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Victorian Craftsmanship
and Gracious
Living - PETERSHAM NSW
Type: House
Suburb: PETERSHAM
State: NSW
Post Code: 2049
Construction: Sandstone
Rooms: 5 Bedroom
Parking: 4 off street incl 2 garage
Land Size: 272 sq metres
Rental Value: $800
Description: This beautiful Victorian freestanding home built in 1885 has been impeccably restored to it's former glory. This home was featured over three pages in The Sunday Telegraph Homeowner section of July 20, 2003 as an example of how to restore old homes properly.
Enter through the handpainted stained glass front door and step back in time. To the left of the entrance hall are the exquisite living and dining rooms where the hub of that bygone era is well and truly harnessed.
This home abounds with Victorian features and includes fireplaces in the lounge and dining rooms and the master bedroom now converted to gas operation for modern living convenience. The marble gleams again with it's original purpose and cornices and roses which have been laboriously detailed, keep on keeping on. Outstanding specially crafted bookcases flank the fireplace in the living room. These have been carved from rare and almost extinct Brazillian mahogany which is reputed to be the best in the world for fine furniture manufacture. These have been valued at a $20,000 replacement value.
The french polished staircase, featuring rich burgandy patterned stair runner, leads to three large bedrooms. The master bedroom features a french polished fire surround, restful colour scheme and leads out through two sets of French doors to the front balcony. The 2nd bedroom in rich rust colour scheme has an attic staircase in place. The roof already has a skylight installed, all ready for a roof conversion. The 3rd bedroom has an ante room in the form of the original juliett. The 4th bedroom/studio/teenagers retreat etc. is downstairs.
The opulent bathroom features a specially crafted large vanity encompassing overhead lit glass shelving, large mirrors, Victorian style wash bowl and gold plated fittings and loads of storage which includes hidden electricals and television antennae for relaxed viewing while luxurating in the sparkling white spa. The large shower features two shower heads and a beautiful etched portrait on the door. Underfloor heating, Exceltastic lighting and heating ensure winter comfort.
The large eat in kitchen has not been recently renovated but is workable and has a dishwasher and gas stove and oven.
Off the kitchen is a huge contemporary room that encompasses an office and television viewing area and another dining/entertainment area with enough room to seat 18 around the massive table carved from antique Indonesian timbers. This furniture plus the matching credenza are available for separate sale.
Downstairs again is the 4th bedroom/studio/teenagers retreat. The large laundry retains double cement tubs. Plenty of undercover space is an extension to the garage accessed via remote control. The backyard is an entertainer's delight. Beautifully landscaped incorporating easy to care for foliage, a large outdoor fireplace which is the perfect accompaniment to a glass of red wine during winter, large water feature and the great Aussie "backyard dunny"
As an added bonus the income producing fully self contained apartment in the basement is typically referred to as a "dolls house". A gorgeous space beautifully appointed, it is never without a tenant.
Meticulous and admirable panache worth viewing.
 | Phone:
02 65437382 Fax: 02 65438482 E-mail: cdonavan@telstra.com |
 | $1.1 million |
 | http://www.privatesale.com.au/02540 |
