Wollstonecraft

9 Shirley Road

5 2 3 952 SQM

SOLD - Undisclosed
Method of sale: Auction

'The Craft' A Grand c1924 Arts & Crafts Harbourside Estate !

Grand in its proportions "The Craft" c1924 showcases all of the charm and ornate features of its bygone era featuring traditional Arts and Crafts elegance, impressive proportions and established gardens. Positioned in one of Wollstonecraft's most exclusive and tightly held streets on the peninsula, this grand family residence enjoys a premier harbourside address and features spectacular water views across the City and to the Anzac Bridge enjoying an elevated private leafy outlook. Tightly held and lovingly maintained, this superb residence is offered to the market for the first time in 40 years and offers a great family haven within a stroll to schools, the harbour foreshore, trains and buses.

- A home of distinction in Wollstonecraft's prestigious peninsula
- Grand formal entrance to the home through gorgeous leadlight double doors
- Striking entrance foyer with period feature fretwork on the ceiling
- Interiors feature a selection of formal and casual living and dining spaces
- Period features include ornamental fireplaces, tessellated tiles, leadlight windows, high ornate ceilings, parquetry floors, timber beading and paneling
- Grand formal lounge and dining rooms with ornamental fireplaces, bay windows and timber fretwork, separated by retractable original solid timber doors
- Family room with gas fireplace opens onto generous entertaining terrace
- Separate sunroom off the formal living and dining rooms separated by retractable original leadlight sliding doors
- Picturesque feature lighting throughout with stunning original detail
- Master suite with separate parent's retreat/lounge enjoying private elevated leafy outlook
- Choice of master suites on the ground and upper level
- Two of the upper level bedrooms each feature private sunrooms
- Kitchen with Ilve gas cooking and walk-in pantry
- Two full bathrooms with mosaic tiles - the main bathroom has a separate bath and shower
- Large internal laundry with direct access to external clothes line
- Expansive child friendly level lawns; Built in mains gas BBQ in back yard
- Potential for in ground pool (STCA)
- Back-to-base alarm; Under house cellar and storeroom
- Lock-up garage and potential for additional off street parking for 2 cars
- Not Heritage listed, Located in a Conservation Area only
- Close proximity to sought after schools including Wenona, Shore, Monte, Marist, St Aloysius & Loreto
- Catchment area for North Sydney Demonstration & Greenwich primary and Cammeraygal, North Sydney Boys & Girls senior schools
- Walk to North Sydney CBD, the soon to open Metro and Crows Nest village

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