17 Billyard Avenue

Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011

House

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Tiranna House (c.1890) Once-in-a-generation trophy home with breathtaking harbour views

One of Elizabeth Bay's most iconic properties, Tiranna House is a magnificent five-level family residence lovingly restored over the past 40 years by its passionate owners. Commanding captivating north-easterly harbour views across Elizabeth Bay to The Heads, it's set on a 607sqm parcel of land and spans approximately 1,000sqm internally with soaring 3.4m ceilings throughout. Steeped in history, the home's stately proportions and original details bestow a rare sense of grandeur. Residential R1 zoning provides potential for use as a boutique hotel or similar, with the building upgraded in 2020 to meet contemporary compliance standards, including a lift, new bathrooms and electrical, plumbing and fire safety enhancements. There's also scope to create three whole-floor residences or further develop the property with room for a ten car garage. Privately set at the cul-de-sac end of one of the country's most exclusive streets, this peerless freestanding home is ready to be entrusted to new custodians who will honour its proud legacy. Key Features Indoor: 10 majestic bedrooms, 10 bathrooms with heated floors (8 ensuite) Includes a self-contained one-bedroom apartment with kitchen Grand formal rooms, elegant sitting room/accessible suite Entertainer's kitchen with a walk-in pantry and breakfast bar Key Features Outdoor: Rear courtyard with room for a pool, wraparound verandahs Prized triple garaging with storage, cellar, internal access and lift Views of the harbour, McElhone Reserve and Elizabeth Bay House Adjacent steps taking you directly up to the Macleay Street precinct Key Features Additional: Versatile upper-level attic/office space capturing harbour views Elegant reception area, gracious chandeliers and light fittings Original timber floors, staircase and four marble fireplaces Soaring ceilings, zoned r/c air-conditioning, plantation shutters CONTACT AGENT : Simon Exleton 0414 549 966 to arrange an inspection.