5 Harrow Road

Stanmore NSW 2048

Remarkable Victorian Gothic 1880 home of immense size and prestige
The stately 1880 Victorian Gothic residence Carthona' is set within the established gardens of the 486sqm, deep block and presents with grand interiors, towering ceilings, decorative period detail and king-sized bedrooms with leafy outlooks and provides all the comfort of a modern family home. Beautifully presented as is, the property shows further scope to update and personalise to taste.
The home opens via a wide reception hall and original, ornate wooden staircase to the second storey, and shows characteristic decorative ceiling roses and the grand proportions of the property. Adjacent is the double lounge room/reception areas which boast original fireplaces and open to the separate north and east facing balcony retreats. A formal dining room with another fireplace adjoins the lounge rooms, offering an additional living space for a large family. The property flows via the open plan, entertainer's kitchen onto the large family room of the rear. Glass doors open onto a decked BBQ terrace, which overlooks the solar-heated, in-ground swimming pool with its jet powered swimming machine. At rear is an additional guest bedroom and bathroom with bath, which doubles as a swimming pool dressing room.