Welcome to a rare opportunity to own this iconic home. This is one of the finest examples of a Colonial Terrace not only in the Sydney area, but in Australia. This is a prestigious, warm, much loved home with the charm of yesteryear. It is one of the Jewels of the Hawkesbury. The features are endless and read like a 'wish list':
Hand carved sandstone basement which started life in 1819 as The Lord Nelson Inn. This level features a large wine cellar/tasting room, poker room, lounge area with one of nine fireplaces, store room, lock up garage, shower, toilet and laundry. The lower level leads out onto the large level backyard featuring a craftsman built authentic pizza oven, grassed area, entertaining area, paved driveway, automated gates, multiple car parking spaces, pergola, chook pen, vegie patch and immaculate low maintenance gardens. The upper three levels contain a stunning entry foyer, majestic original staircase, classic timber kitchen with new appliances and stone bench tops, 8 fireplaces, 4 large bedrooms, Study (or 5th bedroom), living room, double sized lounge/sitting room, 2 bathrooms, huge dining room, craft room, music room and storage room. There are French doors leading onto the wrap around veranda with metal ornate handrails overlooking the Hawkesbury River, Thompson Square and Blue Mountains.
Additional features include original floorboards, new carpet, air conditioned throughout, 12 inch skirtings, 6 inch architraves, original doors, ornate ceilings and cornice, claw foot bath to name a few. Secondary glazing has been installed to the windows and french doors. Retaining the original look from the outside whilst providing modern thermal and acoustic comfort inside.This grand terrace has been utilized as a unique family home for many years. It is zoned residential and commercial which opens the door to a multitude of opportunities if desired.
Walking distance to all the local amenities Windsor has to offer including restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping, parks, sporting ovals, clubs, doctors, hospital and walking paths along the river. Only a short drive to Windsor Polo Fields. Call to arrange your inspection and have the opportunity to become part of the history of this exceptional home.
