It is a delightful example of Arts and Crafts architecture. An elegant landmark at Forbury Corner, architecturally designed and built in the 1920s. It is stately yet simple in its design, originally as a doctor's residence and surgery. Its design, typical of its era, celebrates its building materials and features a welcoming entrance hall, a high stud, a central staircase and with a stunning leadlight window. During the current owners 40+ year custody the home has been faithfully maintained and decorated in a neutral palette. This notable family home of 260m2 has generous room sizes and spaces offering diverse functionality for the next loving family. Upstairs; four bedrooms, plus office or sunroom, TV room and bathroom amenities. Downstairs offers a drawing room and separate dining room, kitchen, pantries and large laundry (with laundry shute from upstairs) and toilet amenities. There is also a large patio area for entertaining. A special feature is the two large rooms with a separate entrance, originally the doctor's surgery and waiting rooms. This could serve as additional bedrooms, guest quarters or work from home space. Unusually for a house of its vintage, the entrance yard for off street parking and the garaging is notable in its own right; four car garaging, huge workshop and the best cellar/storage area I have seen. It has wide easy access ramps from the yard to the entrance of the home.
This is a special home is set on a sunny 455m2 piece of land, on the main bus route, close to the local shops and amenities and not far from St Clair beach and cafe scene. Charming, elegant, well-located and with scope for enhancement, this home is a rare find indeed. Your inspection is highly recommended. |