Coolangatta Historic House - CIRCA 1889

Coolangatta Historic House 1889 was built by the Mayor of Balmain, Solomon Hyam, the house originally served as a guest house for his friends and family from the city.<br/><br/>Legend has it that the Mayors’ family and friends frequented the home and sophisticated musical evenings were habitual, a grand piano took centre position near the handsome statuary marble fireplace in the living room where a grand piano still takes centre stage today. <br/><br/>Over 120 years ‘Coolangatta’ was subject to metamorphosis with walls and interiors changing as owners came and went through the passage of time. The current owner restored the home with sympathetic attention to period and detail under the guidance of the Heritage Council of NSW.<br/><br/>Decorated with luxurious fabrics, wallpapers from Europe and carpets from the Scottish highlands the home has an eclectic homely feel. <br/><br/>4 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, oversized working fire-places in lounge/living area plus hydronic-heating throughout provide wonderful spaces for large family gatherings.<br/><br/>The stunning eating kitchen is a bespoke design in natural materials, wood, non-toxic paints, butlers sink, dish-washer and aga oven.<br/>The entire house is serviced by a water filtering system.<br/><br/>Established hedges and cold climate garden are a delight all year round <br/><br/>2 separate studios, 2 storage sheds, covered verandahs and divine fitting and fixtures throughout.<br/><br/>Coolangatta is a successful holiday destination and has the potential for use as Commercial space. Many locals recall when it was a large Doctors surgery.