This stately late Victorian styled home epitomises the modern trend to meld the finest features of the past with current technology. The C1900 Bay icon delivers a brilliant family lifestyle, maximising the living space with generous enclosed verandahs, formal lounge with beautiful bay window, stunning fireplace/period mantle, and a huge bright family room, as well as extensively terraced entertaining decks. The newly added family room exits to the private rear patios which are flooded with sunlight yet protected from the breezes.

An impressive entry hall hints at the lofty ceilings, picture rails, wide wood skirtings and superb polished honey-hued floors throughout the original section of the dwelling. The homes interior atmosphere and decor provide a tangibly warm and congenial ambience. The extensive L-shaped verandah offers dazzling blue and yellow period glazing above large picture windows which observe the yachts in the Bay and the glorious established gardens.

The kitchen hub blends lovely wood dado with black granite benches and stainless steel appliances including a magnificent Beaumatic gas/electric range. Vivid white drawers and cupboards blend perfectly here with the exposed brick walls. Three double bedrooms downstairs - all bright with huge double hung sash windows and prominent open fireplaces, and a private master suite on the upper level, are serviced by two exceptional bathrooms with modern fittings including spa bath, shower bay and trendy wall mounted vanities.

The ducted reverse cycle heatpump ensures comfort, the separate laundry has an adjacent WC, there is a security system, a lock-up workshop for the handyman under the dwelling and numerous excellent off street parks with easy access into the home. An electric gate and secure fencing surround lavender and box hedges, reminiscent of a past era.

This superlative property is across the road from the Lindisfarne Sailing Club and is less than a 10 minute drive into the CBD. This is a glorious family home awaiting new owners to enjoy its pleasures!