It would be easy to imagine generations of passers-by stopping at the corner of Fellows and Barry Streets to admire this magnificent home and perhaps to wonder about its history, such is the street appeal of "Fairholme".
Built in 1889 for a local solicitor, the home was added to c1900, creating the Romanesque Revival character that defines "Fairholme" to this day. The home is classified by The National Trust, as is one of the 2 majestic oak trees whose canopies spread across the property. The street frontages are lined with a tall picket fence with two gated entries, one on the street corner and the other from Barry Street, where the original gate house still stands.
Until recently, "Fairholme", also known as "Hallel", has been in use as "Gracecourt Hostel" aged care facility. Extensive additions of 2 large living areas, a commercial kitchen and 23 ensuite rooms for resident accommodation are in a mainly separate wing with localised alteration to the northern side of the original home, the rest of which is in meticulously maintained condition.
The entry hall showcases a stunning staircase under a soaring ceiling, which divides into two and forms a gallery around the upper floor, leading out to a wrap-around Edwardian style external verandah. There are leadlight windows and an open fire place, plus an adjoining reception room that is beautifully restored with ornate ceiling, cornices and timber panelling. 2 further large original rooms are also on the ground level.
Upstairs are 5 spacious rooms that could serve as either living spaces or bedroom accommodation.
This outstanding property offers the possibility of all manner of reorganisation of the current footprint and floorplan including demolition or alternative use of the aged care facilities or the reinstatement of the original home as a family residence, all of course, STCA.
The 2,185 sq m (approx.) allotment also provides abundant space for garaging, outdoor living areas, tennis court or swimming pool STCA.
This is a unique opportunity to breathe new life into this gracious landmark home.
* Magnificent c1889 historic home
* Classified by the National Trust
* In excellently maintained condition
* Until recently, in use as "Gracecourt Hostel" aged care facility
* 2,185 sq m (approx.) corner position
* Numerous options for future usage (STCA)
Terms: 10% deposit, balance 60/90 days
Land: 2,185 sq m approx.
