Last Listing description (November 2012)
SOLD
Palatial residence, circa 1901, positioned on 1,948 sq m of lovely grounds.
Renowned and admired for over 10 decades as one of the most important houses in Ku-ring-gai, this magnificent family home boasts an elegant blend of period charm and modern open plan living. The design for the building was commissioned by wealthy merchants George and Maria McFarlane, engaging acclaimed architects Robertson & Marks. Nestled amongst beautiful and private established gardens (auto irrigation) featuring a brick paved circular driveway with water feature as a showpiece in the centre, this stately full brick and sandstone residence is moments to Turramurra rail, local shopping village, caf s, restaurants and leading schools.
Features include entry porch framed by a magnificent sculpted sandstone arch, formal foyer with original features including soaring patterned 12 foot ceilings, absolutely magnificent stained glass windows, timber floors and impressive detailed balustrades on the grand split staircase, a formal lounge with open fire, dining room for 10 or more and gentleman s billiard room complete with full wet bar. A fabulous library/study with floor to ceiling bookshelves opens to the verandah and gardens. The modern gourmet kitchen with granite/caesarstone benchtops, quality Ilve, Miele aplliances and large walk in pantry is well appointed, ideally adjacent to the large family room and informal dining with an amazing two storey high ceiling ceiling opening out to the large, airy verandah.
Seven bedrooms, the principal four of which are oversized, all with built-ins, two with ensuites. The master bedroom offers generous walk in his and hers robes and light filled ensuite. The smaller bedrooms upstairs are ideal for hobbies, sewing etc A bedroom located at the top of the butlers stairs is possibly suited to in-laws or nanny s quarters and an additional self contained flat on the lower ground floor with kitchenette and bathroom. Located on the lower level, you will be captivated by the magnificent cellar (1500 bottles) with room to seat 10 or more in grand style. Adjacent to the pool and is an intimate Loggia, fabulous for relaxed entertaining, a sauna and cool room.
Extra features of the property include a large garage (up to four cars), additional off-street parking on the driveway, back to base security system, ducted underfloor gas heating, gas heated spa.
A truly beautiful home built to a scale rarely seen in today s architecture.
Auction 20th June Northbridge Golf Club, Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge 6:00 pm
Buyers guide: More than $2,800,000 Will Be Sold
Inspect: Saturday s 2:15 3:00 pm or weekdays by prior appointment
Enquiries: Don MacLennan Richardson & Wrench Lindfield 0410 401 287
Tracey McDonald Chadwick Real Estate Agents 0406 671 366
DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein has been provided by our Principal and third parties, which we merely pass on without any representation or warranty given, intended or implied by us as to its correctness and with no liability accepted by us in this regard. You must rely upon your own inquiries as to its accuracy or otherwise
The lovely entry foyer opens on to one breathtaking room after another, whose description would take pages because each one is so special.
Auction: Wednesday 20th June 2012
6:00pm Northbridge Golf Club
Enquiries: Don MacLennan Richardson & Wrench Lindfield 0410 401 287
Tracey McDonald Chadwick Real Estate Agents 0406 671 366
DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein has been provided by our Principal and third parties, which we merely pass on without any representation or warranty given, intended or implied by us as to its correctness and with no liability accepted by us in this regard. You must rely upon your own inquiries as to its accuracy or otherwise