'Victoria Cottage' is truly one of a kind - the original tuckpointed terrace, built in 1888, was extended a few years ago into a corner of the adjoining allotment. The result is an L-shaped light-filled residence designed for contemporary family living, on huge land (11.4m x 37m approx) with an expansive north-facing courtyard and a saltwater pool. Entry from the landscaped garden is to a wide double-arched hallway, floored in polished hardwood, from which open three bedrooms (or two plus study); the bedrooms to the front both have open fireplaces flanked by built-in wardrobes. An elegant formal dining room with open fireplace and French doors opens to the courtyard; this flows through to the 40m2 living and informal dining zone built to the northern side of the original house. With high raked ceiling, clerestory windows, open fireplace and a wall of glass to the courtyard, this dramatic space is open on one side to the kitchen, appointed in fine style with premium European appliances and custom-built cabinetry. To one side of the living room are a tiled family-size bathroom and the spacious main bedroom/parents' retreat, with a wall of wardrobes, extra-large ensuite bathroom, and...show more
Lot/Plan No: 1/TP232544 翻译中文