FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
'LEURALLA' a stately mansion, built in Federation Free Classical style and cherished by a single family for four generations. The property is a testament to its rich history and grandeur sprawling across approximately 5.5 acres of land .
Designed by architect Edward Hewlett Hogben and built between 1910 and 1914 this elegant architecture, adorned with magnificent French polished Queensland maple paneling complete with intricate bespoke fretwork of native plants and spacious proportions, reflects a timeless beauty. .
This grand residence boasts a portico leading into the grand entrance foyer offering a choice to enter either a gentlemen's drawing room or 'formal lounge room', a music room, a games room specifically designed to incorporate a full size billiard table or a magnificent dining room. The foyer features a grand staircase that leads up to the seven bedrooms, a separate study, two exterior balconies and two enclosed verandas, all the living rooms, dining room and bedrooms are all graced by original ornate fireplaces that add to the home's classic charm. .
Spanning eleven titles of land, 'Leuralla' offers the potential to serve as a cherished family home or be redeveloped for a variety of uses.
With a storied past as the former NSW Toy and Railway Museum, 'Leuralla' now stands ready for a new chapter.
This remarkable property invites transformation into a masterpiece that will endure through generations.
Its unique architectural features and historical significance provide a grand opportunity for those seeking to restore and revitalise this historical mansion and its enchanting formal gardens created by Harry Andreas, the original owner then, later on, Paul Sorensen improved the garden overall.
Darren Curtis
0406 761 840
darren@ppglobal.com.au
FORBES GLOBAL PROPERTIES
Craig Pontey
0419 40 40 40
cpontey@mcgrath.com.au
McGRATH DOUBLE BAY
This is a one‑off, historically significant estate rather than a suburban project home — intact exterior detailing, stone terraces, original gate and outbuildings point to quality period architecture and strong craftsmanship. The house reads as an authentic early 20th‑century mansion with formal gardens and commanding escarpment views, making it architecturally notable for heritage value and sense of place.
Key Architectural Features
early 20th‑century heritage mansionstucco façade over stone plinthformal stone entrance stair and terraceswide eaves with decorative bracketswrap verandahs / upper balconies with balustrademature, secluded estate gardensgated carriage drivetimber shingle outbuilding/garagespectacular escarpment valley views
