Mosman 35 Shadforth Street
A House of Immense Charm and Casual Elegance
Perfectly positioned on 500sqm of level land and within easy access to schools, shops, ferry and CBD buses, this two-storey family entertainer ticks all the boxes. Located in a quiet, wide tree-lined street this beautiful home offers incredible space, convenience and lifestyle for any family.
Built circa 1918 this lovely home is flooded with natural light and is a magical reminder of an enchanting era. Character-filled, with exhilarating colours and modern wallpaper with a twist, the interiors boast a sunburst of colour and the peacefully private high hedged rear garden is a hidden sanctuary.
Bursting with potential this expansive family home comes with current DA approved council plans to give you an opportunity to stamp your mark. Lovely as is, there is plenty of room to add value if required.
The residence offers an exclusive private entry with a manicured front lawn and garden secluded behind the high front wall. The light-filled interiors are enhanced by ornate 11ft ceilings and feature a selection of living areas. The gracious formal living room and grand family/dining room feature open fireplaces with stunning original marble mantles. All the Federation features are on show here, with soaring ornate ceilings, chandeliers, picture rails, ceiling roses, polished floorboards and high skirting boards. Handsomely designed with classic elegance, these are the perfect rooms for entertaining or relaxing in the winter months. They offer a decadent alternative to the sun-filled casual areas at the rear of the property and offer a wonderful warm and cosy ambience in the winter months.
This wonderful residence provides an enviable indoor/outdoor lifestyle with a choice of formal and informal living areas. The home heralds copious living space, comprising four spacious bedrooms with built-in robes, plus a generous study (or fifth bedroom). In addition, a charming studio located in the garden, is ideal as a teenage retreat, guest bedroom, gym, art studio or work-from home office. There is also a large fully lined and wired attic with pull down ladder. Copious amounts of storage here or perfect as an office arrangement.
A well-designed family kitchen and breakfast bar adjoins the informal living and dining, enhanced by a wonderful indoor/outdoor flow to a spacious, covered East-facing entertaining terrace and level, private rear lawn and gardens. This gives plenty of room for family and friends to be entertained at BBQ's or parties. An automatic Vergola allows for year-round entertaining.
It's a bird lovers' paradise here, with a friendly cockatoo making daily visits and tame enough to be hand fed! Plenty of lorikeets pay a visit too. This delightful garden setting is private, peaceful and perfect for entertaining. Capturing year- round sun and with level access from the kitchen and family areas, the expansive lawn and gardens invite you to stroll out and enjoy. With the ambient lighting at night and the automatic irrigation, it really is the perfect space.
The open-plan kitchen has been fitted with a newly installed gas hob and dishwasher, a timber breakfast bar and plenty of cupboards. Easy to prepare the meals whilst watching the kids playing in the garden.
Two bathrooms, a fantastic under floor wine cellar, a separate laundry, air- conditioning, ceiling fans, NBN cable and Foxtel enabled plus an auto lock-up garage with storage, complete the picture.
This home is perfect for the active family with plenty of room to store surfboards, kayaks and cycles whilst offering space for a trampoline or climbing frame. A basketball hoop is fitted for your use. There is space for a swimming pool subject to council approval.
Mere moments to Avenue Road shops or Mosman village. Offering an easy walk to Mosman Preparatory school, Queenwood junior school, Mosman High School, Mosman public school, Blessed Sacrament School and Shadforth Cottage Day Care. A short drive to Redlands school. Enjoy the harbour foreshore walks and your choice of ferries or bus to the CBD.
Peaceful, private and perfect for family living, this stunning double brick home, in a blue ribbon location, is looking for a new family and offering an opportunity not to miss.