'Yarranabbe House', Grand Victorian Harbourside Residence, Iconic Harbour Views, Offered For The First Time In 55 Years
This grand Victorian home, built circa 1840, illustrates wonderful European architectural influences and commands uninterrupted and expansive 180 degree iconic views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, city skyline and Sydney's North Shore from every level.
Yarranabbe House, from which the street was named, is offered for the first time in 55 years.
Situated on an elevated, north east facing 820m2 (approx.) parcel of land, retaining many of its original features and charm, Yarranabbe House, remains comfortably liveable now whilst offering scope to further enhance and recreate a glorious family home. Upon entering this distinguished residence through a myriad of luscious courtyard gardens, a grand entrance hall leads into gracious formal living and dining rooms plus an informal living/sunroom, all bathed in natural sunlight, capturing expansive harbour views. Period features throughout include soaring ceilings, original fireplaces, sash windows, exposed original sandstone walls, French doors and timber floorboards. Upstairs 4 spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms include an elegant king-size master suite with walk-in robe and a huge terrace capturing breathtaking 180 degree views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, city skyline and Sydney's North Shore.
A vast lower ground floor offers a versatile self-contained 6th bedroom/studio apartment/nanny's quarters/home theatre flowing onto a sun-drenched level lawn, gardens and swimming pool.
'Yarranabbe House' presents an exciting and rare opportunity to acquire one of Darling Points most significant and remarkable family homes, prestigiously located within one of the suburbs most coveted streets. Situated just 2 km from the CBD, a short stroll to Rushcutters Bay, the Cruising Yacht of Australia and 5 minutes from cosmopolitan Double Bay shopping village, Edgecliff Centre, local ferry, train and bus stations.
Additional attributes include:Level lift accessLock up garage for 2 cars plus 2 additional off-street parking spacesAdditional storage room/potential teenage retreatPlease contact Daphne Sauvage for a private inspection.
