Originally occupied by local businessman Allan Coffey, of Coffey Ford fame, this home has long been admired by the community – it is one of the original homes of the area, long before train stations and shopping centres. Beyond the stone pillar gateway lies a botanical paradise inspired by Edna Walling’s imitable landscaping style. With an interesting history dating back to the 1920s, this home is rich in character and inspiring entertaining spaces. Above all, this is a home well loved by a family for two decades for its incredible space, jaw-dropping views and open space.
Now it’s your turn.
The immaculately retained original features will capture your heart and imagination. Let daydreams take you to balmy evenings by the pool, formal soirees in the grand lounge and penning that long-planned novel in the ‘room with a view’ studio/cottage. A bright future awaits your family among the heavenly Beech tree, towering Sequoia, heavenly fragrant heritage roses and extensive stone work.
Did You Know?
A horse and dray were instrumental in digging out the space for the swimming pool – one of the first to be installed in the Croydon area. It is bigger than any pool you’d install today and at night the underwater lighting and the surrounding sparkling lights are simply magic.
Apart from being the coolest room in the house, literally and metaphorically, the lower-level rumpus room is a multi-purpose space. Featuring an original ice chest, wet-bar and timber floorboards that have seen more jiving and waltzes than you care to mention, it is truly a step back in time. Serving modern families as an additional entertaining space the lower level of the home also features a large workshop/hobby room, cellar storage and more.
When you sit in the stone love seat under the Japanese Maple, you’ll be sitting where Edna Walling herself possibly sat. For around 80 years this Maple’s leaves have turned red, yellow, orange and green many times and will continue to provide and ever-changing palette and glorious view from the tv-room.
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