HISTORIC SANDSTONE MANSION - 1463 sq m Estate, Period Detailing
"Dalkeith" a stately sandstone mansion built c. 1908 for Frank Widdon, features Sydney Harbour and city skyline vistas.
This magnificent historic building combines elements of Federation Queen Anne & Arts & Crafts architecture with Art Nouveau detailing. With exquisite period detail throughout, the kitchens and bathrooms have been tastefully updated leaving you with the opportunity to add your own finishing touches.
Built on a massive 1463 sq meter parcel of land this palatial residence would suit an executive family or would lend itself to re-development e.g. B wedding function center (subject to council approval) thus representing real value for money & enormous investment potential.
The main residence features expansive formal & informal living and dining areas, library, alarm and fully ducted r/c air-conditioning. The ground floor kitchen features island workbench, fully integrated appliances, granite bench-top and a huge breakfast nook while upstairs there is a large stylish kitchenette with dishwasher.
Period detailing includes leadlight windows, high patterned ceilings, octagonal verandah with pressed metal Art Nouveau style decorative balustrade and roughcast entrance porch.
In addition to the main residence the estate houses TWO additional buildings (totaling approximately 602 sq m) one a former Chapel that can be utilized as a ballroom or billiard room and an attached sandstone self-contained apartment. The grounds also include a grotto and additional bathroom facilities.
From the 1950s to 1978 the property was the Sydney Norwegian Seaman's Mission, and was later acquired by the International Meditation Center. Since 1983, Dalkeith has been utilized as an executive residence.
The grounds have since hosted many a garden party and wedding and more recently the residence...