678 Banff Avenue, Albury
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Late Victorian Elegance Amidst Glorious Gardens AGENT Jack Stean 0434 588 664 AGENT: Geoff Stean 0413 888 788
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Picture-perfect and historic late Victorian home
Features at a glance
This picture-perfect and historic late Victorian home, surrounded by 2,490sqm (approx.) of private botanic gardens, has entered the market for the first time in 45 years. This residence has retained all its grandeur, set well back from the street, and surrounded by old growth palm trees, this is not only a landmark but a quiet oasis unique to Albury’s inner city. The garden itself sets this property apart, with soaring established treetops, colourful garden beds and a sweeping drive, the glorious original home is surrounded by a wide return verandah from which to enjoy the view. Upon entry to the home, you are drawn past grand and beautifully expansive formal living zones, down an arched hallway. The hall opens to a gracious front lounge room, grand formal dining room, all boasting ultrahigh ceilings, 1920’s Paris original wallpaper and marble fireplaces. The palatially proportioned rooms are brimful of romance, all framed by bow and box windows, delicate lead lighting and tasteful fretwork. An inviting family room or den sits adjacent to the modern appointed kitchen with wooden benches, quality cabinetry and gas cooking. Bathed in natural light, the expansive modern sunroom used as a family and dining room opens from the east to a private undercover oasis. The generous main bedroom with large sash windows welcomes in the sunlight and greenery of the front lawns. The home has three additional bedrooms, plus an office/study and a separate playroom, all featuring high ceilings and double French doors to the private fernery. The accommodation is serviced by the classical Victorian bathroom featuring brass tapware and an antique clawfoot bathtub. Complementing the home’s extravagant interior is an expansive yet wonderfully private entertainers’ front and back yard comprising of private fernery, manicured lawns, a marked-out grass tennis court in the side yard and convenient rear lane access. The residence also includes split system heating and cooling, solar panels, powder-room, laundry and ample storerooms, a gardening shed, a double garage, single carport plus workshop and great rear access, a unique feature in Central Albury. 678 Banff Avenue is arguably the finest home in the area, featuring a memorable street presence in keeping with its grand façade, homes of this vintage and calibre are an extremely rare offering. ADDRESS: 678 Banff Avenue, Albury Features: • 2,490sqm (approx.) • Four spacious bedrooms • Study/fifth bedroom • Victorian fused bathroom • Formal and informal entertaining • Quality kitchen • Double garage, single carport, and workshop • Rear lane access • Positioned in sought after Central Albury • 50,000L water tank in rear yard + 2x 30,000L water tanks in fernery
AUCTION: Saturday 11th December at 2:00pm Rates: $5,515 pa approx Land: 2,490m2 approx. 4 Bedrooms 1 Study 2 Bathrooms 2 Car Garage, Carport + Workshop
Floor Plan ROBE
BATH
VERANDAH
LAUNDRY
BED 6 KITCHEN P
BED 4 FAMILY
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BENCH
BED 5
P
SEWING/ STORE ROOM
STORE WINE CELLAR UNDERNEATH
HEATER
BATH
CUPBOARD LINEN CUPBOARD
ROBE
BED 3 14’6” x 11’6”
VERANDAH 28’6” x 10’0”
BED 2 14’6” x 11’6”
FERNERY 24’0” x 10’0”
HALL 14’0” x 6’0”
CORRIDOR
DINING 21’0” x 15’0”
WC
SITTING ROOM MASTER BEDROOM 20’3” x 14’2”
BUSH PALM HOUSE 14’6” x 20’0” VERANDAH 56’0” x 10’0”
Features at a glance
STEAN NICHOLLS REAL ESTATE Suite 1, Unit 19, 669 Dean Street, ALBURY NSW 2640 P: (02) 6021 5233 E: realestate@steannicholls.com.au W: www.steannicholls.com.au Disclaimer: Information provided is believed to be accurate as at the date of printing, no responsibility is taken for any errors or omission. It is your responsibility to obtain independent, professional advice. Personal information collected from you is for security purposes to contact you should the property sell prior to auction. We may use this information to provide you with other real estate services including referrals to authorized financial services’ providers. Stean Nicholls Property Services Pty Ltd; ABN 40 422 698 693