Some homes are admired for their architecture. Others for their land, gardens or location. 106 Franklin Road brings all of these together in one extraordinary estate.
Set across more than an acre on two titles, this distinguished circa-1903 Edwardian residence is one of Orange's finest homes. Positioned along a quiet no-through road-an incredibly rare setting this close to the Orange CBD-it is hidden behind established gardens and remarkably private, offering the space and atmosphere of a country estate within moments of the centre of town.
The original home is rich in character, with a wide front verandah, stained-glass windows, dark timber floors, pressed-metal ceilings, fireplaces and beautifully proportioned formal rooms. At the rear, a contemporary addition introduces soaring ceilings, expanses of glass and natural light, connecting the home beautifully to its gardens. The result is not a contrast between old and new, but a home that has evolved thoughtfully over time.
Property features include:
- More than an acre of land across two titles
- A peaceful no-through-road position, moments from the Orange CBD
- A distinguished circa-1903 Edwardian residence
- Original stained glass, timber floors, pressed-metal ceilings and fireplaces
- Beautifully proportioned formal lounge and dining rooms
- Light-filled contemporary living with soaring ceilings and walls of glass
- An exceptional upstairs main suite with a marble ensuite, sitting room, walk-in wardrobe and cantilevered open fireplace
- Flexible downstairs guest accommodation or home office with its own ensuite and steam room
- A separate, fully self-contained second dwelling with its own kitchen, bathroom, laundry and living area
- An Italian-style courtyard and multiple outdoor entertaining spaces suited to every season
- Magnificent established gardens, sweeping lawns and mature trees
- Automated irrigation supported by water tanks for easy garden care
- An established orchard with cherries, apples, pears, stone fruit, figs and olives
- A walled vegetable garden, sheds and additional outbuildings
- DA-approved architectural plans for a substantial extension further transforming the main home to five bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living rooms, swimming pool, pool house and new carport, available on request
The gardens are every bit as special as the home. Designed as a series of private spaces, they move from open lawns and shaded entertaining areas to the orchard, productive gardens and quiet corners beneath established trees. Despite their scale, automated irrigation and water tanks make caring for the grounds wonderfully straightforward. The separate second dwelling sits naturally within this landscape, providing genuine independence for extended family, guests or older children.
The DA-approved plans offer an exciting vision for the property's next chapter, while respecting the history and scale that already make it so significant.
An estate of this calibre would be exceptional anywhere. To find more than an acre across two titles, with this level of privacy and a quiet no-through-road position in the heart of Orange, is almost impossible to replicate.
Price Guide: $5,000,000 $5,500,000
Expressions of Interest closing Wednesday, 30 September at 2:00pm, unless sold prior.
We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigation.
