28 July, 2010

Mid Week House Snoop...Blue Mountains.

 This week's Mid Week House Snoop finds us an idyllic Palatial home set amongst the backdrop of the beautiful & unique Australian Blue Mountains in Wentworth Falls - this home built c. 1940 was at one time the 'Toll Hotel', and also home to famous Australian artist, John Olsen [one of my favourite Australian artists] who built a studio cabin on the grounds. It is steeped in history, beautiful surrounds, and luxurious appointments - a prefect Mountain retreat! Read On... Enjoy - S x

  An elegant pre-war creature - the front of the home.
 The living room also opens to an heated indoor pool and spa, that also then flows onto a steam room, gym
 Master bedroom with travertine ensuite - soak bath
 Updated - the contemporary stainless Ilve gas kitchen
The sandstone wine cellar which formed part of the Toll's Hotel has been transformed into a dramatic gothicstyle dining room with timber-lined cathedral ceilings and wrought-iron light fittings.
 
The original garden change rooms are now used as studio accommodation. The property's one time owner, well known Australian Artist John Olsen, built a cedar studio, now converted to wonderfully spacious two bedroom, two storey cottage providing plenty of room for guests, with two levels of living space and rustic timber finishes.


Agent's Blurb - R&W Wentworth Falls
FALLS HOUSE WONDERFUL COUNTRY RETREAT STEEPED IN CHARM


 
Nestled on the edge of the World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park, this wonderfully private estate is set amid approx 5560sqm of breathtaking grounds. Built on the location of the historic former Toll's Hotel, it encompasses a variety of buildings, many remaining from the site's previous incarnation. Enjoying one of the Blue Mountain's most picturesque settings, this idyllic retreat is positioned just a few hundred metres from the

dramatic Jamieson Valley to Mount Solitary and Wentworth Falls. Built c1940, the beautifully presented two-storey main residence exudes immense charm and character. It accommodates four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a gorgeous master suite with his and hers dressing rooms and a palatial Travertine ensuite. The sandstone wine cellar which formed part of the Toll's Hotel has been transformed into a dramatic gothicstyle dining room with timber-lined cathedral ceilings and wrought-iron light fittings. Additional living spaces include a stately lounge room with an open fireplace, a large family room, casual

living and dining, an elegant library and a study. A host of contemporary luxuries have also been added including a heated indoor pool and spa, a steam room, gym and a contemporary stainless Ilve gas kitchen.

 
ADDITIONAL DWELLINGS Two delightful guest houses for your family and friends, plus a rustic garden bungalow. A number of additional buildings are located around the property, providing plenty of versatile accommodation options for guests, staff or extended family. The former stables have been retained and transformed into a three bedroom guest house warmed by a wood burning combustion fire. The original garden change rooms are now used as studio accommodation. The property's one time owner, well known Australian Artist John Olsen, built a cedar studio, now converted to wonderfully spacious two bedroom, two storey cottage providing plenty of room for guests, with two levels of living space and rustic timber finishes.

 Features -
  • Built-In Wardrobes
  • Close to Transport
  • Formal Lounge
  • Garden
  • Polished Timber Floor
  • Pool
  • Security Alarm
  • Secure Parking
  • Separate Dining
  • 2 Additional Buildings
Property ID: 2008301716  on Domain.com.au

 

 

 
 images via Domain.com.au

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