Expansive, engaging and unforgettable, this family home sits in one of New Farms most exclusive and sought after pockets; OXLADE DRIVE! Without a doubt or a second look, this is one of the Peninsula's most outstanding home and land package. The ever elusive "big family homes on even more elusive large blocks" seldom come onto the market, however here it is, the opportunity to secure your "big" slice of New Farm.
15 Oxlade drive, New Farm is truly an iconic family residence; versatile areas for all family members to either relax, entertain or to get together and enjoy each others company. Ideal for families looking to enjoy what this area offers; an easy life with river walks, BBQ's at the nearby New Farm park, a wine or two at the various watering holes, the Powerhouse (markets), world class eateries and classy shopping haunts on either James or the nearby CBD.
The opportunity to reside in such grandeur and historic value should not be underestimated, built circa 1880's the house has seen many come and go. Before the "Wilson's' the home was a boarding house, now, after many years of rejuvenation the home is back to its former glory. Allow me to walk you through...
With a site frontage of 22.7m2 and easy to care for gardens, the entry into your home is green, leafy and inviting. The wrap around veranda with its original hardwood floors and balustrade flow both to the right and left flanks. The impressive central hallway exhibits a level of quality reminiscent of a bygone era complete with Queensland red cedar four paneled doors and soaring 3.6m ceilings. Original features such as the steel pressed ceilings that offer a visual delight as you walk on through this home, hoop pine flooring, vertical joins, hidden voids, picture railings and gorgeous chandelier's.
The spacious sitting room front left opens up to the veranda via French doors and offers a sanctuary for either high tea or coffee accompanied by a good book or a good friend. The chandelier emits a delicate light and the room with its high ceilings soon fills with an ambiance that is conducive to the above and more. To the right, another room of similar size could be the master bedroom or another room for relaxation, perhaps a library or kids play room. I say a master as it was always proposed by the current owners to open up this area and create a walk-in-robe and en-suite. This is made obvious in the floor plan. (Floor plan on request)
Space is not the issue in this home, under the roof you have 350m2 to either leave as is or open up to a further expansive home- further the roof cavity is another opportunity to add more space, if this is what you want or need. The main living area offers a fire place to soothe those tired bones or of course to set the mood for a relaxing night in. The modern gourmet kitchen (gas) is at the rear of the home, it offers plenty of space and flows out to the deck, the dining room and also another lounge/entertaining area which offers another fire place. The kitchen also overlooks the backyard and the pool areas, it's light, bright and when you open the sliding windows it allows the outside to flow into this space.
The main bathroom has been renovated to a high standard and offers a shower, claw-foot bath, toilet and vanity. The laundry area is downstairs with another toilet and storage areas. Downstairs is mostly legal height but is ripe for a lift or excavate to add further living/entertaining areas. This house although grand and iconic could be further increased in stature through an injection of effort and investment, these grand ole girls on large blocks are few, so don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity.
Owners have instructed us to take all serious offers, make no mistake this will be sold on or before auction day.
