Glasslyn, Mosman

Glasslyn, 10 Cross Street, Mosman, NSW (1905)

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Mosman home for sale with price guide of over $16 million

Glasslyn is a stately Federation home, designed by Spain and Cosh Architects for the Porter family.

• “Glasslyn” is a well-known local icon and is perched on the highest point in Mosman; this Federation home has a history just as rich as its dazzling design.
• The property was given an extensive renovation in 2006 to bring it into the modern era, but the integrity of the original home has been kept.
• The grandness of the property becomes apparent from the moment you enter across the grand circular driveway.
• On a whopping 200sq m block, the lush landscaped gardens look out to panoramic views of the harbour.[1]

Glasslyn, 10 Cross Street, Mosman, NSW (1905)

The classic design is maintained throughout the interior with high patterned ceilings, lead light windows, grand fireplaces and polished wood floors.

• A classic colour palette featuring whites and creams ensures the interior design remains timeless, but also leaves room for the new owner to inject their own style and taste.
• The separate self-contained studio or fifth bedroom makes the property ideal for guests or even in-laws living at home. The kitchen with scullery is also bound to be the envy of any budding chef with an island bench and top of the range appliances.
• Other features include a swimming pool, enormous laundry room, temperature controlled wine cellar, three large storage rooms and triple lock up garage
• The property is conveniently located close to Rawson Oval and Tennis Courts, the Mosman Shopping Village, Balmoral Beach, Taronga Zoo and Queenwood Private Girl’s school.

The traditional layout presents formal and informal entertaining, with living and dining rooms all exuding style and worldly charm.

• The rooms are all generously sized with a billiard room, sandstone rumpus room, dual study rooms and separate library room. Four of the bedrooms have their own ensuites and the master also includes a large dressing room.
• “There a three separate living spaces, which is great if you’ve got kids and teenagers. They can each have their own space,” Mr Ross said.

• Local Govt. Heritage Registered

Federation Queen Anne

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A graceful, symmetrical Queen Anne house set in a large garden. The walls are of painted brick, which contrast with the sandstone window bays, entry steps, verandah wall and verandah piers.

• Classical columns on the piers support the verandah roof. Pairs of columns support the projecting gable over the entrance.
• The slate roof is of a half-hipped form and has terracotta ridge tiles and finials.

Designed by Spain and Cosh, the house was built in 1905 for merchant and banker George Porter Esq. The land is part of the original Silex Estate.
Now Glasslyn is the Mosman trophy home of Giselle Chadwick, wife of founding partner of Nanuk Asset Management Paul Chadwick.

• The grand Federation mansion, called Glasslyn, and set on more than 2000 square metres was “soft launched” earlier this week by Savills’ Adam Ross for $16 million to $17.5 million. Its official launch to the broader Sydney market is set for late January.
• The property last traded a decade ago less than two weeks before Christmas for $11 million.
• Fuelling interest among expats this year is the low Australian dollar, currently at US74¢, says McGrath’s Michael Coombs.

    
    
 
Nanuk Asset Management founding partner Paul Chadwick and his wife Giselle paid $11 million for the home in 2006.

• Shielded from the street, the five-bedroom residence on 2036sq m sits among beautiful established landscaped gardens and is graced by a grand circular driveway.

Throughout the home are high, patterned ceilings, leadlight windows, grand fireplaces and polished wood floors. There’s a billiard room, sandstone rumpus room, dual study rooms, a library room and a temperature-controlled wine cellar. The wraparound veranda overlooks the large level lawn and swimming pool and offers panoramic views of the harbour.

• Heritage: Past address of both Lancelot Bruce Rae and Robert Keith Rae
• Sale listing and photographs
• Daily Telegraph 18 DEC 2016 Mosman home for sale with price guide of over $16 million by Annabel Hennessy

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1. ^ http://www.realestate.com.au/news/mosman-home-for-sale-with-price-guide-of-over-16-million/

Peddle House, Spit Road, Mosman

Peddle House, 13 Upper Spit Road, Mosman NSW 2088

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Peddle House, 13 Upper Spit Road, Mosman NSW 2088

Historic Mosman manor offers incredible views — even from the bathroom

Architect James Peddle

Sale listing

Accommodation

Features

References

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Historic Mosman manor offers incredible views — even from the bathroom

A STRIKING 1917 Federation house with amazing views that pan all the way from Middle Harbour out through the heads was on the market in 2015 for the first time in 40 years.

• Not only has it got a great outlook, but it also holds a long history; it was designed by the founding member of one of Australia’s oldest architectural firms and former president of the Institute of Architects, James Peddle (see more below).
  • - From a story in the Daily Telegraph June 12, 2015 by Erin Forster, Real estate reporter, News Corp Australia Network
• Other properties by Architect James Peddle (see below *) and jump to Architect James Peddle:
  Ingalara, built circa 1900, at 62 Kissing Point Rd Turramurra,
  135 Raglan Street Mosman, (1902) was designed and originally owned by the (prominent early 20th century architect) James Peddle;
  Fairhaven Kirribilli (early 1900s), Palm Beach House (1910), ‘Craigee Lee’ built in 1916, 'Marara', Careel Bay, Pittwater (1917),
  'Koora' 24 Malvern Avenue, Croydon (1920), Heritage House in Killara (1924)
• Peddle designed many bungalows at Bellevue Hill, Lindfield, Pymble, Mosman and Woollahra.[1]

Peddle House, 13 Upper Spit Road, Mosman NSW 2088

Views that pan all the way from Middle Harbour out through the Heads	Designed by renowned architect James Peddle, the home was built on difficult terrain with water views.
A striking Federation house with amazing views	Incredible views — even from the bathroom

Designed by renowned architect James Peddle, the home was built on difficult terrain with water views.

A stately dining room features polished wooden floors and a fireplace.

An updated kitchen has stone benches and an adjoining butler’s kitchen.

Architect James Peddle

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* London born Mr Peddle was a renowned architect in Australia of the late 19th and early 20th century and was influential in introducing architectural styles to Sydney that he learnt from time spent in England and the US.

• In 1889 James Peddle established Peddle Thorp & Walker, now known as PTW, which was one of the earliest architectural firms to be established in the country.
• Since its inception, PTW been responsible for countless domestic and commercial architectural projects; with some of the most notable including the iconic AMP Tower at Circular Quay and much of the development of the Sydney Harbour waterfront including the Barangaroo project.
• The first commission for local government awarded to Mr Peddle happened to be the design of Mosman’s second Council Chambers, which were completed in 1900.
• Following his return to Sydney from a stint working in California fifteen years later, Mr Peddle was tasked with the design of 13 Upper Spit Rd, Mosman; which government records suggest could have been commissioned for notable WW1 photographer May Moore.

He was challenged with navigating a difficult site that was both large in size and sloped down to Parriwi Rd, offering incredible easterly vistas over Shell Cove, Middle Harbour and towards The Heads.

• The result, however, was a handsome American shingle-style residence that showcased dark timbers, fine joinery, a shingled roof, and was set among beautiful gardens.

The living room features a fireplace set in sandstone.	One of the home’s five bedrooms has an adjoining study.
Gardens and trees surround the sprawling 1096sq m block.	There is a self-contained granny flat with an ensuite.

Although the property has since been subdivided, the home today is still set on a sprawling 1096sq m block and maintains much of its original character.

• The home, which had a price guide of $6 million, has a grand dining room with polished timber floors and panelling, and a casual lounge room with a fireplace set in thick sandstone. (Sold on 31 Aug 2015 for $5.2 million)
• A few modern touches have been seamlessly integrated into the home, including a stone benched kitchen set among wooden cabinetry with an adjoining butler’s kitchen, updated bathrooms and a glass wrapped sunroom.

Sale listing

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A remarkable estate defined by its peaceful and private setting, grand and unique home and outstanding 1096sqm of level grounds, this exceptional offering captures arguably some of Mosman's finest vistas. Magnificent panoramas unfold sweeping across Clontarf, Middle Harbour and through North Head mesmerising both day and night.

• Perfection in family living is realised in the substantial residence offering versatile spaces ideal for the family at all stages of life. From its secluded setting it's an easy stroll to MHYC, bayside parks, bus and eateries.

        

Accommodation

From the creeper clad gated entry, this property promises something special.

• Sweeping expanses of level grass and peaceful alfresco areas frame the unique architecture of the home.
• Inside flexible and spacious rooms delight including the glass wrapped sunroom, grand dining with sitting, living area, casual dining and lounge with magnificent sandstone encased fireplace.
• The kitchen is perfect for the busy mum offering unrestricted viewing of the children as they play. Four bedrooms with built-in robes are all substantial plus a self-contained granny flat is ideal for the au pair.

Features

Fine joinery, expanses of glass and skylight rooflines all combine to create a home of warmth and character with a decidedly English flavour.

• Accommodating those that love to entertain, a butler's kitchen sits nearby the well appointed main kitchen with large walk-in pantry.
• Bedrooms are all generous offering a choice of two master suites including one with dramatic views and one with a study enclave. Ideal for those needing extended accommodation is the separate self contained cottage with bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette.
• Parking is catered for with a garage accessed via the side lane. This home is a beautiful sanctuary as is with scope to update and personalise.

References

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• Daily Telegraph June 12, 2015 Historic Mosman manor by Erin Forster, Real estate reporter
• Sale listing and photographs
• Domain Property History

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1. ^http://www.smh.com.au/news/australian-capital-territory/1916-california-dreamin/2007/10/17/1192300829247.html

Clayfield House by Robin Dods

Clayfield House, Clayfield by Robin Dods

8 London Road, Clayfield QLD 4011

• Also known as Turrawan Private Hospital; Turrawan

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• Classification: Qld State Heritage: Qld Heritage Listing
• Style: Arts and Crafts House
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Clayfield House, 8 London Road, Clayfield QLD

Clayfield House was constructed in 1906 as 'Turrawan', a combined residence and surgery, for Dr Arthur C F Halford by Architect Robin Dods.

  
In 1905 Arthur Charles Frederick Halford, a doctor, purchased just under an acre of land comprising re-subdivisions 1-4 and 98-101 of subdivision 3 of portion 79 at the corner of Sandgate and London Roads.

• Tenders were let for the construction of a house for him, to the design of Robin Dods, in August 1905. The builder is thought to have been Hall and Mayer and the house cost £1382.92 to complete.
• Comprising a residence and surgery, the building originally faced Sandgate Road, with the entrance to the residential section accessed from this road and the surgery accessed from London Road. Tennis courts were constructed behind the house.
• It was at the time the only building between Wagner and London Roads.

  

Significance of Clayfield House

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Clayfield House is important in terms of Queensland's architectural history and in the development of the Queensland house. It was designed by the influential partnership of Hall & Dods in 1906.

• The place demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of Queensland’s cultural heritage.
• Clayfield House is uncommon as an early example of a purpose designed doctor's surgery and residence and also as an example of Dods domestic work. Although he designed many houses, few, particularly of the size and quality of Clayfield House, survive. Although some alterations have been made to the house, it retains much of the original layout and detail illustrating characteristics of his work.

The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of cultural places.

• Clayfield House is situated in an area where many fine homes, including others by Dods, were built and illustrates the development of Clayfield as a prestigious residential area. Clayfield House, as a purpose designed surgery/residence, then private hospital illustrates the development of medical practice in Brisbane.
• Clayfield House demonstrates the principal features of a doctor's residence and surgery with separate entrances and a room layout that separates the practice rooms from the residential areas of the building.

Clayfield House, Clayfield by Robin Dods

Architect Robin Dods

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Robert Smith (Robin) Dods (1868-1920) was born in New Zealand.

• After living in Scotland in the early 1870s, the family moved to Brisbane after his father's death. From the age of 11 he lived with his mother and stepfather, Dr C F Marks, on Wickham Terrace.
• In 1886 he returned to Scotland to study architecture, where he was articled with Hay and Henderson in Edinburgh. Completing his articles, Dods moved to London in 1890, where he worked for a number of architects, including the prestigious firm of Aston Webb and Ingress Bell.
• Dods' training in London placed him amongst the third generation of Arts and Crafts based architects, contemporary with Edwin Lutyens, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Frank Lloyd Wright. Central to his philosophy was a belief in developing a new architecture based on regional tradition, clearly expressed in his subsequent domestic work in Brisbane.

In 1894 Robin Dods returned to Brisbane for a year's visit, during which time he and architect Francis Hall submitted a successful competition entry for the nurses' home at the Brisbane Hospital.

• He returned to London, but came back to Brisbane in August 1896 to set up in partnership as Hall and Dods. Within the partnership, Dods was responsible for most of the design, while Hall concentrated on management.
• The practice was the most influential source of modern design in Brisbane, producing a wide range of accomplished buildings and was credited with achieving an 'architectural revolution in Brisbane.' Dods was able to integrate contemporary British design philosophies with the traditions of Queensland housing and the requirements of a subtropical climate, producing practical and attractive houses that were finely detailed and widely copied.
• The partnership was sustained until 1913, when Dods left to practice in Sydney. Soon after his move to Sydney World War I virtually stopped all building and Dods died prematurely in 1920.

History of Clayfield House

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It was not uncommon in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for doctors to have a surgery in their home. A number of small private hospitals were also run from houses, particularly for maternity cases.

• An Arthur Halford is registered as an obstetrician in this period. Other houses in the area were used as residence/surgeries at different times. It was a form that Dods was familiar with as his stepfather and brother were doctors and Dods designed a surgery/residence for his brother on Wickham Terrace. [Espie Dods House 600172].
• In 1906, Dr Halford was living at 'Turrawan', though by 1915 he was also practicing from 157 Wickham Terrace. In 1910 a trust was set up for the property with trustees Arthur Halford and Union Trustees. In 1923 the trustees for the property became Arthur Halford, his wife Nora and daughter Nora Millar. In 1922 the 1,500 seat Savoy Picture Theatre was constructed next to the house on Sandgate Road.

Dr Halford is thought to have lived and worked from 'Turrawan' until 1920, when a lease was let to Alexander Murray for five years.

• In 1926 the Post Office Directory lists a Dr Neville Sutton as the occupant, using London Road as his preferred address.
• Mrs Halford died in 1932 and in 1935 resubs 98, 99 and 100 in London Road were sold and houses were built on them. Part of this land appears to have included a portion of the 'Turrawan' tennis court. At an unknown date 'Turrawan' was rotated on the site to face London Road and now also occupies a part of the former site of its tennis court.
• Nora Millar Halford married Harold Love in 1936 and in 1945 Dr Halford died. In the following year, the property was transferred to Savoy Pictures Pty Limited.

In 1960 the property was resurveyed and subdivided into two blocks and an easement. The realignment of the boundary between lots one and two suggests that the house was already in its current position at that time.

• In 1961, BP Australia purchased Lot 1, the block on the corner of Clayfield and London Roads and constructed a service station on it. This closed down in the early 1980s and a garden nursery now occupies its site.
• In 1984 Lot 2 was sold to Rodney and Colleen Abbott and was a boarding house when purchased by the current owner in 1988. Since then it has operated as Clayfield House, providing supported accommodation.
• A small addition containing a bathroom has made to the rear of the house and some internal walls have been removed or altered. Although the chimneys are no longer present, presumably having been lost when the house was rotated, a tiered corner fireplace remains in the former dining room.