9 Balls Head Road

Privately nestled on a 715 sqm parcel of prime harbourside land by Balls Head Reserve, this authentically maintained, much-loved Federation home is set against an idyllic harbour and city skyline backdrop. Enjoying box seats for the fireworks, its sweeping views stretch from Dawes Point to Balmain and down into Berrys Bay. Offered for the first time offered in 25 years, this rarely available address is gracious and timeless and yet offers plenty of scope for transformation. It comes with DA-approved plans for extension designed by current owner and renowned heritage architect Ian Stapleton. The plans will expand the home and add a garage, lower-ground study and wine storage as well as a sun deck. Generously proportioned, it is graced with a host of original details such as Federation railings, lattice screens, timber floors, high ceilings with detailed cornices, box frame sash windows and dormers and bay windows upstairs. It accommodates five large bedrooms, two with dressing rooms, plus 3.5 bathrooms, including an attic bedroom ensuite and the main bedroom ensuite with a traditional clawfoot bath. The elegant formal sitting room opens to a sunroom encompassed in glass to maximise natural light. Warmed by an open fireplace, the spacious dining room features an adjoining office, while the stylishly updated stone and timber dine-in Ilve gas kitchen features a walk-in pantry. At the rear you'll find a private brick-paved courtyard while the front of the home is framed by pretty sandstone-ledged gardens. There are a number of versatile out-buildings, including a study, storeroom and garden workshop. Additional features include gas bayonets, Foxtel, solar hot water plumbing and a car space. So peaceful, it's just a brief walk to Waverton village shops, cafes and station, as well as schools and a variety of recreational attractions. Details:Robert Gillespie 0418 118 999Auction: Thursday 22nd May 2008 at 6.30pm, North Sydney Harbourview Hotel Waverton is a charming, quiet, leafy suburb with stunning harbour views. Professional couples and families flock to the area for its combination of stylish, modern apartments with expansive open space and bushland, all located only minutes away from the CBD and North Sydney. Read more about Waverton