54 The Scenic Road

Killcare Heights NSW 2257

GRUBALDI
HOLDING AN HISTORICAL LANDMARK POSITION, ON OVER 3200M2 OF TERRACED GARDENS AND SITUATED HIGH ON THE HILLTOP WITH EXPANSIVE VIEWS OVER BOTH BRISBANE WATER AND THE PACIFIC OCEAN, SITS GRUBALDI' A MAGNIFICENT MEDITERRANEAN STYLE RETREAT. EXPERTLY EXTENDED AND REMODELLED FROM THE ORIGINAL COTTAGE WHICH WAS HAND BUILT BY GERMAN ADVENTURER OSKAR SPECK IN THE 1950'S, THIS SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENCE IS A TESTIMONY TO ARTISTIC CRAFTSMANSHIP AND OFFERS COMPLETE PRIVACY IN THE MOST SERENE AND BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENT.THE RENOVATIONS WERE DESIGNED BY RENOWNED LOCAL ARCHITECT JOHN MCKINNEY AND REPLICATE THE ORIGINAL FEATURES OF TALLOW WOOD FLOORING, ELEVATED CEILINGS AND ROUNDED CORNICE THROUGHOUT. LARGE FRENCH DOORS OPEN TO PAVED COURTYARDS AND SPACIOUS BALCONIES, CAPTURING THE PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM EVERY ANGLE. A LIGHT-FILLED ATRIUM CONNECTS THE TWO BUILDINGS IN A UNIQUE FUSION OF OLD AND NEW, MELDING TO CREATE ONE TASTEFUL STRUCTURE.THIS EXTENSIVE RESIDENCE PROVIDES FOUR GENEROUS BEDROOMS, THREE BATHROOMS, TWO LIVING AREAS AND A LARGE SUNROOM/STUDIO OR 5TH BEDROOM, ALL WITH THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL CHARM, PURPOSE AND BREATHTAKING VIEWS. THE SPACIOUS MAIN KITCHEN ALLOWS FOR EFFORTLESS ENTERTAINING AND THE GUEST WING ALSO PROVIDES A SELF-CONTAINED OPPORTUNITY WITH SEPARATE ACCESS AND KITCHENETTE FACILITY. THE HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE INCLUDES BOTH EUROPEAN AND ASIAN INFLUENCES, COMBINED WITH HAND-CRAFTED GARDENS AND NATURAL LANDSCAPING TO CREATE A CALM, SPIRITUAL ATMOSPHERE BOTH INSIDE AND OUT. THE MAGICAL GARDENS, DESIGNED BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MICHAEL COOKE AND LOVINGLY MAINTAINED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS, ATTRACT A MYRIAD OF BIRDLIFE AND ARE A PASSIONATE DEDICATION TO THE PROPERTY'S HERITAGE. THE DOUBLE GARAGE OFFERS INTERNAL ACCESS AS WELL AS A WORKSHOP AREA AND PLENTY OF STORAGE. AMPLE GROUNDS PROVIDE FOR UP TO FOUR ADDITIONAL CAR PARKING SPACES AND ALL JUST A SHORT DISTANCE TO KILLCARE BEACH, MARINA AND THE SCENIC VILLAGE OF HARDYS BAY.THIS REMARKABLE RESIDENCE OFFERS A PIECE OF CENTRAL COAST HISTORY THAT IS TRULY UNIQUE TO THE MARKET, MAKING IT THE ULTIMATE PLACE TO CALL HOME, OR ESCAPE TO FOR YOUR WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY RETREAT.