Bonnor Court, 12 Harden Road, Artarmon
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Artarmon heritage home on the market for first time since 1915
Positioned in one of Artarmon’s most sought after streets, this landmark Federation residence offers a truly rare opportunity to secure a classic family home with the potential to extend and/or subdivide for an additional dwelling (STCA).- It is a home of significant local heritage on an approximate 1,400sqm parcel, over 2 blocks, and features generously proportioned interiors, traditional details and beautiful established gardens.
- With the added advantage of a tennis court, this timeless retreat enjoys a peaceful private setting and is on the market for the first time in 99 years.[1]
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| 12 Harden Road, Artarmon |
- 2 blocks under 1 title (known as Lots 2-3, DP4951) this property offers the rare opportunity to subdivide or develop (STCA)
- Lot 2 features a solid c1913 Federation home on attractive sandstone foundations
- Lot 3 features sweeping level lawns and gardens
- Full size tennis court, one of only 2 within the suburb
- Generous layout includes lounge with feature circular window
- Neat and tidy kitchen plus good sized separate dining area
- Four spacious bedrooms includes main with shower ensuite
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| Julie Hare at 12 Harden Rd, Artarmon, which has been in her family for 99 years. |
A GRAND Federation home in Artarmon is on the market for the first time in 99 years.
It has a price guide of around $2.5 million.
The four-bedroom property at 12 Harden Rd, which sits on 1400sq m, has been tightly held by Julie Hare’s family since 1915.[2]
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| 12 Harden Road, Artarmon |
“It was my aunt’s house and her parents bought it as newlyweds,’’ Ms Hare said.
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| Historic Artarmon house for sale |
Her aunt, Elsie Margaret (known to everyone as Elma), lived in the house her entire life.
She was a schoolteacher and her last post was as the principal of Chatswood Infants.
“Even at the age of 91 she would be out there sitting on the lawn pulling out weeds,’’ Ms Hare said.
“She played croquet and bowls ... she was an active woman. She played tennis until well into her 80s.
“Everyone knew her because she lived there for so long.’’
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| 12 Harden Rd, Artarmon |
The heritage listed property features a tennis court, which is thought to be one of only two courts left in Artarmon.
The interior of the house is like a time capsule, with many items owned by Elma still left untouched.
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| 12 Harden Rd, Artarmon |
Ms Hare and her two children, Max and Zoe, moved in last year when Elma died.
"It’s a beautiful house to live in. It’s supremely quiet and there’s an aura about it,’’ she said.
"We love the graciousness of it. And we love the fact that it was Elma’s.’’
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| The property’s impressive gardens. |
“It’s an iconic property and is well known for its gardens which spread over the two blocks,” Mr Grant said.
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| 12 Harden Rd, Artarmon |
"There are two lots of around 700sq m. The house sits on one lot and the second lot is completely undeveloped, aside from the gardens.
“While council will want you to be sympathetic to the existing heritage house, buyers have the opportunity to subdivide and build a second home on the vacant lot. The resale potential could then be around $5 million with two properties and two titles.’’
The median house price in Artarmon is $1.7 million, according to RP Data.
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| 12 Harden Rd, Artarmon |
The House
■ The property goes to auction on July 12.
■ It has only sold once in its history. It was built in 1913 and originally called Bonnor Court
■ The land the house sits on was formerly an orchard
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