The original residence of Captain Peter Barry ,superbly located in one of the most prestigious coastal suburbs this grand blue stone return-veranda villa is wonderfully presented, boasting gracious architectural features of the era with an extension maximizing a fantastic north- east facing aspect. A property of huge appeal to those desiring the location and grandeur with the potential that's only limited by your imagination.
Built around 1890 the home presents beyond its blue stone facade, iron lace work to bull-nosed verandas and large bay window all contributing to a most appealing facade. Entering the home, the led light surround is a delightful welcome and inside there is an immediate sense of spaciousness with magnificent high ceilings and large rooms.
Timber floorboards grace the original section of the home and main rooms boast decorative ceilings. Immaculately presented, the colour palette enhances architectural features with a modern twist. The sitting room is elegant and tranquil, such an easy retreat or a space for formal entertaining with a magnificent bay window as centrepiece.
From both the front bedrooms and the sitting room there are wonderful views to the garden. Optimizing the potential for formal entertaining is the central ball room size lounge room. The kitchen is filled with light and overlooks the open plan living and dining space with the home office or fourth bedroom beyond; the wine cellar is easily accessed from the kitchen via stairs.
This home is boasts up to 6 bedrooms, the master has potential to create a private retreat the size of a small apartment.
Currently zoned residential with a private hotel allowance, potential abounds as it can be easily transformed into a bed and breakfast, student accommodation or that forever large home (subject to council consents).
Others wishing to enjoy the ambience of a grand home in a coastal setting, to families wishing to live close to schools, this home will appeal to a number of situations. There is easy access to a choice of popular schools walking and by a number of school buses operating in the vicinity. Locals enjoy the ease of getting around from this location to the city, beaches or stroll a short distance to nearby shops, boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants of Semaphore Road; simply enjoy the perfect Largs Bay lifestyle. Sited on a large block of approximately 736 m2 with valuable rear access to a large double garage, also triple carports.
Home of immense potential register your interest to avoid any disappointment.
What makes this residence special?
• Classic Character features: high ceilings (mainly 3.7 m high and 3.3 to extension), led light, cornices, fireplaces, polished floorboards, 2 generous sized living rooms.
• Huge master bedroom: updated ensuite Expansive wall-to-wall built-ins. Up to 4 bedrooms, or 3 plus study
• Cellar
•Valuable Rear Access to double garage
