'WAITANGI’ – c1896

‘Waitangi’ sits amongst a very tightly held and unique stretch of homes where you’ll find some of the finest examples of architecture from different eras all within 100 metres.<br/><br/>Originally built in 1896, it’s one of the finest examples of architecture from the late Victorian era you’ll find.<br/><br/>North facing and sitting on a 1,577sqms allotment with rare R3 zoning, it also has the benefit of one of the most convenient locations in the area – just 120 metres from vibrant Leura Mall and the Train Station.<br/><br/>It’s current usage is a residential home but could also make an exquisite place of work (subject to council approval) due to the flexible zoning.<br/><br/>The property has undergone an extensive heritage restoration yet it’s been enhanced with some modern touches too.<br/><br/>The current layout consists of 4 bedrooms downstairs and a further bedroom plus sitting room upstairs in the attic. There’s a formal lounge and separate family/dining which flows through sliding doors onto an expansive but private timber deck.<br/><br/>A renovated kitchen with pantry also opens onto the deck and there’s a near-new bathroom with claw-foot bath, pedestal sink and second adjacent toilet. There’s also an internal laundry.<br/><br/>The lock-up garage is used as storage with additional storage in the loft above. It also has an attached room with power originally used as a potting room but would also make an ideal workshop, hobby space or more storage.<br/><br/>Waitangi has previously featured in the Leura Garden Festival. You’d be forgiven for thinking this would be synonymous with a lot of work but the gardens have been designed to be low maintenance but still have flair.<br/><br/>Just some of the stand-outs include the Artisan built ‘found objects’ metal sculptures, custom paving & stone work and a collection of heritage listed trees including a rare Australian Birch tree and two gigantic Deodar trees. For convenience, there are large rainwater tanks connected to irrigation.<br/><br/>We love the rear gate in the garden which gives direct pedestrian access to the Council carpark leading to Woolworths and an easy short-cut to Leura Mall.<br/><br/>Just some of the period features within the home include wide weatherboards, fireplaces in working order, stained glass windows, French doors leading onto the magnificent wide verandah and timber flooring. <br/><br/>Modern conveniences include central gas heating, back to base alarm, CCTV system, data points throughout, flyscreens, gas cooking and instantaneous gas hot water.<br/><br/>This is your chance to secure one of the finest heritage properties on offer in the Blue Mountains and a rare piece of history.<br/><br/>For more information on this amazing opportunity, contact Marc Fitzpatrick on 0400 098 713 or [email protected]<br/><br/>Auction: Onsite Saturday 24th February 2024 @ 4.00pm<br/><br/>Land size: 1,577 sqms<br/>Council rates: $4,157.00 per annum<br/>Council zoning: R3 – Medium Density residential<br/><br/>Property Code: 1711<br/>