Wednesday, January 15, 2020

“Hexham” - 447 Darling Street - Balmain - 1897 Harbour View Manor


“Hexham” - 447 Darling Street - Balmain - 1897 Harbour View Manor 

Constructed In 1897, Hexham Is A Magnificent Victorian Itslinate Manir Widely Considered  To Be One Of Balmain Oeninsula’s Mist Soectacular Properties. Commanding Mesmorising Northerly Harbour Views From Each a of It’s Three Levels, It’s Set On A 749sqm Parcel Of Land Surrounded By Beautifully Landscaped Grounds By Secret Gardens.


Lovingly Revived To It’s Former Glory, The Residence Tastefully Combines  Classic Heritage Details With Luxurious Contemporary Touches To Create A Timeless Landmark In The Hearnmt If Blamain Village

It Contains Six Elegant Bedrooms, Two Studies And 5 Bathrooms.

Magnificent Formal Rooms With Original Italian Marble And English Ironwork Fireplaces With Generous Informal Living And Dining Soaces Embrace The Sophistiated Calcutta Marble Kitchen.


Upstairs , An Attic Level Billairds Room features A Wet Bar.

The Sublime Gardens Are A Highlight, Complete With An All Weather Barbeque Pavilion Overlooking A Fully Fenced Mosiac Tiled Pool And Level Lawn, While A Rooftop Garden Is Set Against A Breathtaking Backdrop.


Details Include Soaring 3.6 Metres Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows, Original Grand Marble Entry Hall And Australian Cedar Staircase, Floorboards, Ducted Air Conditioning And Rear Lane Access To A Secure Eight Car Garage.












447 Darling Street Balmain “Hexham”

Magnificent 1897 Harborview manner


Constructed in 1897, Hexham is a magnificent Victorian Italian manner widely considered to be one of Balmain peninsulas most spectacular properties.


Commanding mesmerising northerly harbour views from each of the three levels it’s set on 749 m² parcel of land surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounded garden spastic regards Of Sydney.


Lovingly revived was for my glory, the residents taste we combine spastic heritage details with luxurious contemporary touches to create a timeless landmark in the heart of Balmain Village.


Contains six elegant bedrooms, two studies and five bathrooms. Magnificent formal rooms with original Italian marble and English ironwork fireplaces while general informal living and dining dining areas embrace the sophisticated Calcutta marble kitchen. Upstairs, and attic level billiards room featuring the wet bar.


The sunblime gardens are a highlight, complete with an all-weather barbecue pavilion overlooking a heated fully fenced Mosiac tiled pool with level lawn, while rooftop garden is it against the breathtaking backdrop.


Details include swearing 3.6 meter stained glass windows, original ground marble entry hall and Australian cedar staircase, floorboards, Dr their conditioning and relaying access to a secure eight car garage.









30 Argyle Place - Millers Point - New South Wales



30 Argyle Place - Millers Point - New South Wales




An Iconic Offering Unmatched In Historical Value, Setting, Or Possibility, This Heritage Listed Reaidence Exudes A GranduernThat Has Been Hard Won Over Almost 2 Centuries. An Imposing Tri Level Circa 1834 Terrace Built In The Colonial Georgian Style, The Dilapidated Interiors Present A Rare Opportunity For Complete Restoration With Current DA plans For A 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Modern Reconfiguration 






“Yoorami” - 90 Victoria Road - Bellevue Hill



“Yoorami” - 90 Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill NSW


Distinguished Bellevue Hill Estate in 2,903sqm


One Of Bellevue Hill’s Trophy Homes. “Yoorami” Is Secluded Amid Enchanting Grounds Of An Incredibly Private 2,903sqm Parcel Of Land. Accessed Via Elegant Palm Lined Driveway, The Property Is Reminiscent Of A Grand Hollywood Estate With Luxuriant Gardens Featuring A Sequence Of Outdoor Living Areas Plus Self Contained Guest Cottage. Originally Built In The 1920’s, The Home Has Been Meticulously Restored And Revived Under The Expert Guidance Of Revered Architect Michael Sutton With Interiors By Thomas Havel.

- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Baths
- Gated Access To 4/5 LUG
- Formal Living And Sitting Rooms Marble Fireplace
- Master With Dressing a Room, En-suite And Sun Room
- Casual Living / Library, Family Living / Dining
- Designer Kitchen, Gaggenau Appliances
- Heated Pool, Seperate Guest Cottage

FEATURED IN THE WENTWORTH COURIER
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9th 2015




Sunday, December 15, 2019

“Girrahween Estate” 75 Kamabala Road



Girrahwheen Estate 
75 Kambala Road








This Historic Estate Presents The Best Position On Bellevue Hills Premier Street. 

38.5 metre Frontage 

Thursday, February 21, 2019

4 Marathon Avenue, Darling Point, New South Wales






4 Marathon Avenue, Darling Point, New South Wales


Contemporary Style, Classic Character And Custom Interiors Define This luxurious Designer Residence In An Exclusive Cul De Sac.


The Home Features Four Large Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms Including A Powder Room, Elegant Living And Dining Area, Custom American Oak Kitchen, Casual Living Area, Bespoke Joinery Throughout, Soaring Ceilings, Black Japan Floors, Plantation Shutters, Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning, And State Of The Art Security.


Standing On A Deep Block With Landscaped Gardens, Spa And Over Sized Double Garage.






"Warwick" - 48 Martin Road, Centennial Park, New South Wales




"Warwick"


48 Martin Road, Centennial Park, New South Wales


Federation Home Reveals Timeless Charm And Luxory At Distinguished Address








Commanding A Distinguished Position Overlooking Centennial Parkland, "Warwick"Welcomes You Into A Magnificent Federation Atmosphere On Timeless Granduer. Affording Pure Privacy, The North Of The Rear Parcel Of Land Is Encased By Lush Gardens That Draw You Inside To Two Generous Levels. Formal And Casual Areas Allow For Large Scale Entertaining, With A Gourmet Kitchen Effortlesssly Extending To a Level Lawn With A Swimming Pool. Enjoy The Recreational Delights Of The Park And The Entertainment Quarter At Your Door, With The Sydney Cricket Ground, Paddington, Light Rail And Randwick Racecourse Nearby





- 5 Bedrroms
- 6 Bathrooms
2 Car Spaces
1 Swimming Pool




















59 Victoria Street, Potts Point, New South Wales




59 Victoria Street, Potts Point, New South Wales



- 6 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 2 Car Spaces

- 3 Levels Of Formal And Informal Living And Dining & Courtyard
- Interiors By Alenxandra Kidd As Featured In Belle Magazine
- Lower Level With 2 Self Contained Spaces With Private Access
- Master With Ensuite, Walk In Wardrobe And Terrace
- Ducted Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning,
- Original And Gas Fireplaces
- Double Secure Underground Parking On A Seperate Title
























26-28 Cranbrook Road, Bellevue Hill, New South Wales




26-28 Cranbrook Road, Bellevue Hill, New South Wales 


This Exclusive And Substantial Residence Is Rich In Timeless Appeal And Elegance. Set Across 974 Metres, This Magnificent Family Home Is Embraced By Established Gardens And Private Courtyards. Upon Entry Through The Grand Foyer, It Opens Into A Vast Selection Of Sun Bathed Living Spaces That Extend To Rooms And Secluded Terraces Capturing Sweeping Views Across Main Harbour And Rose Bay. 


Located In One Of Sydney's Most Prized Harbourside Suburbs And Coveted Residential Streets, This Stately And Stylish Home Has Been Closely Held By Only A Privaleged Few. 




















- 6 Beds - 3.5 Bathrooms
- DLUG- Plus Off Street Parking
- Swimming Pool Encased By Romantic Gardens
- Upstairs And Downstairs Terrace Areas With Harbour Views
- Modern Open Kitchen With Butler's Pantry
- Stunning Staircase Feature - Period Charm
- Formal / Informal Living Original Wood Panelled Library 
- Close To Elite Schools, Amenities And Transport





"Tresco" - Historic Waterfront Estate - 97 Elizabeth Bay Road - Potts Point - New South Wales




"Tresco" - Historic Waterfront Estate 

97 Elizabeth Bay Road - Potts Point 





One Of Sydney's Most Historic  Beautifully Preserved Waterfront Estates, Tresco Is A Magnificent Example Of Early Vicotorian Italianate Architecture, Privately Nestled In The Exclusive Elizabeth Bay And Only 5 Minutes From The Sydney CBD. 


Designed In 1868 By Leading Architect Of The Day Thomas Rowe And Built By Italian Stonemasons, This Waterfront Estate Has Only Been Occupied By 4 Owners Over The Past 150 Years. 


Opening To Expanses Of Level Lawn Ideal For Grand Scale Events, The Expansive Property Cascades Down To Superb Waterfront Facilties Including A Proivate Sea Pool, A Jetty And A Boathouse. Capturing One Of The Most Breathtaking Uninterupted Northerly Harbour Panaramas You Will Ever Expeirence Anywhere In Sydney. It Gazes Across The Water To Clark Island and The Manly Skyline 

- 7 Bedrooms

- 4 Bathrooms

8 Car Garage

1 Pool 

1 Sea Jetty And Boathouse 
















Friday, September 14, 2018

DARLINGHURST - A Short History




Originally  the great Valley Of Darlinghurst was originally subdivided by Governor Ralph Darling in the mid 1820s when he created 17 allotments of land parcels to house public servants and other private citizens.

With the 17 land grants that Governor Darling  allowed he had strict conditions regarding that there could only be one dwelling per allotment, that each each dwelling should be built facing the city along the ridge, and that the land should have landscaped gardens around.

This changed the whole topography of the area when you sailed into Sydney harbour and Port Jackson  made a great difference from what people could see. It also gave a very strong impression of the colony and the prosperity that you could gain as a free settlers coming to Australia.


it was a very strong a pointer of what you could gain by coming to Australia it was also very strong reminder of what you could also lose

“Larissa” - 27 Nelson Street, Woolahra, New South Wales




LARISSA

“Walsholme” - 12 Lang Road, Centennial Park




“WASHOLME” - 12 Lang Road - Centennial Park




Standing Proud As One Of Lang Roads Finest Federation Mansions “Walsholme” Is Set Amid Manicured Grounds  On A Level Dual Access 950sqm Landholding Overlooking Centennial Park. The Two Storey Romanesque Style Has Been Meticulously Renovated To RevealA Seamless Fusion Of Historic Splendour & Contemporary Luxury.

Grand Formal Rooms Including A Unique Rooftop Terrace And Coach House For Family Living And Large Scale Entertaining. Soak Up Views Of The Park From The Master Balcony, Relax By The Pool or Enjoy The Magical Sunsets Over The City Skyline From The Rooftop Terrae










Thursday, March 22, 2018

14 Jena Gala Road Bellevue Hill





I think for the first time in over 80 years and designed by renowned vessel Leslie Wilkinson this iconic 2700 m² family estate is truly one of the Sydney’s finest.
The extremely versatile configurations includes eight bedrooms to study six bathrooms multiple entertaining reception areas in a self-contained guest apartment.

Flooded with sunshine and embracing spectacular vistas stress from the Opera house to the northern Beaches landscape grounds include waiting on sandstone Terrace in a private I think for the first time in over 80 years and designed by renowned vessel Leslie Wilkinson this iconic 2700 m² family state is truly one of the Sydney‘s finest.
The extremely versatile configurations includes eight bedrooms to study six bathrooms multiple entertaining reception areas in a self-contained guest apartment.

Flooded with sunshine and embracing spectacular visitors stress from the Opera house to the northern Beaches landscape grounds include sweeping on sandstone terrace in a private oh

Trisco historic waterfront state on 3326 m²





 Unique of Sydney is Mr story beautifully preserved waterfront Estates Trisco is a magnificent example of early Victoria Italianate architecture privately message in the exclusive Elizabeth Bay loop designed and built in 1868 my need another tech did the day Thomas Road Alitalia stonemasons the grand sandstone manner was used as naval officer in command of the world Australian Navy in its architectural integrity the resident supposed stately boardroom including seven bedrooms two studies and two kitchens


Del Rio Penthouse, Residence 5 a 22-24 Billyard Avenue Potts Point






 First time offered 25 years and set of approximately 1470 m² for statewide waterfront grounds and spending the whole top floor, this grand north-east facing Tracy residential cases on obstructed views across Sydney Harbour.
Design by J.Spencer stand field in 1928

 Hello penthouse eggs you to charm and sophistication of old world Hollywood.
This bit is supposed to just penthouses just want to 5 whole floor apartments offering little secure access from garage and on street parking permits jetty for water vessel drop off and pick up and spectacular outdoor water salt water spill
Elevator (private lobby and magnificent house like apartment

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Cliffbrook - Coogee







Lyons Terrace - Sydney - DEMOLISHED


Lyons Terrace - Liverpool Street 






Drumoyne House -DEMOLISHED








Normanhurst House - Randwick - DEMOLISHED






Barham - Forbes Street - Darlinghurst








Buckinghams Department Store - Oxford Street











"Tusculum" - 1 - 3 Manning Street - Potts Point





"Tusculum" - 
1 - 3 Manning Street - Potts Point





33 Degrees 87'11"S
151 Degrees 22'45"E


Tusculum is named after a town in Alban Hills 10km from Rome. 

Tusculum represents the High Point of Regency Architecture

This design is only 1 of 3 houses left designed by John Verge (1782 - 1861)

It was Built 1830 - 1835 for Alexander Brodie Spark (1792 - 1856)

2 Storey Colonial Regency
Cedar interiors imported from Lebanon, marble for flooring and chimney pieces imported from Tusculum in Italy. 



Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Saturday, May 20, 2017

“Barham” - Forbes Street - Darlinghurst




"Barham 



"Barham" was built in 1833 & is the oldest residential building in Darlinghurst. It was purchased by SCEGGS in 1900 & has been part of the school since then. 


The Grand Villa was bought for Sir Edward Deas Thomson, who was granted over 6 acres in the new Darlinghurst Estate in 1831. Thomson was born in Edinburgh and migrated to Australia in 1828-1829 when he was appointed the dual role of Clerk to the Executive and Legislative Councils in NSW on a salary of 600 Pounds a year


Governor Sir Ralph Dowling was very happy with Thomsons hard work & competance & granted him the land in Darlinghurst. John Verge was employed to design "Barham"whicvh was initially leased to Colonel Kenneth Snodgrass, before Thomson moved in with his wife, Anna Maria, the daughter of Sir Richard Bourke. 

When Thomsonleft public office he was elected as Vice Chancellor Of University of Sydney in 1865, retaining his position until he was forced to resign due to ill health in 1873. 


the couple raised their 2 sons and 5 daughters at "Barham" & remained there for 40 Years until Thomsons death in July 1879. He was buried at St Judes Church of England, Randwick


Thomson's daughter, Susan, married William John Maclaey, who was Colonial Secretary Alexander Macleays oldest son. Alexander was granted 54 Acres at Elizabeth Bay and he also employed John Verge To design his Villa. 


After Thomson's death in 1879, "Barham" was purchased by members of the Ogilvie Pastoralist family who then sold it to SCEGGS in 1900 


"Barham" is located just off Forbes Street within the grounds of SCEGGS and not be viewed from the street






















































Thursday, April 27, 2017

BishopsCourt -












Bishops  Court At Darling Point Was The Original Site Where ThoMas Mort Had His Cottage. 

The Original Mansion Was Built In The 1860's And Was Designed By Edmund Blackett. 














Wednesday, March 29, 2017

"Craigend" - Darlinghirst



Craigend








Pechey family, photographer unknown. Sydney Architecture Images- Demolished. Craigend, Darlinghurst. Built 1829 by Thomas Mitchell, Surveyor-General of NSW. Demolished 1922 for a residential subdivision. Darlinghurst ( in the area of present day Surrey and Caldwell Street













Friday, February 3, 2017

The Hordern Family Home - 14 Ginahgulla Road - Bellevue Hill














This Was The Home To One Of Australia's Mosr Imoortant And Influential Dynasties. This House Is Firmly Entrenched In Rhe Nations History


It Occupies A Magnificent 2,700 sqm Parcel Of Land 

More Than Likely The Best Example Left In Sydney Of Professor Leslie Wilkinson's Style. 

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Sydney Cove 1788








Here is a sketch I Did of Sydney cove in July 1788




"Cairo" - 81 Macleay Street, Potts Point


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This Was Pulled Down To Make Way For The Chevron Hotel. 



WHAT A SHAME!!!'  THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL MANSION 










Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Sophienburg estate Liverpool



RUINS of a long lost Georgian estate once owned by prominent figures from Liverpool’s history have been discovered but an archaeologist is now needed to uncover the story behind the enigmatic site.

The remnants of Sophienburg estate were found last year by the City of Liverpool and District Historical Society’s president Glen op den Brouw.

Working on a hunch about where the estate would have lain, the Liverpool resident was walking through dense bushland in Casula when he stumbled upon several stone pieces.