An unliveable deceased estate in Sydney's Centennial Park has sold under the hammer for $7.8 million. The four-bedroom, one bathroom, one car space home at 41 Robertson Road, Centennial Park, named Newcourt, was described as "captivating" by Ray White Centennial Park who sold it.
The house was designed by Walter Burley Griffin - who designed Canberra - and & J. Burcham Clamp and is one of only two examples of their architecture in Sydney's eastern suburbs. It was built in 1912 and had not come up for sale for more than 60 years.
And while it might look fine from the outside, inside the home has been rather neglected. The four bedrooms do have some period features, such as lead light glass and picture rails, however. Another of the bedrooms with a fireplace which could be restored.
The huge garage, complete with some crazy flooring and hanging lights. The living room has promise - with that red fireplace begging to be kept. However, the kitchen hasn't seen much love for decades.
The grimy worktops and faded cupboards make way for an ancient cooker. There's no doubt the home is big, and ripe for restoration, if you have the cash. A "once-in-a-generation chance to secure this historic estate," is how the agents describe it.
The partly-tiled bathroom is covered with grime. But, as the agents say, the home has "scope to completely transform into a luxury park side residence." Another of the bedrooms, again with a fireplace.
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