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This heritage-listed Marrickville home on 1159 square metres is a rare example of Federation architecture in the inner west and is on the market for the first time in over 40 years.
From its elevated position backing onto Steel Park, the four-or-five-bedroom, two-bathroom property features sweeping views of the Cooks River and local district and is in perfectly livable condition, according to the vendor, Jennie Connolly.
She described the home as having a majestic feel that modern houses cannot offer.
“I am 80 years old and the house is 100 this year, so perhaps I match the house,” she laughed.
“It has all the original detailing throughout. The stained glass windows, the doors, gables, lighting and the ceilings are all as they were at the time.”
“It is beautifully decorated. The ornate ceilings have wonderful floral patterns and cornices,” Jennie said, adding that other typical Federation features include large rooms and soaring ceilings.
“It hasn’t been changed at all apart from the kitchen. They don’t build them like they used to,” she smiled.
Jennie added that with a north facing front verandah and the sturdy double-brick build, it is easy to regulate the property’s temperature year-round.
“The property heats right up during winter while in summer you have a nice breeze flowing through. We very rarely need to turn the fan on.”
Selling agent, Erik Polsek from Ray White Summer Hill described 28 Thornley St as being located in a blue ribbon area of Marrickville, close to the Cooks River and away from the hustle and bustle.
“It is one of those properties that everyone knows. One person said to me that they’ve been driving past it for years and have always wanted to buy it. And now, they may well do that,” Erik said.
“Many of the Federation houses got torn down or altered so there‘s very few original homes left in the area. That’s why it’s so popular” he said, adding that the street is also a big drawcard.
“It is a very sought after street; very quiet and there are plenty of trees around. The slope of the land means houses are high on one side and lower on the other.”
Only 10 minutes walk to Tempe and Marrickville train stations and close to buses on Illawarra Road along with quality local schools including Ferncourt Public School, St Brigid’s Catholic primary and Tempe High, Erik said the property covers all bases.
“There are very few houses like it.”
For sale by auction on Saturday 10 December with an early price guide of $2.3 - $2.5 million, contact Erik Polsek from Ray White Summer Hill for more information. 0413 326 685 | erik.polsek@raywhite.com
