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18 Ferdinand Street, Hunters Hill NSW Superb Sandstone Residence Commissioned by Henry Brooks, and built by the Joubert brothers from local sandstone in 1852, "Walshale" is a rare and superb example of Hunters Hill peninsula of yesteryear. Fronting Ferdinand Street Reserve this exquisite property enjoys private northerly views across the Lane Cove River to Linley Point, St Ignatius College and Burns Bay. The home retains exposed internal and external sandstone walls, original ornate ceilings and established gardens that are a major feature of the home with winding sandstone paths and secluded sanctuaries nestled amongst the trees.  The main hallway exudes natural light from the atrium skylights and leads you to the northern end of the home where a large formal lounge and dining room with two fireplaces and French doors open onto a polished timber verandah where the views and ambience are at their finest.  The addition of a master wing with a large bedroom, walk in wardrobe, ensuite and a separate nursery/retreat was carried out in the 1990's and compliments the character of the home. In addition there are 2 bedrooms on the upper level that share a large main bathroom with spa bath and a separate powder room is perfect for visiting guests. Downstairs there is a large open plan living and dining room with working fireplace adjoining a well equipped kitchen with separate pantry. A study/fourth bedroom enjoys its own entrance and French doors again open to a sandstone paved entertainment patio which blends seamlessly into the solar heated swimming pool and upper level lawn area. The expansive lower lawn area has a lockable shed for all of your gardening equipment and gate access to the reserve for launching your kayak and use of a shared council boat shed. A lock up garage accommodates two cars plus work bench and there is additional carport parking for two cars. A large store room or home office is conveniently positioned underneath the garage.  "Walshale" really is a unique property that needs to be seen to be appreciated so be sure not to miss your first opportunity in nearly twenty years to acquire this truly special sandstone home of local significance.

18 Ferdinand Street, Hunters Hill NSW

Superb Sandstone Residence

Commissioned by Henry Brooks, and built by the Joubert brothers from local sandstone in 1852, "Walshale" is a rare and superb example of Hunters Hill peninsula of yesteryear. Fronting Ferdinand Street Reserve this exquisite property enjoys private northerly views across the Lane Cove River to Linley Point, St Ignatius College and Burns Bay.

The home retains exposed internal and external sandstone walls, original ornate ceilings and established gardens that are a major feature of the home with winding sandstone paths and secluded sanctuaries nestled amongst the trees. 

The main hallway exudes natural light from the atrium skylights and leads you to the northern end of the home where a large formal lounge and dining room with two fireplaces and French doors open onto a polished timber verandah where the views and ambience are at their finest. 

The addition of a master wing with a large bedroom, walk in wardrobe, ensuite and a separate nursery/retreat was carried out in the 1990's and compliments the character of the home. In addition there are 2 bedrooms on the upper level that share a large main bathroom with spa bath and a separate powder room is perfect for visiting guests.

Downstairs there is a large open plan living and dining room with working fireplace adjoining a well equipped kitchen with separate pantry. A study/fourth bedroom enjoys its own entrance and French doors again open to a sandstone paved entertainment patio which blends seamlessly into the solar heated swimming pool and upper level lawn area. The expansive lower lawn area has a lockable shed for all of your gardening equipment and gate access to the reserve for launching your kayak and use of a shared council boat shed.

A lock up garage accommodates two cars plus work bench and there is additional carport parking for two cars. A large store room or home office is conveniently positioned underneath the garage. 

"Walshale" really is a unique property that needs to be seen to be appreciated so be sure not to miss your first opportunity in nearly twenty years to acquire this truly special sandstone home of local significance.

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