One of only five apartments within the gated heritage estate of Babworth House, this house-like residence offers intimate northerly views across Sydney Harbour to Point Piper and Shark Island.

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Occupying over 5,000 sqm (approximately 1.25 acres) on the highest position of the Darling Point peninsula, 'Babworth House' offers a secluded cul-de-sac setting with security gates opening to a circular driveway. 

The property was regarded as Sydney's most splendid Federation Arts and Crafts style mansion when completed in 1915 as the city residence for Sir Samuel Hordern of the prominent retailing family.

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“This elegant residence is truly a hidden gem!” Richardson & Wrench Double Bay Principal Michael Dunn told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“Set amongst large private manicured gardens, only the few would be aware of this property’s grandeur and sophistication. It’s perfect for the buyer seeking space, security, and privacy.”

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Residence 4 features its own entrance, a large self-contained guest apartment, and a private lift with internal access to the private garage.

Interiors feature an easy flowing layout designed by Thomas Hamel & Associates for both comfortable family living and grand-scale entertaining. The home impresses with its generously scaled rooms, 3.65m high (approximately 12-foot) ceilings and 3 large covered verandahs leading from the living, dining, kitchen and main bedroom.

Speaking to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND Thomas Hamel said, "A jewel of a home and garden discretely hidden away in the centre of Darling Point. As soon as you enter the property you feel as if you have been transported to another era of living. At the same time though, the property has been modernised to make it very special home for the future." 

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Exuding a warm and welcoming ambience with sunny north aspect, the home features an entrance hall, living and sitting areas, and a dining area which opens to the alfresco terrace and covered outdoor dining verandah with built-in gas barbecue. At the centre of the home, the gourmet kitchen displays stone benchtops and Bosch dishwasher, Miele gas cooktop, Miele oven, and Miele convection microwave. 

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Set aside in a private wing, the bedrooms include a main king-size master with dressing room, marble ensuite, and verandah. The second bedroom offers built-in wardrobe and bay windows, while the fourth bedroom or study features built-in wardrobes and bookcase. Separately positioned, the guest loft apartment has its own living, kitchenette, third bedroom and ensuite.

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Superbly appointed with custom joinery, marble gas fireplaces, ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning, heated bathroom floors and C-bus electronic system, the residence is complete with 3 luxury marble bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, laundry, storeroom and wine cellar.

A private lift offers secure internal access to wine cellar and 2-car auto door garage within the secure basement parking area.

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Integral to the estate are its parklike grounds with lawns, staircases, balustrades and grottoes complementing the scale of the mansion with internal and external Art Deco features and an indoor Roman-style swimming pool. 

'Babworth House' offers a prestigious lifestyle close to harbour parklands, yacht marinas, excellent schools, Darling Point ferry wharf, Double Bay village, Edgecliff shops/trains and approximately 10 minutes' drive to the city.

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To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Michael Dunn of Richardson & Wrench Double Bay or Marion Badenoch of Richardson & Wrench Double Bay via the contact form below. 

To view the listing or for more information click here.

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