Welcome to 'Cheddington' - this grand estate takes pride-of-place on an unprecedented 5124sqm, comprising of three lots and three titles. Built C1892 and designed by renowned architect John Horbury Hunt, the home was the second residence to be built in Warrawee and enjoys a sought-after premier location moments from Warrawee station and Knox Grammar School.
Fenced and electric gated from the street, meander up the wide gravel circular driveway through stunning restful grounds. The placement of the home offers opportunity for savvy buyers to take advantage of the additional blocks to build two further grand residences (STCA) whilst still retaining the original home. The residence is full of warmth and appeal, completely comfortable as is, whilst offering excellent scope for a cosmetic upgrade.
Its distinctive English-style facade gives way to an expansive floorplan with gracious formal zones, casual living, a large office or 6th bedroom, flexible spaces and king-sized upper-level bedrooms. Step out to the pool, cabana with sink and bathroom, original stables that make a great storage or workshop area and the triple garage. This once-in a lifetime opportunity enjoys prime east-side convenience, steps to the station, bus, Knox Grammar, Abbotsleigh, parks and village shops.
Accommodation Features:
• Stunning late 1800's home with a full brick lower level
• Large entry foyer with a panelled ceiling, generous formal lounge with a gas fireplace
• Expansive formal dining room opens on two sides to the verandahs
• Generous family room, optional home office or possible in-law bedroom
• Casual living/dining adjoins the modern timber topped gas kitchen with European appliances
• Casual lounge adorned with a working timber fireplace
• Cloak and powder room, high ceilings, ducted a/c, internal laundry
• Five substantial upper-level bedrooms with walk-in robes and an adjoining nursery/sitting or study
• Two upper-level bathroom including one contemporary bathroom
• Abundance of storage throughout including extensive in-roof spaces
External Features:
• Completely private from the street, fenced with electric driveway gates
• Wide gravel driveway with circular area sweeps up to the home
• Magnificent botanic gardens with sweeping lawns and mature plantings
• Substantial north-east facing bougainvillaea draped verandahs overlook the gardens
• Side covered terrace, rear terraces flow to the pool
• Poolside cabana with a sink and bathroom - ideal for guests
• Original stables used for storage or a workshop, external toilet, triple garage
Location Benefits:
• 250m to Warrawee Station
• 450m to the 575 and 576T bus services to Turramurra Station, North Wahroonga, Hornsby and Macquarie
• 350m to Knox Grammar
• 800m to Turramurra Memorial Park
• 1km to Handprints Turramurra
• 1.1km to Knox Grammar Preparatory School
• 1.2km to Eastern Road shops and cafes
• 1.2km to Turramurra Station and village
• 1.2km to Wahroonga Station and village
• 1.4km to Abbotsleigh
• 2.1km to Wahroonga Public School
Contact:
David Walker 0414 184 911
Belinda Edwards 0451 672 977
All information contained here is gathered from sources we believe reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however we cannot guarantee it.
