Kensington 137 Doncaster Avenue

A Freestanding Family Home on 607sqm with Unlimited Potential

Rare to find an estate-like property in such an ultra-central location, this freestanding California bungalow, rich in timeless period appeal and tightly-held by the one family for an incredible 64 years, occupies a 607sqm parcel of land. Beautifully maintained interiors, with generous proportions, graced with soaring pressed-metal ceilings, hardwood timber floors and classic original framework. Elegant formal lounge and dining areas feature an exquisitely preserved fireplace, a gourmet stone kitchen equipped with quality stainless steel gas appliances and access to a sun washed balcony. Extended by award-winning architect Philip Thalis, the home comprises five generous bedrooms, three on the upper-level, while the garden level opens out to an oversized backyard amid lawns and mature trees.

Notes from the owner - `The best thing about 137 Doncaster Avenue is its location. My parents bought the house in 1961 so they could walk to work as doctors at the Prince of Wales Hospital and their children could stroll to Kensington Primary School, Sydney High and UNSW; and have short bicycle rides to Centennial Park, Coogee Beach, the SCG and The Australian Golf Course. I occasionally walk home from the city, into the warmth and stability of a double-brick house that has stood the test of time, through to the garden sanctuary where the birdsong and breezes calms and revitalises. It has been a perfect home to me for 64 years. Now, it is time to give others the opportunity to enjoy the tranquillity and security within its prime location.

Impressive proportions with formal/informal living/dining Modern stone island kitchen, stainless steel gas appliances Open plan living/dining with bi-fold doors to sunlit balcony Soaring ornate ceilings, original framework, picture rails Hardwood timber floorboards, preserved fireplace in lounge Light filled upper-level bedrooms all featuring ceiling fans Modern bathrooms with marble vanity, internal laundry Extended in 1983 by award-winning architect Philip Thalis Master bedroom with window seat and Juliet balcony Garden bedrooms oriented for interconnection to natural surrounds Oversized backyard with established native fruiting trees Extensive subfloor and attic storage with scope to extend (STCA) 350m to the light rail, buses, shops and popular eateries 10-min walk to UNSW, short drive to POW Hospital Rapid access to the CBD, airport and eastern beaches