53 Leichhardt Street, Glebe NSW 2037

One of just a handful of privileged bayside residences, 'The Retreat' is a magnificent Georgian sandstone residence c. 1850's situated on a gently sloping water front reserve block of approximately 800sqm. A sandstone masterpiece, it's wrapped in wide verandahs and enjoys picturesque vistas of both Rozelle and Blackwattle Bay. Masterfully restored by Clive Lucas, Stapleton & Partners together with G & C Waller Master Builders, it displays all the beauty of its past like a "time capsule" for its new owners with further potential to update and enhance. From its doorstep you can enjoy the bayside foreshore walk, iconic Bellevue House Cafe next door or the award winning Boathouse Restaurant. Within minutes' walk are Glebe village, light rail/city bus links and water taxi wharf.

- Nestled amongst award winning gardens designed by Dr. James Broadbent it was home in the 1800's to such identities as James Rothwell, Chapman Bonner Bond and for many years to The Stride Family who lived and worked on site at their shipyard
- Soaring ceilings, rich original timber joinery and recreated wallpapers
- Original marble fireplaces, formal dining, casual dining, family room
- Wide verandahs, generous water view terrace and classic country kitchen
- Opulent master bedroom with water views plus garden level guest suite or teenage retreat
- Exceptional wine cellar/tasting room, guest bathroom, storeroom and laundry
- Off street tandem parking for 4 cars

Contact:
Mark Tooth 0417 696 699
James Cahill 0419 016 097
Belle Property Glebe 8093 5222