Iconic Darwin Esplanade Historic Residence

AUCTION ON-SITE: Sunday 27th, November 2022 @10am. <br/><br/>Property Specifics. <br/>Year Built: 1990<br/>Council Rates: Approx.$3,500 per year<br/>Area Under Title: 848 square metres<br/>Living Size: 204 square metres<br/>Rental Estimate: Approx.$1,200 per week<br/>Body Corporate: Elite Strata Management<br/>Body Corporate Levies: Approx.$3,228 per quarter<br/>Pet friendly: Upon application<br/><br/>Secure an iconic piece of Darwin's architectural history with this spectacular stone residence in an unparalleled Esplanade position with ocean views. Grand proportions feature in this incredible home, and stunning polished hardwood flooring is beautifully complimented by elegant timber accents throughout. Two huge ground-level living spaces plus three over-sized upstairs bedrooms and wrap-around verandahs to both levels will impress in this rare home. <br/><br/>Property Features<br/><br/>- Large dedicated reception foyer with grand winding timber staircase <br/>- Expansive formal lounge and dining rooms with timber French doors to verandah<br/>- Timber cabinetry to kitchen, plus servery windows to dining and sunroom<br/>- Wrap-around lower verandah with multiple access points to manicured grounds<br/>- Three king-sized upstairs bedrooms all open to stunning ocean-view balcony<br/>- Walk-in robe, built-in shelving and ensuite with bath to huge master bedroom <br/>- Large main bathroom with corner shower, plus separate well-equipped laundry<br/>- Downstairs powder room plus large under-stair storeroom<br/>- Beautiful manicured gardens and lawns to expansive 848 sqm block<br/>- Double garage; in-ground pool to exclusive Esplanade complex<br/>- Parking for an extra 4 or more vehicles<br/><br/>Designed by Oldham Boas Ednie-Brown architects for Lord Alistar McAlpine, this magnificent, historic residence was completed to exacting standards in 1990. It offers an expansive 204sqm of total floor area with 2022 updated electrical compliance completed, fresh paint throughout, and the roof replaced in 2003. <br/><br/>Enter via the beautiful enclosed sunroom that features floor-to-ceiling timber shutters, and an architectural timber ceiling and a bar/servery into the internal kitchen. <br/><br/>Continue into the dedicated reception foyer that creates a grand tone with a winding timber staircase, and features a discrete walk-in under-stair storeroom.<br/><br/>The central reception foyer opens into the large living and dining rooms and the kitchen. Elegant French doors connect the living and dining rooms onto the wrap-around verandah, and the quality timber kitchen also features a servery window into the dining room. <br/><br/>There is also a guest powder room and a rear utility/mud room with built-in storage off the living area and verandah. <br/><br/>Upstairs, three huge bedrooms all feature French door access to the ocean-view balcony. The master suite also features a walk-in robe and ensuite with shower over bath, and the main bathroom plus separate laundry are off the upstairs landing. <br/><br/>The home also occupies the largest block in this exclusive Esplanade complex of four residences, three of which are held by one owner. <br/><br/>This is a once in a generational opportunity to secure some of Darwin's most exclusive Real Estate along the Esplanade.<br/><br/>To arrange a private inspection please contact Andrew Harding on 0408 108 698 or Evie Radonich on 0439 497 199 at any time. <br/><br/>Vendor's Conveyancer: TBC<br/>Preferred Settlement Period: 30-45 days from contract date<br/>Preferred Deposit: 10%<br/>Easements as per title: Sewerage Easement to Power and Water Authority Drainage Easement to Northern Territory of Australia<br/>Status: Vacant possession<br/>