87 Dorking Road, Box Hill North, VIC 3129

建于1891年，由Box Hill居民William Thodey建造，这座独特的遗产别墅展现了著名墨尔本建筑师Arthur E. Clarke设计的显著法式第二帝国风格，其内外均保留着迷人的原始特征。坐落在一个宽敞的1800m2地块上，这座物业在123年的历史中，只有少数家庭居住过，如今它亟需一次富有同情心的翻新，以恢复其原始的辉煌。在获得议会批准的条件下，这成为从现有房屋向外或向上扩展的完美机会。这座物业被誉为“McCook House”，纪念其深受爱戴的前居民，它是Whitehorse唯一的法式第二帝国建筑实例，确实是一次独一无二的机会。

这座豪宅的经典红砖外墙由一个宽敞的阳台、复杂的彩色玻璃前门、精美的托架和一个俯瞰开阔地面的铸铁装饰炮塔所点缀。内部大部分装饰保持原状，包括高耸的天花板、宏伟的雕刻拱门和线脚、原始硬木地板以及华丽的装饰壁炉。其中一个房间还拥有一幅有趣且复杂的壁画，据信这是前居民Winifred McCook存放她多次前往北领地、西澳大利亚和巴布亚新几内亚探险中珍贵文物和物品的地方，以保存土著文化的记录。

住宅的多功能布局包括正式的客厅和餐厅、宽敞的厨房以及洗衣/泥房，还有五间大卧室、一个书房/更衣室和浴室。这个备受赞誉的物业位于Kerrimuir Primary School、著名的Our Lady of Sion College和受欢迎的Box Hill Gardens的步行距离内。它还靠近Box Hill High School、Box Hill Central、医院和Eastern Freeway。

现在需要一个能理解并珍视这栋美妙遗产住宅原始特征的新主人，有机会在尊重物业丰富遗产的同时创造真正特别的东西。

- 位于1800m2地块上的精致遗产住宅 - 内外均有壮观的原始特征 - 正式的客厅和餐厅、大型厨房、五间卧室、多功能的书房、浴室 - 开阔的地块、硬木地板、高天花板、装饰线脚和壁炉 - 步行可达学校和公园，靠近商店、医院、公共交通和高速公路

87 Dorking Road, Box Hill North, VIC 3129 Once-in-a-lifetime renovation opportunity 法式帝国风格·珍稀遗产别墅 1800m2大地块·原始魅力重现 五卧尊贵布局·名校环绕 步达公园商圈·传承之作待新主尊享

Built in 1891 for esteemed Box Hill resident William Thodey, this unique heritage-listed villa features a distinctive French Second Empire design from notable Melbourne architect Arthur E. Clarke, revealing fascinating preserved features both inside and out.

Nestled on an expansive 1800m2 block, the property has been called 'home' by a short list of distinguished families over the course of its long 123-year history, but it's now in need of a sympathetic renovation to restore its original splendour. Hence this is the perfect opportunity to extension out or up from the existing house subject to council approval.

With the potential to be one of the most magnificent homes in Box Hill, the property - often referred to as the 'McCook House' in honour of its beloved former residents - is the only known example of domestic French Second Empire architecture in Whitehorse, making it truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

Outside, the mansion's classic red-brick facade is enhanced by a sweeping verandah, an intricate leadlight front door, ornate brackets and a cast-iron crested turret that gazes out to the sprawling grounds.

Meanwhile, the largely untouched interiors feature soaring high ceilings, grand carved archways and moldings, original hardwood flooring and a splendid decorative fireplace.

There's also an intriguing and elaborate mural in one of the rooms, which is believed to be where former resident, Winifred McCook, stored valuable artefacts and items from her many expeditions to the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Papa New Guinea, in a bid to preserve records of native culture.

The home's versatile layout encompasses formal living and dining rooms, an expansive kitchen and a laundry/mudroom, plus five large bedrooms, a study/dressing room and bathroom.

Perfectly placed to offer a lifestyle of convenience, this much-admired local landmark is situated within a stroll of Kerrimuir Primary School, prestigious Our Lady of Sion College and popular Box Hill Gardens.

It's also just moments from Box Hill High School, Box Hill Central, the hospital and Eastern Freeway.

Requiring a new owner who is sympathetic to this marvelous heritage home's original features, the opportunity exists to create something truly special while honouring the property's rich legacy.

Property Specifications:

Elaborate heritage home on a sizeable 1800m2 block

Magnificent original features both inside and out

Formal living and dining rooms, large kitchen, five bedrooms, versatile study, bathroom

Sprawling grounds, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, decorative mouldings and fireplace

Walk to schools and parks, close to shops, hospital, public transport and freeway