Custom built in 1939 for business tycoon and philanthropist Sir Walter Randolph Carpenter, this palatial Spanish colonial-style mansion combines Mediterranean grandeur with French Riviera-inspired alfresco entertaining on approx. 1,840sqm in a premier location. The full brick home showcases European craftsmanship of outstanding quality with no expense spared at the time of construction and spans three levels enhanced over time for contemporary living. Standing tall behind a majestic facade featuring white stucco walls and Venetian front bay windows, this extraordinary residence radiates style and glamour impossible to replicate and remains among Killara's most unique landmark homes.
Interiors defined by soaring ceilings, Jarrah floorboards and multiple French doors are complemented by surrounding established gardens featuring a northwest aspect to the rear and including Travertine terraces, decking, lawn areas and a Bisazza mosaics fully tiled swimming pool. It showcases the perfect blend of the classic and modern with lavish proportions throughout and all the desired comforts for today's family lifestyle including a whole floor of entertainment space, a large open plan kitchen, generous accommodation, renovated bathrooms, a home office and secure garaging.
The home is truly breathtaking in scale and presents an exceptionally rare opportunity to purchase a property boasting a rich history in one of the area's most sought-after east side streets. It's desirably placed just a stroll to Killara Park and Swain Gardens and providing close proximity to Killara station, the 556 bus route, Lindfield shopping and a selection of excellent schools.
- Sweeping corner block with dual street access featuring motorised gates to semi-circular driveway with separate entrance to a rear lock-up double garage via The Crest
- Front patio and entry vestibule with double security doors, alarm/CCTV security and grand foyer under a soaring cupola ceiling and with a glamorous circular staircase
- Opulent formal living with coffered ceiling opens to elevated terrace overlooking the gardens and pool, separate formal dining and large family room with arched Venetian bay windows
- Modern open plan kitchen with breakfast island, stone benchtops and premium appliances incl. wide s/steel Smeg oven, six-burner gas cooktop and Miele dishwasher
- Expansive entertainment level on lower ground floor with billiards room, media/games area, wine cellar, wet bar and adjoining home office with its own entrance from the garden
- Five spacious bedrooms including one on ground floor and two each with ensuite; master also has walk-in robe/dressing area, generous built-ins, new ensuite bathroom and private garden-view balcony
- Harvia indoor sauna, large laundry/utility room, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning, gas connections, two fireplaces and hydronic underfloor heating system
- Northwest rear garden with French-patterned Travertine, privately screened swimming pool, sunlounge terrace, decking, outdoor shower and elevated firepit area
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