68 Douglas St

Stanmore NSW 2048

221 m²

House

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

The flawless revival of a time-honoured classic

Newly rebuilt from the ground up, this wide-fronted semi has been reinterpreted through a contemporary lens that honours its c1900 origins while delivering a home of enduring style and substance. Carrara Bianco marble and European Oak herringbone floors create a cohesive material palette while 3.4m ceilings, stained glass windows and restored marble fireplaces bring a sense of history and gravitas. A fluid layout unfolds from front to back, balancing beauty with functionality, with a gracious living room and a sunlit social zone anchored by an entertainer's island kitchen. Fine craftsmanship, high-end finishes and bespoke joinery elevate the interiors, while a north-facing courtyard is designed for easy entertaining. With three bedrooms and a turnkey finish, this is a home designed for effortless living in a friendly, community-minded neighbourhood just 300m to Stanmore village and the station. Enjoy a connected inner west lifestyle, 550m to The White Cockatoo and 950m to Petersham Park's iconic cricket oval and open-air pool. - 6m wide frontage with a traditional tesselate tile verandah - Corbelled arch entry hall, stained glass and leadlight windows - 3 bedrooms with custom built-ins, 2 with a marble fireplace - Main with French doors to the verandah, 3rd with built-in study - European Oak herringbone floorboards, ornate 3.4m ceilings - Elegant living room anchored by a restored marble fireplace - Sun-filled casual living/dining opens to a north-facing courtyard - Carrara Bianco island kitchen, induction hob, integrated French door fridge - Fluid in/outdoor living, courtyard with built-in Beefeater gas bbq - 2 tastefully appointed bathrooms, main with a freestanding bath - Marble-topped internal laundry, linen press, plentiful storage - Double parking via Lorna Lane, secure side access, 221sqm approx - 450m to Stanmore Public School, 850m to Newington College