2 Darley Street

Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Step inside the gates and find a secret entrenched in Sydney's historic and cultural fabric. 'Iona', an impressive Victorian Italianate Manor built c1888 sits on 2,716sqm approx. of land and offers the scale and privacy of a Vaucluse or Bellevue Hill mansion yet provides the luxury of convenience. 'Iona' offers seamless connectivity to the finest institutions Sydney has to offer. From the CBD, Opera House, the SCG, Centennial Park, the Cruising Yacht Club and immediate access to the main arteries of Sydney to travel North, South or West. This is a sanctuary for a family with room to live expansively and privately, while also offering remarkable scope for business, education, wellness or creative pursuits. With 57% of the property previously zoned for commercial use, 'Iona' provides a unique opportunity to blend residential grandeur with flexible business operations in one of Sydney's most tightly held inner-city locations. Inside, there is a self-contained apartment, offices, studies, a gym and wellness hub, and a wine cellar and tasting room. Outside, sweeping lawns and a 20m approx. resort-style pool and spa make the estate as suited to a quiet retreat as it is to entertain on an epic scale. 'Iona' is more than a home; it is a piece of history positioned at the centre of Sydney's cultural hub. The largest private residential landholding in such close proximity to the city Desirable sun-soaked northern aspect gardens Sandstone steps to Grotto with Japanese garden by Ken Lamb Stately entry hall, sitting room, drawing room, billiard room Fine period craftsmanship reimagined for contemporary living Multiple wings with scope for both residential and business use 7 bedrooms including a palatial master suite with dressing room Self-contained one-bedroom apartment with a private entry Multiple living and reception rooms, mezzanine-style gallery The ultimate Chef's kitchen with Wolf appliances, perfect for casual dining Family room, home office, wine cellar, gym/wellness zone Secure parking for a multitude of cars, an absolute rarity near the city Close to St Vincent's Hospital, The Paul Ramsay Foundation and Major Medical Institutions Stroll to fine-dining, bars and cafes, level walk to train stations and 2km to CBD Moments to some of Sydney's finest schools including Ascham, SCEGGS and Sydney Grammar