Monterey Federation Mansion, Mosman

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"The Monterey" was built in the early 1900s

"The Monterey" was built in the early 1900s as a private waterside residence and guesthouse. Falling into dereliction, the mansion was completely restored and turned into a restaurant and residence, eventually being converted into 5 luxury strata apartments in the 1980s.

Unit 5 rents for $1,300 per week

Heritage listed and regaining its original Queen Anne Federation features, there are magnificent character features throughout the building.

Lovely timber shingles and battening adorn the outside of the largely sandstone building
with decorative veranda railings,
bay and leadlight windows

Unit 5 with original leadlight window and verandah details

Apartment 5 is one of the 3 bedroom apartments and is spacious, well presented and set over 2 levels.

Verandh and view from Unit 4

On the lower level is the generously sized living area which opens out to the wrap around verandah with commanding views of Mosman Bay.
The decorative bay window showcase the view and are stunning feature of the room

Unit 4 lounge with bay window

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The new contemporary gas kitchen has a servery to the living area and opens to the formal dining room.
Down the hall is the sizeable master bedroom with a full ensuite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe
also see the unique feature of a glassed in sunroom/reading nook.
There is also an internal laundry and guest toilet on this level.
Upstairs, the two good sized bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and there is another bathroom with a bath.

Unit 5 Leadlight windows and timber trim, with fireplace

Throughout the apartment are classic features which heighten the sense of history, such as

the beautiful leadlights which are featured throughout,
high ceilings,
elegant decorative fireplace and
timber flooring.

Unit 5 Bay window and nook

There is a double lock up garage with remote control door and access to the building via a lift.

The location is superb, just hop on the ferry and enjoy a relaxing trip to the city.
There are also buses to Mosman Junction and Balmoral Beach at your doorstep
enjoy quiet bayside living yet be only minutes to the upmarket and vibrant shopping and restaurant precincts of both Mosman and Cremorne.