'Richmond Lodge' - A significant New Lambton Heights residence since the 1930's, this grand home continues to impress with exceptional family living inside and out. Graced with magnificent period style, wonderful natural light and estate like grounds, it delivers a captivating combination of immense privacy, infinite space and the romance of the Art Deco style together with all the modern conveniences required by families today. With so much to enjoy inside, poolside and courtside, it delivers the ultimate environment for living and large scale entertaining.
Set back from the street enhanced by a circular driveway and beautiful rose garden; arrive at the magnificent original front door to discover a blend of classic 1930's architecture, contemporary style and impeccable quality. High ceilings, timber floors, tapestry brick fireplaces, original wallpaper, beautiful leadlight windows and three pristine Art Deco bathrooms merge with a striking new kitchen to create an uplifting sense of elegance. An abundance of glass provides a continuous connection with the outdoor entertaining terrace and views across the saltwater pool, tennis court, beautiful established gardens with an abundance of fruit trees and leafy backdrop. Servants' quarters include the original scullery and flower room whilst also having been reconfigured as a guest wing with bedroom and bathroom, TV room/study and temperature controlled wine cellar. A library, formal lounge and separate formal dining adjoins the more relaxed kitchen and family living area. A sweeping staircase rises to six bedrooms served by two bathrooms and a shower room. The light-filled master bedroom includes a study nook and sunroom offering a perfect spot to escape to whilst also capturing morning sunshine and views across to the Pacific Ocean.
Perfectly placed in this exclusive and tightly held enclave of New Lambton Heights with a vibrant village atmosphere and popular school moments away, this private retreat will appeal to growing families and medical staff from the nearby John Hunter Hospital.
* Iconic c1939 home on offer for only the fourth time
* Over half an acre of grounds with a saltwater pool, tennis court and orchard
* Formal lounge and dining spaces, library, TV room
* Relaxed family living with cathedral ceiling and lots of natural light
* Striking new kitchen with stone benchtops, Ilve Nostalgie series gas cooker, two integrated fridges and a fully integrated Miele dishwasher
* Guest wing ideal for extended or multi-generational family living
* Three bathrooms, a shower room, powder room and outdoor gardener's w/c
* Double garage with internal access plus double carport
* Ducted air-conditioning on upper level, external plantation shutters
* Avocado, olive, macadamia, fig, mulberry, lemon and cumquat trees/bushes
* Building and Pest inspections available on request.
Contact your selling agent Rodney Goodwin today to secure your exclusive inspection on this remarkable grand residence, before this one in a lifetime opportunity is sold.
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