In 1965, architect Ralph L'Anson Blomfield designed this striking home for his own family. Sixty years on, it's still doing exactly what he intended: framing the escarpment and the ocean beyond, while the two spaces it was built around - the living room and the landscape - are seamlessly entwined.
This home is a mid-century modern lover's dream, and offers a rare chance to own one of the last intact examples of post-war Sydney School design left in the Illawarra. This stunning home sits on an elevated 885sqm block in one of Mount Pleasant's most desirable streets, offering a peaceful escarpment lifestyle while close enough to village comforts; sitting directly above Balgownie Village, and a short run from local primary schools, Wollongong CBD, beaches and escarpment walking trails. Features of the home include warm timber flooring; modern bathrooms; and full-height timber-framed windows within concealed sliding doors that open the living areas onto a covered balcony, capturing breathtaking views of both the escarpment and the sea.
In 2021 the home passed from the Blomfield estate to another architect, who respectfully restored the property with modern comforts in mind. The kitchen has been updated within the bones of the original design; the main bathroom, ensuite and laundry rebuilt thoughtfully in a contemporary style (with underfloor heating in the ensuite); the master suite reworked with a custom walk-in robe; as well as modern additions of ducted air conditioning, a heat pump hot water system and upgraded switchboard. The gardens have been lovingly landscaped, featuring a sandstone fire pit for entertaining, a vegetable garden, and a blend of native and rainforest planting.
This is a rare chance to own a thoughtfully renovated mid-century gem in a sought-out area.
At a glance:
• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, plus a study
• 162sqm internal, 37sqm external, 885sqm elevated block, north-facing
• Ample storage throughout, including multiple garden sheds
• Original polished timber flooring, timber picture rails and architect-designed built-in joinery, including the original cocktail cabinet
• Distinctive "snotted" clinker brickwork, referencing Peter Muller's Audette House
• Full-height timber-framed windows and concealed sliding doors to the covered main balcony
• Polished concrete flooring to the downstairs level
• Reconfigured master suite with custom walk-in robe and private balcony
• Renovated bathrooms, ensuite with underfloor heating
• Ducted air conditioning, heat pump hot water, upgraded switchboard
• Landscaped gardens with sandstone terraces and native/rainforest planting
• Council rates $646.85pq, water rates $199.68pq
• Rental estimate $950-$1,000pw
Expressions of Interest
Inspection By appointment.
Contact Jake Alchin, Macarthur United Real Estate, on 0438 228 722 or email jake@macarthurunited.com.au to arrange an inspection or submit an offer.
Disclaimer: The information contained herein has been provided by sources we believe to be reliable however, all interested persons should rely on their own enquires.
