From the instant you arrive at Ruperston, you can tell you are about to experience something special! Commanding your attention, with one of the most striking facades you'll ever lay eyes on, coupled with a grand frontage & landscaped gardens completing the picture - this is a true & rare opportunity to secure one of Lorns finest family homes. Ruperston is grand in proportions and to die for in aesthetics, boasting everything you would expect from the perfect Federation era in which it was conceived. From its tuck-pointed brickwork, finials and unique terracotta capping, to the detailed external fretwork and slate roof, this is one for the story books! Once you work your way inside, you'll discover multiple living areas adorned with polished timber floors, leadlight windows, box bays, and marble fireplaces. Now, the opportunity arises for you to capture the perfect family home, set on an almost unbelievable 2000sqm in one of Lorns best positions! This is the one you have been waiting for.Jumping straight in, the entrance is not only inviting, but large and open and divides the 2 generous living areas at the front of the home. Turn left and you're welcomed by a bespoke sitting area, perfect for afternoon teas or casual reading in the insanely quiet environment. Turn right and you're hit with a moody oversized dining area, easily capable of holding the largest of banquets you could imagine. This is a stunning room, oozing a warm and moody feel, yet with its north facing position, there is still ample light. The ornate ceiling and marble fireplace complete the perfect setting in one of the nicest dining rooms we have been in.Moving through the home and on a very special note, there is a magnificent family room adjacent to the kitchen area, crowned with a domed ceiling facing an opulent leadlight window casing, ideal for those special family gatherings. The morning sun permeates the stained glass, radiating into the space and bringing it alive. What a place to sit and enjoy, truly a lovely feel. A fully appointed kitchen suits the home chef brilliantly - complete with granite benchtops and splash backs, plus an island bench with integrated appliances - caters beautifully to contemporary living. Four, easily 5 bedrooms will accommodate the family with ease and the 3 bathrooms, master with ensuite, are functional and well appointed throughout.Externally, the charm continues with wide veranda's overlooking more than 2000sqm of private grounds. Established gardens, mature fruit trees, and park like lawns boast greenery for the family to take full advantage of and enjoy. The oyster shaped in ground pool and a full-size tennis court, showcase the property's immense size, and side access leads to abundant parking for multiple vehicles, while a teenagers' retreat/studio or mancave offers alternatives for weekend sleepovers or storage for further practicality. Ruperston is more than just a home - it's a living piece of Lorn's history, beautifully maintained and ready for its next chapter. Opportunities to secure a residence of this calibre rarely enter the market, and we at LJ Hooker Maitland are proud to be considered to play a part in its journey.Proudly marketed by LJ Hooker Maitland, please call exclusive agents Todd Fisher 0438 592 920 or Jack Fisher 0438 165 825 - 7 days for all inspections & further information.All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
A well‑preserved Federation-era home notable for intact period detailing — leadlight windows and roundels, pressed‑metal ceilings, marble fireplace and finely executed brickwork — set within formal gardens and a rare large block with pool and tennis court. This is not a contemporary architect statement but a high-quality, authentic heritage residence whose craftsmanship and original features make it architecturally significant and characterful in its suburban context.
Key Architectural Features
stained glass / leadlight windows (including roundels)pressed-metal (ornate) ceilings and plasterworkmarble fireplace with original surroundred face-brick exterior with decorative brick archeswide verandah with timber fretworkformal hedged gardens and mature street treesseparate pool and tennis court (large lot)original chimneys and timber joinery
