This private 1150sqm landholding sits within the dress circle harbourside community of Clifton Gardens. The stunning c1921 Scottish-named residence has undergone a meticulous renovation that honoured its architectural heritage while delivering contemporary luxury across 488sqm of internal space.
‘Cardross' represents a vanishing breed of Mosman property, a genuine family sanctuary with the scale, privacy and refinement to accommodate multi-generational living and grand-scale entertaining," says prestige listing agent Geoff Smith of Ray White Lower North Shore Group.
"The owners have created something truly special here, completing a renovation that respects the home's century-old character while introducing world-class appointments throughout."
Home owners, Richard and Jane Freudenstein AM, say they have been custodians of Cardross since October 2018.
Richard, former CEO of Foxtel and current director of Realestate.com, Coles, Cochlear and Cricket Australia, and Jane, AM and director of The Australian Ballet and Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, were drawn to the home's Scottish name (Jane's maiden name is Anderson), its character features, and its proven history as a warm family residence.
"We loved that two families before us had lived here for extended periods, it told us this was a home that fostered happy times," said Jane Freudenstein.
"The layout allows multiple groups to gather simultaneously, which has been wonderful. We've hosted Christmas drinks with 30 young adults in the back garden, parents in the kitchen, and friends on the upstairs balcony, all at once. Our daughter's 25th birthday saw 50 friends gathered in the sun-drenched front garden in the middle of winter."
Their 2018 renovation was a labour of love that preserved the home's grand proportions and architectural integrity while introducing a designer's touch throughout.
Natural light floods the interiors via strategically placed skylights above the central void, illuminating the entire home from the formal rooms to everyday living spaces.
Striking ornate detailing sits alongside classic wainscotting, imported pendant lights and sophisticated wallpaper. American Oak flooring flows throughout, complemented by bespoke joinery and marble-framed fireplaces. Five luxurious bathrooms finished in natural stone feature many with underfloor heating, with three ensuites opening from sumptuous bedrooms.
The heart of the home is the open-plan living area, where casual dining and living spaces merge with a Michelin Star-calibre gourmet kitchen.
Hand-painted cabinetry topped in Bardiglio Nuvolato marble frames a statement Lacanche double gas oven, while the butler's pantry features a Miele combi oven, integrated SubZero refrigerator, SubZero wine fridge and Miele dishwasher. There’s even a EuroCave climate-controlled 780-bottle wine cellar.
Designed to embrace symmetry and cross-ventilation, the residence opens to terraces across all levels via French doors and bi-fold doors.
Limestone terracing flows to landscaped gardens with level lawns, a mosaic-tiled pool and private hedged surrounds – perfect for the alfresco entertaining that has defined the Freudenstein family's time here.
A poolside kitchenette with built-in Fisher & Paykel fridge, third integrated Miele dishwasher and farmhouse sink with veggie spray for outdoor hosting. The master suite opens to a private north-facing terrace with views toward The Heads, while the formal dining room provides an elegant setting for special occasions. There’s views across Sydney Harbour to the Eastern Suburbs and Chowder Bay.
Located on a wide tree-lined street ‘Cardross' offers convenient access to Taronga Zoo, waterfront walking trails, Clifton Gardens Reserve and Mosman village.
"We've lived in Mosman on and off for 28 years, and this location exemplifies everything we love about the area. We love the walks, the village of Mosman, the people, the schools and all three of our girls went to Wenona," adds Jane Freudenstein. "With our three daughters now living independently – two overseas – we're downsizing and moving closer to the city. It's time for another family to create their own happy memories here."
