Century-old Spanish revival mansion listed for $13.5m
An out-of-the-ordinary mansion in one of Australia’s elite suburbs has been listed with $13.5 million price hopes.
The century-old, six-bedroom estate at 7 Trelawney Street in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra is built in a Spanish revival style that is not as common in Australia as it is in the US.
The antique manor also has some grand gables influenced by South Africa’s Cape Dutch influences. It is the work of architect Gilbert Hughes, according to the National Library of Australia archives.
Agent Randall Kemp from BresicWhitney East says Great Tree, as the property is known, has “solid bones”.
“The home makes a strong impression with grand proportions and original period features, such as ornate ceilings, fireplaces, and timber detailing,” Kemp says. “It has a real sense of character, with solid bones that make it feel both stately and welcoming.”
Owned by one family for decades, the 1920s home retains the flourishes of architecture from generations past, including high ceilings, archways, towering windows, sconces and chandeliers.
As a buyer might expect from a home at this end of the market, there are residential quarters for an au pair, a conservatory and capacious formal living areas.
An attic with a kitchen, living zone and rooftop terrace expands the possibilities.
It stands ready and waiting for a buyer who wishes to give it their own touch and will go to auction on September 13.
“There is clearly a compelling opportunity for a new owner to restore and modernise it, while retaining its history and charm,” Kemp says.
He says the rare home is considered a neighbourhood landmark, and has attracted interest from locals who have long admired it, as well as families from Paddington, Bellevue Hill, Darling Point and across the lower noth shore.
“Homes of this scale and originality do not come to market very often, and usually represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity,” Kemp says.
“I’d say it’s a mix of buyers seeking a high-end renovation project and also those looking to secure or hold onto such a unique offering for the years to come.”
The property covers more than 1000 square metres of prime land in the suburb’s prized “consular belt”, so called because several countries have their diplomatic headquarters in surrounding streets, including the consulates of Switzerland, Poland, Vietnam, the Netherlands and Malaysia.
“The consular belt is one of Woollahra’s most prestigious addresses, with heritage estates and leafy, private streets,” Kemp says.
“Purchasers looking for homes like these are often well acquainted with and value the history, significance and proximity to Queen Street village, Centennial Park and the CBD.”
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