AS OF THE 22ND NOVEMBER THIS MAGNIFICANT PROPERTY IS NOW UNDER CONTRACT. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OWNERS!!
Presenting a rare opportunity to transform a gracious, much loved family home, Coolabah is being offered for sale for the first time in over 25 years.
Nestled amidst lovely mature gardens in one of Sydney's most prestigious suburbs, this 1880s home of impressive proportions reflects the grandeur of the Victorian era. Situated on a large 676sqm corner block and set over 2 storeys, the home features a custom built conservatory overlooking the in-ground pool and gazebo at the rear of the property. Steeped in history, Coolabah was originally designed and built for the first Lord Mayor of Lane Cove, Mr Jeremiah Roberts who was also chiefly responsible for the building of St Giles Church Greenwich as well as the gardens surrounding Wollstonecraft station. The home has been in the one family for many years. Over this time, additions and refurbishments have been undertaken to house a growing family and now the time has come for it to be returned to its original magnificent splendour.
Downstairs:
Formal Sitting Room with large bay windows and a white marble fireplace;
Formal dining room with a black marble fireplace. Opening out to the front verandah, the original concept for this room was as a Men's Formal Sitting Room to retire to for post dinner port and cigars;
Good sized bedroom downstairs;
The kitchen, looking out over the established gardens, also opens out to the family room and conservatory;
Glass conservatory flowing out to the in-ground swimming pool, outdoor entertaining area and cedar timber gazebo.
Upstairs:
3 bedrooms, the master opens out to the top verandah with an easterly outlook and has direct access to the bathroom with separate shower;
2nd bedroom with lovely bay windows and a decorative timber fireplace;
The full width sunroom at the rear has a stunning outlook to the north and west, a perfect place for a quiet cup of tea in the afternoon sun.
Features:
Original features throughout the house include high decorative ceilings;
Solid timber floorboards in the original areas of the home and lustrous original Oregon pine floors;
Stunning timberwork throughout including picture rails, staircase and fireplaces;
Underhouse storage/wine cellar;
Beautiful established gardens throughout the entire block, with stunning Professor Waterhouse camellia bushes & a spectacular mature Magnolia Tree;
Solid timber (cedar) gazebo;
Sparkling in-ground swimming pool;
Brilliant feature of 2 vehicular entrances with a lock up garage in Coolabah Avenue plus a carport in Greenwich Road.
This is a piece of history rarely offered, particularly in such a Blue Ribbon location. Greenwich Village shops, cafes and excellent schools are just a short walk away. There is a bus stop at the door...
