Landmark 1880s Victorian Italianate Manor On A North Facing 906sqm, One Of Bronte's Finest Estates
Holding a significant place in Bronte's history, 'Wycombe' has been part of the beachside landscape since 1883 and stands today as a gracious reminder of the past and one of the suburb's finest privately owned estates just up from Bronte House. The magnificent Victorian Italianate manor rests behind a gated flagstone forecourt on a north-facing 906sqm landholding with resort-style grounds complete with a mosaic-tiled pool, day spa, firepit and sunken trampoline with space for entertaining on both an intimate and grand scale. The three-storey mansion is a rare survivor of Boom Style architecture and has been sympathetically revived putting a contemporary spin on this historic landmark which has been reinvigorated for a new generation. A high-end redesign allows the romance of the past to shine while offering every luxury from a parent's wing and media lounge to a summer room and home office. Essentially a family compound, this is beachside living on an epic scale with just under 500sqm of internal space and established gardens conceived as a botanic oasis with palms, figs, jacarandas and wisteria creating a riot of colour in spring. A breezy stroll down to the beach, this unique estate presents an extraordinary opportunity to secure a piece of Bronte history along with an unbeatable lifestyle.
* Historic splendour meets high-end design * Elaborate central tower, Corinthian columns * Grand entry hall and soaring ornate ceilings * 6 large bedrooms, built-ins, guest suite * Master wing with ensuite and dressing room * Wraparound balconies, sunny roof terrace * Majestic formal rooms, Jetmaster fireplaces * Sun-filled custom kitchen and casual dining * Onyx marble island, chef's Ilve gas cooker * Entertainer's terrace with a built-in gas bbq * Huge family room with a marble fireplace * Media room with daybed, separate study * Entertainer's summer room, arcaded loggias * Private established north-facing gardens * Mosaic-tiled pool, wisteria-framed day spa * Sun-drenched lawns, trampoline and firepit * Moroccan-tiled bathrooms, heated floors * Powder room, Villeroy & Boch appointments * Cellar, walk-in linen press and locker room * Triple parking including a double carport