11 Read Street, Bronte

Sold Prior To Auction

A Bronte Beauty With Idyllic Gardens And DA Approval In A Prized Beachside Neighbourhood On 432sqm approx

Beyond the traditional frontage of this freestanding Queen Anne style Federation home lies a private family haven offering a sense of light, space and serenity that's rare to find in the heart of Bronte. Set on a deep dual access block on one of Bronte's best-loved streets, the single-storey home opens out to an entertainer's deck that captures the ocean breeze and a gorgeous established garden with a versatile gazebo / lock-up garage with access via Read Lane. Beautifully proportioned interiors capture the essence of classic elegance with ornate ceilings and tall French doors enhancing the sense of space with a flexible layout easily configured as a four bedroom home. Facing north with lush green outlooks from every room, this timeless beauty comes with DA and CC approval to extend the upper level with scope to reconfigure the gazebo into a double lock-up garage. Available for the first time in 23 years, this is a perfect spot for families just one street back from Bronte Public School with Favoloso Espresso Bar around the corner and a short walk through the gully to Bronte Beach.

* Elegant bay frontage, central hallway
* 3 double bedrooms, main with built-ins
* open to a lush north-facing courtyard
* 2nd bed anchored by an original fireplace
* Formal dining room or potential 4th bed
* Sunlit living and dining, high ornate ceilings
* Marble Jetmaster fireplace, Kauri floors
* Built-in banquette seating with storage
* Quality granite gas kitchen, breakfast bar
* Entertainer's deck, fresh ocean breezes
* Established garden with sun-dappled lawn
* Mature olive, pomegranate and fig trees
* Garden gazebo, cathedral ceilings
* Ideal as a home office or rumpus room
* Tastefully appointed family bathroom
* Basement hobby room or artist's studio
* Attic storage and underhouse storage
* Lock-up garage with rear lane access
* DA and CC approved plans to extend
* Bronte Public School catchment area, close proximity to St Catherine's

Land Area:432m2
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