9 Virginia Street, Kensington

A unique opportunity to secure a slice of Sydney's horseracing history, this Federation beauty features a family home at the front and a converted stables out the back making this dual occupancy property a dream. Built c1905 as the former Kensington Veterinary Hospital that serviced the local racing fraternity, the landmark residence has been creatively conceived as a private family home and separate stable conversion with a self-contained apartment, home office and guest quarters. A prime location on the corner of on one of Kensington's finest streets features dual street frontage and a sunny pool as the centrepiece to the big backyard. Set on a private 690sqm, properties like this are one of a kind and offer incredible versatility ideal for multi-generational family living or as a home plus income. Renovated family home set amid level manicured groundsConverted stables with original wrought iron gatesWide central hallway, whitewashed boards, ornate ceilings3 bedrooms with custom built-ins and plantation shuttersElegant living room anchored by a Jetmaster gas fireplaceFamily kitchen with stone benchtops and breakfast islandDining flows to a family room and flagstone courtyardBig backyard with a glass-framed pool and barbecue terrace Stables converted into a self-contained one bedroom flat Additional guest suite plus a home office and storeroom Double parking via Myrtle St, mins to the city and beachesClose to Royal Randwick, Centennial Park, UNSW and schoolsCo-AgentBelle Property RandwickTony Kalofonos - 0417 699 835