69 Braeside Street

A significant estate poised on a private, peaceful, dress-circle 1796sqm, 'Ravenscraig' is a perfectly preserved C1900's mansion, providing the opportunity to purchase a stunning piece of Wahroonga's finest locations. Built in the Scottish Baronial style by acclaimed architect George Leslie Grant, its beautifully restored and updated interiors are perfect for a growing family. Unforgettable in its style, grace and grandeur, the home is set well back from the road delivering fine formal reception rooms, a superb home office and an adjoining large billiard room with bathroom that is the ideal accommodation option for the in-laws. Magnificent ornate ceilings hark to its past as does multiple original fireplaces, leadlight feature and picture rails. The homes' ornate detailing incorporates multiple balconies, verandahs and outdoor spaces that spill out from many rooms overlooking the grounds and the green setting. The property is further distinguished by its generous level lawns, north facing orientation and delightful terrace right in heart of Wahroonga's 'Golden Triangle' and steps to Wahroonga Public School, the bus, rail and village. Accommodation Features: * Solid double brick build with soaring ceilings throughout * Beautiful timber parquetry flooring, elegant formal lounge with a fireplace * Banquet sized formal dining with a bay window and gas fire * Country style stone topped gas kitchen with large cooker * Expansive butler's kitchen, walk-in pantry and storage area * Casual dining room, French doors open to the verandah * Grand home office enjoying built-in cabinetry, a fireplace and external access * Separate and substantial billiard/guest or in law wing with bathroom * Five upper level bedrooms, two impressively proportioned * Master with a sitting area, bay window and built-in cabinetry * Marble adorned bathrooms, immense laundry with 3 tubs * Generous storage areas, dual staircases, ducted a/c External Features: * Gated entry from the street, long stone driveway * Elegant entry with a centrepiece water feature * Completely level, north facing 1796sqm block * Romantic creeper draped exterior * Generous covered verandahs spill to the alfresco terrace * Multiple balconies spill off many of the rooms * Off street parking for two cars, generous lawns, large garden shed/studio * External tool storage room and an outside toilet * Concept plans available for pool and garage (STCA) Location Benefits: * 350m to the 575 and 591 bus services to Macquarie, Turramurra, St Ives, Waitara and Hornsby * 650m to Wahroonga Public School * 950m to Eastern Road shops and cafes * 1km to Hampden Avenue shops and cafes * 1.5km to Wahroonga Park * 1.8km to Wahroonga Station and village * 1.9km to Knox Grammar Preparatory School * Close to Knox Grammar and Abbotsleigh Contact: David Walker 0414 184 911 Belinda Edwards 0451 672 977