Halcyon,+Ashbury+Jewel

='Halcyon' - Jewel of the Inner West= [Previous post: Launceston's Notable Houses. Next post:Sydney Federation Classics]

54 Hardy St Ashbury NSW 2193
SOLD FOR $1.5 MILLION - BORDER ASHBURY / HURLSTONE PARK "Magnificent freestanding early 1900s home restored and extended with supreme integrity, exemplifies refined elegance of  a bygone era. Federation grandeur given a strong European accent defines "Halcyon" - a tranquil and breathtaking historical showcase.

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 * "Welsh slate roof tiles perfectly match original Federation bones.
 * Soaring ornate 13 foot ceilings across intricate tributes to 'old world' craftsmanship and
 * meticulous attention to detail - down to the last rare hinge.
 * "Sweeping interiors embrace stunning Clive Christian inspired Carrera marble and 'French washed' recycled Oregon kitchen.

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 * Gazebo conservatories, wrapped with radiant coloured glass, harness northerly light as statuesque extensions of vast living space.
 * A dazzling array of chandeliers casts a romantic illumine over every room.

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 * Multiple living areas include distinguished formal living and dining [[image:https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BBox4bnGwCs/UCcQxRnFbZI/AAAAAAAACzs/R3X6x4nx6hw/s720/17580928_03_x.jpg width="716" height="533" caption="Generous Victorian arch between living and dining rooms"]]
 * Showpiece kitchen equipped with 'nostalgia' Ilve gas stove and integrated appliances
 * Huge Travertine spa bathroom starring Carrera vanity, custom French cabinetry and renaissance nickel tapware
 * Dual French doors to tessellated bullnose verandah observing fragrant jasmine wall
 * Victorian English garden a private sanctuary framed by pencil pines and hedge
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Three working fireplaces. Under floor R/C air conditioning
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Scope to easily convert existing living areas to additional bedroom/s
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Footsteps to transport, shops and prestigious Trinity Grammar
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Just 15 minutes to the CBD and with easy access to M4 and M5 motorways

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"Too many highlights: must be 'seen to be believed' restorative genius - preserved forever in history with heritage listed status. Rediscover a lost era inside this lavish time capsule from which you will never want to leave. "Halcyon" is, quite simply, exquisite."