Only glimpses of the elegance of "Monticello" (Italian for small hill) can be seen through the mock orange hedge that borders the road frontage.
It is not until you enter through the sandstone entry feature with its antique French wrought iron gates and traverse the crushed terracotta driveway past the fountain and the rose garden that you can appreciate the grandeur and elegance of this modern interpretation of the Australian homestead.
Framed by mature trees this award winning master built Stibbard Homes sits majestically within its 8,000 square metre allotment with commanding views over the adjacent rural lands, Walka Water Works and Maitland.
Externally the residence's crowing features are the deep bell shaped sandstone paved verandahs, the Haddonstone columns, timber screened French doors with functional louvered shutters and the distinctive roof line; all of which are reminiscent of a more refined and genteel era.
Access to the residence is via a refurbished double front entry oak, glass and wrought iron doors imported from France and sourced from The Country Trader in Sydney; which leads into a spacious entry foyer where an oculus (domed skylight) is the centre feature of the 3 metre high ceilings. The entry foyer floor is paved with imported Italian tiles.
Located off the entry foyer towards the front of the residence is a billiard room/library and separate study. The billiard room/library opens directly onto the verandah via French doors and along with the bay window allows pleasing views of Walka Water Works and the front garden with its mature trees.
Both the billiard room/library and the separate study have fully flued gas fire heaters enclosed in marble and wooden fireplaces. The study via a large bay window enjoys pleasing views over the fountain and rose garden.
The entire residence has the benefit of reverse cycle air conditioning.
Also located off the formal entry foyer with its four elaborative...