Some homes are simply houses. Others have a presence all of their own.
Tucked privately down a sealed driveway in Coronation Road, this imposing Georgian-inspired residence was commissioned in 1997 by its original owner, a Russian woman who dreamed of creating her own private palace. Built by highly regarded builder Nigel Denton, it was constructed using the finest materials available at the time, resulting in a substantial 487sqm residence of enduring presence, generous proportions and unmistakable character.
Set on a magnificent 1,016sqm landscaped site in the heart of Old Epsom, the home has all the hallmarks of gracious entertaining and family living. Its handsome brick exterior, slate-tiled roof and elegant portico create an immediate sense of arrival, while inside, the scale of the rooms and the easy connection between the formal and informal spaces reveal a home designed for both grand occasions and everyday family life.
The ground floor unfolds with a sense of ceremony, offering a formal living room, formal dining room and a private prayer room, alongside a generous kitchen, laundry, gymnasium with sauna and powder room.
Upstairs, three beautifully proportioned double bedrooms each enjoy their own ensuite. The principal suite is particularly generous, with a substantial dressing room that could equally become a nursery, private retreat or simply the dressing room it was intended to be.
And then there is the lower level - a delightful surprise. A wine cellar and dedicated wine-tasting room await, although imaginative teenagers may well claim this as their own private den.
Outside, the living continues effortlessly. The generously proportioned living spaces open to level, luxuriant landscaped grounds where a swimming pool and spa create a private resort-like setting. There is room for entertaining, relaxing and letting family life spill outdoors.
Parking is equally impressive, with internally accessed three-car garaging, an elegant portico for sheltered guest arrival and additional off-street parking for approximately six vehicles.
The established gardens are every bit as memorable as the house. A formal buxus hedge frames the driveway, while mature planting surrounds the residence with privacy and beauty. Garden enthusiasts will appreciate the magnificent South African Podocarpus 'gracilis', dragon tree, agave attenuata and this established botanical paradise .
There is no denying that this grand old home is ready for a new chapter. It is dated in parts, but perhaps that is precisely its attraction. Beneath the existing finishes lie beautiful, elegant bones, exceptional scale and a quality of construction that is increasingly difficult to replicate.
For the buyer with imagination, this is an opportunity to restore and reimagine a very special residence - bringing contemporary refinement to a home that was conceived to be extraordinary.
Affectionately known as Old Epsom, this prestigious tree-lined pocket places you within easy walking distance of the village atmosphere of Greenwoods Corner and the expansive beauty of Cornwall Park. A short walk takes you to Our Lady of Sacred Heart Primary School. The property is zoned for Epsom Girls Grammar School and Auckland Grammar School, adding another layer to its enduring appeal.
This is a Georgian-inspired private palace, hidden away in one of Epsom's most established residential enclaves.
Bring your vision. The bones are magnificent.