Few homes on the peninsula command such presence, pedigree and poetry of setting as ‘Wood-Lee Villa’. Designed by renowned colonial architect Edmund Blacket and built c1870 as a wedding gift from Captain Rowntree to his son, this extraordinary Victorian Revival estate stands as one of Balmain’s most treasured residences. Secreted behind St Mary's Church within an exclusive gated enclave, it unfolds across 938sqm of established private grounds, where northerly views over Mort Bay create an ever-changing harbour backdrop of rare beauty. Held by just four families across more than 150 years, the residence has been meticulously conserved and luxuriously renovated to honour its craftsmanship while delivering on contemporary expectations. Grand formal rooms with marble fireplaces, soaring 3.3m ceilings and original cedar French and bifold doors speak to its provenance, while sunlit casual living and a streamlined designer kitchen add modern ease. A highlight is the north-facing gardens, designed by Good Manors, framing a saltwater pool, entertainer’s cabana and expansive lawn, all gazing across the harbour beyond. Just 500 metres from Balmain East Wharf, a landmark family estate where history, tranquillity and prestige converge.
Highlights
- c1870 Edmund Blacket landmark
- Exclusive gated church-side estate
- 938sqm with northerly harbour views
- Held by just four families in 150 years
- Grand rooms with marble fireplaces
- 3.3m ceilings, original cedar doors
- Designer kitchen with 3m stone island
- Full-floor master retreat and dressing room
- Large studio/guest suite above the garage
- Good Manors-designed poolside garden
- 500m walk to Balmain East Ferry Wharf
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