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Recently two properties have been advertised for sale with either original interiors or faithfully restored interiors. toc Both are fascinating for the detail they display, the furniture used, and the colour schemes they use.

=1. Ruskinian, 4 Rayner Street Lilyfield NSW= Ruskinian, An historic window into the elegant past "Established gardens, stained glass windows" The old and the beautiful: Federation-era charmer 4 Rayner Street, Lilyfield. "The inner west is chock-a-block with old houses and the front facade of this Federation house in Lilyfield shows it to be another beautiful example. But what makes it extra special is the exquisite detail intact inside, and the 733 square metre block, more than double the suburb average. One of three gentleman's residences built by Steward & Emmerick between 1904 and 1906, the advertisement for it in The Sydney Morning Herald of 1904 contains an exhaustive list of features, such as chaste classic art figures on the ceilings and costly incandescent gas fittings, almost all of which are still there.  It helps that present owner Meredith Walker is a heritage consultant. Ms Walker has owned the property for almost 30 years and has lovingly preserved everything, including the 1950s kitchen. Agent Simon Pilcher, of Pilcher Residential, is quoting about $2 million before its March 8 auction." "A Federation-period residence, beautifully conserved and unique in both decoration and intactness. Built c1905 by Steward and Emmerick as one of three 'Gentleman's Houses' and retaining almost all of the original appointments, Ruskinian is set on an expansive 733sqm approx.
 * Video tour
 * "Exacting artisans' attention to detail


 * 'Rare wood-grained joinery, elaborate plasterwork


 * "Versatile plan, separate living and dining
 * "Mid century linoleum, generous parlour/master
 * 'Marble fires, ornate ceilings, plaster reliefs
 * "Neatly presented 1956 eat-in gas kitchen

=2. Tullamore, 11 Telopea St Wollstonecraft= "TULLAMORE: A Stunning Single Level Family Home A classic c1912 Georgian revival sandstone/brick residence of rare distinction & style offering an opportunity to live in one of Wollstonecraft's finest homes. Tullamore is set gracefully on 1132sm of level land. It has been superbly restored and flawlessly finished with exquisite period detailing. Generously proportioned interiors faithfully combine period charm with contemporary quality to create a timeless elegance."

• Period features - high ceilings & timber polished floors • Six beautiful working fireplaces