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The Crossways
A Manor house on Martin Road
Elegant. Grand. Extraordinary.
Rarely does a property of this calibre come onto the market. Situated in one of Sydney's most keenly sought and exclusive enclaves is a property that could easily be at home in London's Knightsbridge. Built around the turn of the 19th century by renowned architects of the time Waterhouse and Lake, this elegant baronial home, over three levels, was recently sympathetically restored and extended by Sydney architect Espie Dodds. A barrel vaulted ceiling in the entrance creates a grand first, and lasting, impression. As you enter the property, it's not at all hard to imagine a lifestyle so very different from today, with French parquetry floors and marble fireplaces, leaded bay windows and a graceful curved staircase leading to the first floor.
On a scale out of proportion with today.
Proportions on such a grand scale confronts us with the fact that homes simply aren't built like this anymore. A library provides a very private retreat, while a lift provides access to all three levels. The formal dining room is both grand and intimate. Nearby is the drawing room, which is over 30 feet in length and features a period Sienna marble fireplace is centrepiece. French doors open onto private north facing gardens, which cover half an acre of level ground. The master bedroom suite has an intimate balcony and exquisite marble bathroom. The property includes a separate two bedroom self-contained flat. On the lower ground floor, a self-contained office currently occupies rooms that could easily be converted for private use.
View by appointment.
In Conjunction with Sutton Place Realty
Colm O'Sullivan 0418 614 322