Last Listing description (April 2016)
This meticulously revived Neo-Georgian style family estate is set on a sprawling 3,776sqm over two titles, and features over 960sqm of covered area.
Featuring elegant interiors and advanced technology, this magnificent residence is surrounded by Peter Fudge designed gardens in an exclusive setting.
Generous indoor and outdoor entertaining areas allow the home to cater effortlessly for both intimate family gatherings and grand scale events.
Two magnificent wings embrace the outdoors.
Enter through the wrought iron gates and sweeping driveway and be greeted by the homes gracious Georgian faade and traditional port-cochre.
An Italian marble vestibule with soaring double height ceilings and lofty open gallery space creates a grand sense of arrival.
The ground floor is devoted to both living and entertaining with distinct formal and casual wings.
With its ornate domed ceiling the drawing room features a fireplace and a custom banquette window seat that matches the adjoining formal dining room.
Designed to embrace the gardens, the billiards room features a limestone mantle fireplace as a centrepiece, while the sun filled sitting room is finished with American Oak floors.
Entertainers haven
Perfect for the active family
The family wing of the residence is centred around a resort-style entertainers pavilion, where a heated 11m pool, outdoor kitchen fireplace, entertainment system and electric awning create a perfect environment for families to relax, socialise and soak up the sunshine.
Beautiful established gardens are flanked by Himalayan sandstone terraces, and feature a sequence of spaces for relaxing and entertaining.
A sculptural garden offers a place for quiet contemplation while lush level lawns are ideal for play, and a championship tennis court is framed by Crimson Sentry trees.
A wonderful family residence
The perfect casual lifestyle
A chefs grade island kitchen with Miele/Smeg appliances features Brushbox parquetry floors that connect the kitchen to the casual living space, while ornate ceilings add elegance throughout.
But the highly sophisticated home cinema is the star of the space - reclining leather seats, 100-inch plasma television, high- end surround-sound system, and custom Jarrah timber cabinetry create an authentic cinema experience.
Six luxurious bathrooms service the home, as well as a guest powder room and a commercial grade laundry room.
An adaptable layout
A palatial master-suite
The accommodation level features six king-sized bedrooms, three with ensuites, with all enjoying a tranquil garden vista; the sixth bedroom is currently used as a home office.
The master suite is palatial in size and opens to a private terrace overlooking the pool and features a dressing room and luxurious limestone bathroom.
A large open lower level currently hosts a fully equipped gymnasium and exercise area, as well as an entertainers kitchen and wine cellar, all of which open to the manicured gardens.
Offering a multitude of uses, the space could be reconfigured as self-contained accommodation for teens, guests or staff.
Showcasing exceptional craftsmanship throughout, the estate offers a seamless blend of classical grandeur and family functionality and features a host of prestige features and finishes.
Details include off street parking for multiple cars along with garaging for five cars, a fully equipped dog shelter and run, multi- zoned air conditioning, 30,000L rainwater tank, irrigation system, underfloor heating, and an advanced security system.
A state-of-the-art home smart system controls everything in the home from the lighting and blinds to the security and sound, delivering an innovative edge to the classic home.
An established garden suburb
Walk to the station and schools
A coveted, picturesque address, Warrawee is renowned for its magnificent gardens, generous parcels of land and stately homes.
As a family oriented area, Warrawee features a number of highly regarded schools nearby, with Knox Grammar and Abbotsleigh within easy walking distance.
Bobbin Head and the Empire Marina are a 15 minute drive away, providing access to pristine waterways.