78 Springdale RoadKillara NSW 2071
Property Details for 78 Springdale Rd, Killara
78 Springdale Rd, Killara is a 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 730m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2021.
Last Listing description (April 2022)
This Wharncliffe grand north shore mansion will always be a contender for the title of 'Sydney's Most Prestigious.' The architecture is perfect for allowing your family the space and privacy to thrive, as they live as comfortably as they like across the sumptuous, sculpted grounds and gardens. The home itself, has always been admired as a world-class residence. It has also been the private setting for the empire of Laing Hancock in the finest of his years. This is where he chose to live. Such is the class of Wharncliffe.
The grounds possess the ambience of a forest and the manicured level green space of a park, brought to life by this classic example of Georgian architecture of the c1930s. Interiors of this grand home inspire the art of elegant living, showcasing first-class entertaining settings that include a formal foyer area, a selection of prestige lounge and dining rooms, a chef's kitchen, a stunning ballroom, and a number of divine terraces. Rendered with exquisite craftsmanship, the main home offers five luxury bedrooms, an executive study and three luxury bathrooms. Designed above the four-car garages, the Guest House provides a further 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom accommodation for guests and/or an au pair. There is also a championship-sized tennis court with clubhouse, a magnificent carriage loop and driveway, and a Romanesque in ground swimming pool and fountain.
One of the north shore's largest privately held estates, 'Wharncliffe' is set in a deep battle-axe parcel of supreme privacy and security. Falling in the prized school catchments for Lindfield East Public School and Killara High School, this address is located to provide easy access to CBDs in Chatswood, North Sydney and the city.
* Metal merchant William George Wright commissioned architect Clifford H Finch
* Constructed from rich-grained Waverly sandstone amidst park-like grounds
* The private ballroom is world-class and crafted to perfection, as is the entire home
* Soaring ceilings, walls honed with decorative finishes, interiors of pure elegance
* Granite kitchen with abundant bench space, equipped with Gaggenau appliances
* Lounges offer multiple fireplace settings, incl. formal wing of grand dimension
* Preserved herringbone floors, marble bathrooms most offering spa baths
* Front parkland includes children's play area, tennis court & basketball key
* Rear gardens offer an exquisite vista from the luxurious upstairs bedrooms
Property History for 78 Springdale Rd, Killara, NSW 2071
- 27 Nov 2021Listed for Sale For Sale - Expressions of interest
- 15 Aug 2021Sold
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0About Killara 2071
The size of Killara is approximately 4.6 square kilometres. It has 28 parks covering nearly 20.3% of total area. The population of Killara in 2016 was 10574 people. By 2021 the population was 10620 showing a population growth of 0.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Killara is 10-19 years. Households in Killara are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Killara work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 71.70% of the homes in Killara were owner-occupied compared with 74.30% in 2016.
Killara has 4,459 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Killara have seen a 37.01% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 18.24% increase. As at 31 January 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Killara is $3,804,304 while the median value for Units is $1,155,007.
- Houses have a median rent of $1,300 while Units have a median rent of $820.
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