447 Darling Street, Balmain

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
8
Land size
702 m2
Building size
458 m2
Council area
Inner West
Year built
1893
Lot plan
1/DP181723 Balmain NSW
House type
House



HISTORY

Last sold 28/08/2019
$7,500,000



LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of August 2019

'Hexham' Magnificent 1897 harbour-view manor. Constructed in 1897, Hexham is a magnificent Victorian Italianate manor widely considered to be one of Balmain peninsula's most spectacular properties. Commanding mesmerising northerly harbour views from each of its three levels, it's set on a 749sqm parcel of land with a fully secure 8 car garage (145 sqm) and beautifully landscaped grounds by Secret Gardens above.Lovingly revived to its former glory, the residence tastefully combines classic heritage details with luxurious contemporary touches to create a timeless landmark in the heart of Balmain village.It contains six elegant bedrooms, two studies and 5 bathrooms. Magnificent formal rooms with original Italian marble and English ironwork fireplaces. Generous informal living and dining spaces embrace the sophisticated Calacatta marble kitchen. Upstairs, an attic level billiards room features a wet bar. The sublime gardens are a highlight, complete with an all-weather barbeque pavilion overlooking a heated fully fenced mosaic-tiled pool and level lawn, while a rooftop garden is set against a breathtaking backdrop.Details include soaring 3.6m ceilings, original stained glass, a grand entry hall with ornate Australian Cedar staircase, original black and white marble hallway, ducted a/c and rear lane access to a CCTV monitored eight-car garage.Key Features Indoor:Six elegant bedrooms and two studiesMagnificent formal rooms with marble fireplacesGenerous informal living and dining spacesAttic level billiards room with wet bar Sophisticated Calacatta marble kitchen Key Features Outdoor:Gas & solar heated fully fenced mosaic-tiled poolIdyllic landscaped gardens by Secret GardensAll-weather barbeque pavilionSublime rooftop garden with viewsKey Features Additional:Soaring 3.6m ceilings, stained glass windowsGrand entry hall and ornate Australian cedar staircaseCCTV, reverse cycle ducted a/c, timber floorboards Rear lane access to an eight-car garage