The Laurels Blackheath, an iconic 1800's Blue Mountains estate with interiors typical of the late Victorian era, sits beautifully in the landscape. With expansive private gardens, separate, self-contained cottage and a glass and timber conservatory, The Laurels exude grace and elegance and is truly a special place.
The privacy and extensive mature garden is such a rare find so accessible to the village.
The residence is centrally heated and features three double bedrooms (currently one bedroom configured as a reading room) all with original fireplaces, central lounge with fireplace, separate dining room and a sunroom or office. The new professionally designed kitchen features stone benchtops, a 6 burner imported English stove, soft close cupboards and drawers. There's a refurbished laundry with joinery and stone benchtops.
The lettable (STCA) separate self-contained cottage has its own private garden entrance and includes a slow combustion fireplace.
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• Grand formal garden, over a 140 years old with carriage circle, ponds and a variety of established plants including Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Magnolias, Hydrangea, Oak, Pine, and a wide variety of Acer's
• New spacious professionally designed kitchen with quality appliances
• Double brick construction with wide wrap-around verandah
• Classic interior features include high ceilings, ornate imported light fittings, ceiling roses and picture rails. There are original polished timber floors throughout.
• 4 bedrooms, with the master including a private sunroom, ensuite, and open fireplace
• Independent water supply and watering system
• Self-contained studio with slow combustion fireplace and private garden and separate entrance
• Glasshouse/conservatory situated at the front of the property
• Large double car garage and workshop.
• Set on 3696m2 approx
The Laurels is situated close to national parks, nature walks, Blackheath village, restaurants and cafes. Elegantly designed, this unique period residence in the heart of the world heritage-listed Blue Mountains offers a rarity of features not often seen on the market.