A house on a parcel in 3/DP211226 Parramatta NSW. Built in 1840, featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
Wavertree Circa 1840 This picturesque oasis exudes a timeless elegance unmatched in either pedigree or presence, Wavertree is a fine example of an early Victorian sandstone manor home with such rarity & distinction that it has become a National Treasure right in the heart of Parramatta. Built by renowned architect & builder James Houison as a wedding present for his daughter Annie who married Captain Hugh Fairclough. James Houison is also the architect & builder for 'All-Saint's Church', 'St John's Church', Old Courthouse', 'Endrim', 'Perth house', 'Houisons Cottage' & many other significant buildings. This historical residence features:Privately positioned amidst a magnificent approx 1891sqm blue ribbon land holdingLandscaped with award winning manicured gardensOver 40 squares coursed ashlar sandstone margined, ruled & sparrow pecked in Houisons preferred villa style with slate hipped gable roofs & rear attic storeysSymmetrically spaced French doors open to a flagged wraparound veranda with paired wooden postsFlexible accommodation includes approx 10 roomsL-shaped servant's quarters wing includes kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, sunroom & attic roomsHigh ornate ceilings, Georgian style fireplaces, chandeliers & original cedar joinerySandstone cellar with storage cage, approx 3 metre deep water well, original servant's bell pull & front door bell pull furnitureCircular driveway to 4 car lock up garage & carportA gracious grandeur of unrivalled classicism & enduring substanceInspect & be captivated by this once of a lifetime opportunity & secure this prime estate in a tightly held riverbank localeAdditional feature/s - Close to Schools.