On the side of Mount Clarence opposite the port, this grand estate has been a substantial part of Albany's history since its construction in the 1880s.
Brackenhurst has cultural heritage significance for its fine architectural features, which have been meticulously preserved over the decades and expertly blended with modern extensions and appointments in more recent years.
This exceptional building occupies a private 4208sqm block with access from two roads. It is screened at the front by mature native trees and has beautifully established gardens at the rear, as well as a purpose-built room to house the solar-heated 11m x 3m saltwater swimming pool.
The generous landholding and dual-road access also present future subdivision potential (subject to relevant approvals), while the existing pool house offers flexibility and could be repurposed as a studio, gym, or creative space, should a new owner wish to adapt it to their lifestyle.
Built primarily of stone, the home displays Victorian Regency architecture with a projecting bay, rendered quoins and timber veranda posts.
Inside, it proudly shows its pedigree through high, decorative ceilings, open fireplaces, deep skirtings, leadlight panels, and timber floors, doors and sash windows. It even has an underground cellar for additional storage.
Big rooms in the original building at the front include a lounge and dining room, a second sitting room, four double bedrooms and two bathrooms, which have been modernised to complement the home's original architecture incorporating white fittings and Minton-style flooring.
A brick extension at the back houses a comfortable sitting area and a meals space off the impressive kitchen, featuring a striking Belling gas range, a dishwasher and smart cabinetry.
A walk-in pantry and the sizeable, upgraded laundry are other rooms enhancing the flexibility.
Beautifully planned and well-tended, the gardens are mostly in lawn with native species, cottage plantings, shrubs and fruit trees, with a series of raised vegetable beds. One fenced area has a chook run and pond, and a remote controlled gate from the street at the back leads to a garage-workshop with power, and additional car spaces.
Solar panels are installed, and two 5000ltr rainwater tanks are plumbed to the kitchen and laundry.
Its location just 1.4km from the centre of Albany for shopping, cafés, entertainment and nightlife is another major advantage of this beautiful, exclusive property, which will be sold as is.
What you need to know:
• Heritage home, built 1880s
• Stone, brick and Colorbond construction
• Beautifully preserved original features
• Modernised and extended at the rear
• Pool house with solar-heated 11m x 3m saltwater swimming pool
• Pool house offers potential to be converted into a studio or multi-use space (STCA)
• Lounge and dining area
• Second sitting room
• Four double bedrooms
• Two modernised bathrooms, plus third toilet
• Spacious, modern kitchen with dishwasher and gas range
• Meals area
• Laundry and walk-in pantry
• 4208sqm landholding with dual-road access and potential for future subdivision (STCA)
• Garage-workshop with power and additional parking
• Native vegetation, cottage gardens, fruit trees, chicken run
• Solar panels, two rainwater tanks supplying kitchen and laundry
• Council rates $2,694.89
• Water rates $1,603.19
