This 760 square metre house is on the market for the first time in 32 years. Set on established park-like grounds on a 4,760 square metre battle-axe block, there is scope for subdivision into three blocks subject to the necessary approvals.

The home has views over Pymble, with five generous ensuite bedrooms and two powder rooms. The large master wing has a lounge, dressing room and spa ensuite. The fifth bedroom is privately contained on the lower level. A self-contained garden cottage ideal for guests or home office.

There are adjoining dining and sitting rooms with a wood-burning Jetmaster fire. An atrium ceiling in the casual entertaining space flows through to the solid granite Miele kitchen, complete with an integrated breakfast bar, a servery and a butler’s kitchen.

On the lower level is a bar room with a solid timber bar, exposed beams and adjacent kitchenette. A large billiard room with professional overhead lighting is next to this.

Outside are vine-covered terraces and shady verandahs that frame the home. There are also expanses of lawn, established trees, inground pool and a rose garden

There is double auto garaging with a workshop and level internal access and additional forecourt parking for another five cars.

Additional features:

• Parquetry flooring 
• High ceilings with ornate cornices
• Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning
• Ceiling fans 
• Wine cellar 
• Ducted vacuuming
• Back-to-base alarm 
• Under-floor gas heating 

The property is close to schools such as PLC, Ravenswood and Knox Grammar and is for sale by expressions of interest.

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