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Ardagh 19 Prince Albert Street, Mosman NSW 2088
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One of Mosman’s Finest Federation Homes
Regally and privately set amidst magnificent established gardens, ‘Ardagh’ is a grand Federation home unequalled in elegance, grace, quality or proportion.
 * Built in c1905 and retaining the opulent character for which the period is renowned, this exquisite residence is a unique offering to be passed down the generations.

Ardagh has had only five owners in a rich 110 year history, "truly one of the North Shore's finest family estates." (Built 1905) It had initial $15 million hopes through Brendan Warner of Raine & Horne Mosman, but is now listed through Richard Harding at LJ Hooker. 
 * In 1913 William Toohey and his son, Francis opened a real estate agency at 124 Avenue Road, Mosman. Established at a time that Mosman was experiencing an increase in new residential developments this enterprise was such a success that in 1915 a branch office was opened at Mosman Bay close to Mosman Wharf. The family lived at ‘Ardagh’, 19 Prince Albert Street, Mosman.
 * Set on 2700 square metres, the seven-bedroom Federation mansion with pool and tennis court was built in 1905 and in 1922 was bought by former British trade commissioner **John Adams** and his wife **Gwynneth**, until they sold it in 1964 to pianist and former ABC radio personality **John Champ.**
 * Pharmacists Gary and Mary Smoker (Smoker, a former alderman), bought the Prince Albert Street property in 1993 for $1.7 million.
 * Set on 2700 square metres, the seven-bedroom Federation mansion with pool and tennis court was built in 1905.
 * Exclusively encircled by over 2700sqm of magnificent park-like gardens within one of Sydney’s most coveted enclaves, this majestic Federation manor offers grand living quarters with spectacular main harbour and city views along with a resort style swimming pool and a championship sized north / south tennis court.

Tightly held for over 20 years and neighbouring some of Mosman’s finest residential real estate, this is a rare opportunity to become established mere moments from picturesque harbour beaches, Taronga Zoo, Mosman village shops and a selection of schools.
 * Unrivalled in proportions, prestige and position, the estate holds dual street frontages to Ruby Street and occupies two separate titles of land.
 * Originally built in c1905 and still retaining the opulence and allure of yesteryear, the scale of this exquisite offering is superbly balanced by sophisticated updates and the addition of sought-after lifestyle facilities.
 * Equally suited to family living and grand scale entertaining, the impressive floorplan accommodates a main residence, a self-contained apartment and a two storey coach house.



Accommodation

 * A variety of formal living expanses including a reception room and banquet dining room
 * Multiple spacious casual living/dining areas ideal for family life and children of all ages
 * Well-equipped family-sized kitchen with an island bench and excellent storage solutions
 * Upper level parent’s retreat with lounging area, study, dressing room, balcony and ensuite
 * A two bedroom self-contained apartment with living, dining, kitchen, sunroom and patio
 * Two storey coach house equipped with a kitchenette, lounge, bedroom and bathroom

Features

 * Postcard harbour views showcasing the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Centerpoint Tower
 * North / south tennis court and resort-style pool with spa, dining patio and sundecks
 * Adorned with lofty patterned ceilings, decorative fireplaces, leadlighting and bay windows
 * Two separate double lock-up garages – one accessed from Prince Albert St
 * This photograph was taken at the rear of 'Ardagh', 19 Prince Albert Street, Mosman, Francis Toohey's family home from 1913 - 1918.
 * It was taken before Lola and Francis married in 1919.