53 Bendooley Street, BOWRAL

Meticulously renovated and lovingly restored, breathing fresh new life into this magnificent old girl, Deancourt offers an unrivalled opportunity to acquire a truly unique home, encompassing all that in-town living enjoys. With a grand entrance into a wide hallway with soaring 3.3 metre (11ft) ceilings, its scale is significant. Featuring traditional style wall panelling and retaining original features such as fireplaces, ceiling roses and decorative cornicing, as well as plenty of modern conveniences. The living area, with French doors out to the deck, taking in borrowed rural views to west Bowral, is open plan with a fully integrated kitchen, featuring marble bench & splash back and a butler's pantry with dumb waiter and dishwasher. Additionally, the butler's pantry includes an integrated laundry and powder room. The spacious master suite has two sets of French doors opening to the deck and takes in sweeping, elevated views to Oxleys Hill. Its northerly and westerly aspects enjoying plentiful sunshine. With a Carrara marble ensuite complete with underfloor heating, double vanity, free-standing bath and double shower- the luxuries are plentiful. Additional main two-way bathroom and ensuite to the front bedroom features Carrara marble, a free-standing bath and underfloor heating, as well as a magnificent, iron panelled ceiling light that creates a striking statement. In total, there are four spacious bedrooms, two with original fireplaces, three ensuites and a cosy snug/study, complete with beautiful picture lights and built-in shelving. A self-contained studio under the house, presenting an opportunity to accommodate family and friends who will, no doubt, be eager to visit often. The fabulous deck with dining area, lounge area with open fire and additional, level lawned area, is perfect for year-round entertaining, overlooking a row of Leylandii that will soon grow to enable uninterrupted, elevated views to Oxleys Hill. Other features include Capital pears that will pleach to create complete privacy and beautiful, original sandstock brick paving. Located in 'Old Bowral', just footsteps from cafes, restaurants, the cinema, supermarkets, boutique stores and the famous Bradman Museum; the urban life is here to be relished, in a country town setting. As described in its 1922 auction campaign, "The position is one of the best in the town and should commend itself to buyers desirous of acquiring a permanent or week-end home." A century later, this 1922 commendation still rings true! With the charm and character true to its c1890 heritage and a plethora of modern conveniences reserved for the most special homes, Deancourt is a truly unique property with unparalleled scale and beauty, in an unbeatable position, right in town. Inclusions and features: - Fully integrated kitchen with two Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezers - 900mm Smeg oven & Smeg induction cook-top - Fully integrated laundry in butler's pantry with additional powder room - Dumb waiter to butler's pantry, accessed from the driveway on the way to the garage - 4 Bathrooms and 1 powder room - All bathrooms with underfloor heating and heated towel rails - 2x 55" TVs - Plantation shutters and linen curtains throughout - Gas ducted central heating throughout - Gas fireplace in living room - Automated security driveway gates & video intercom - Wired lawnmower charging capability - Open fire on deck - Huge 68sqm garage under the terrace - Garaging for 2 plus off street parking - Option for fully furnished