78 Cavendish Street

Stanmore NSW 2048

Grand Victorian freestanding residence in premier tree-lined street
Of grand proportions for generous family living, this freestanding circa 1890s residence is a statement in period grandeur. With a handsome iron lace faade, the three-level home stands on a deep block in one of Stanmore's most sought after tree-lined streets. Brimming with space, it features many timeless original details including marble fireplaces, intricately patterned ceilings, ornate cornices and ceiling roses as well as superb timber joinery including cedar panelled doors, skirting boards and architraves. Adaptive to your personal choice of style, the house a wide entry hall leading to interconnecting formal sitting and dining rooms with soaring ceilings, polished timber floorboards and elegant fireplaces. At the rear of the ground floor are a big country-style gas kitchen (with plenty of storage space), a bathroom and a small casual living/breakfast area opening to a wraparound timber deck. Upstairs are a huge main bedroom (with a marble fireplace and french doors opening to front iron lace verandah), second double bedroom (with cosy sitting area), smaller third bedroom, study, bathroom and attic storage. On the lower ground floor are an enormous cellar, a workshop, two storerooms, a toilet and a separate laundry opening to the paved back garden with off-street parking accessed from Cavendish Lane. The property is a short walk from Montague Gardens Park, Stanmore Primary School, Newington College, trains and village shops.