recent years to the manicured family home it is today. Designed by noted architect of the time Henry Budden, this renowned residence is one of the North Shore's most prominent homes sitting proudly on 1910sqm with an expansive 34m frontage. Featuring naturalistic landscaped gardens and an abundance of sandstone which defines the setting surrounding the swimming pool with sandstone water fountains, this home encapsulates the very essence of a character residence, heightened by a perfect corner position on prime eastside land. Showcasing generous proportions across bedroom and living accommodation with sweeping verandahs, its blue-ribbon address is a 450m stroll to the station and village, just footsteps to Knox Grammar Preparatory and a short walk to Abbottsleigh. - Classic formal lounge with sandstone gas fireplace and French doors leading to covered alfresco terrace - Formal dining room with marble fireplace, billiards room with original fireplace - Sunroom with original sandstone overlooking the gardens, maple trees, water fountain and grotto - Separate Bed 7/Study leading to covered outdoor alfresco entertaining area - Downstairs Guest rm/Bed 6 overlooking pool & gardens next to downstairs bathroom - Granite Kitchen with Ilve oven & gas range, Bosch dishwasher and walk in pantry - Laundry with attic storage leads into the garage with workshop and parking for 3 cars - Master bedroom with ensuite, original fireplace plus two King sized bedrooms (one with fireplace) all leading to sweeping verandas with original shutters - Well-appointed main bathroom, Master ensuite with separate shower and bathtub - Self-contained flat with Bedroom 4, large Living area/Bedroom 7 combo, Kitchenette and bathroom, separate veranda with district views - 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3 car garage plus off-street parking for 5 cars in drive - Pool with sandstone paving, and sandstone cascading water feature surrounded by naturalistic gardens - Chook shed, Bird aviary, garden shed, water tanks with auto irrigation system - Outdoor toilet, pool pump house, alarm and CCTV with video intercom and gate/keypad entry
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