Grand Federation Family Home On 669sqm Approx, Dress-Circle Address Opposite Centennial Park

One of Darley Road's grand manor homes overlooking Centennial Park, this freestanding Federation beauty was built c1915 and stands as a fine example of Queen Anne architecture on a prime 669sqm parcel of land. A much loved home graced with a wealth of beautiful period features, the double-fronted family residence is footsteps to the Randwick Gates to the park and 250m to the famous Duck Pond via the Parkes Drive entry. Grandly scaled interiors are enhanced by soaring ornate ceilings and marble fireplaces while an easy flow from front to back makes for easy living. Ideal for entertaining, a covered entertainer's deck overlooks a level lawn shaded by a magnificent mango tree with plentiful room for a pool while a separate granny flat is ideal as a teen retreat or au pair accommodation. Built on sandstone foundations and featuring a basement cellar and workshop, there's still plenty of potential here with scope for a second level that would capture glorious views over the historic park grounds. Available for the first time in over 30 years, this is a rare opportunity to buy in a dress-circle Randwick North address with nature trails, picnic spots and playing fields footsteps from the door with auto gated access to triple parking.

* Queen Anne Federation, 12m frontage
* Welsh slate roof, traditional front verandah
* Elegant wide hallway, soaring ornate ceilings
* Light and airy interiors, polished floorboards
* Large bedrooms, 2 with an original fireplace
* Main with built-in robes, 2 with park views
* Leadlight windows and tall sash windows
* Light-filled lounge with a marble fireplace
* Dine-in kitchen with stone benchtops
* Exposed brick feature wall, huge storage
* 2nd living opens to an entertainer's deck
* Child-friendly garden with a chook house
* Separate granny flat/studio, private entry
* Basement cellar, workshop and extra W.C.
* Gated access to triple off-street parking
* Historic charm with no heritage restrictions
* Scope to extend at the rear/add a level STCA
* 700m to the Royal Randwick light rail stop
* Easy access to the city and eastern beaches