建于1904年,这座Doutta Galla庄园的一部分,位于显著的拐角地块上,这座标志性的住宅以其精心保存的设计和尊贵的现代住宿设施,完美结合了历史与舒适。作为Moonee Ponds流行的意大利复兴风格的晚期例子,它展现了独特的异色砖砌、Ogee形状的阳台屋顶、铸铁花纹和一座原始的附属建筑。
这座住宅拥有高挑的天花板、复杂的天花板装饰和装饰线脚、拱门、四个原始壁炉(其中一个已改作天然气使用)、彩色玻璃窗和木地板及面板,其优雅的风格贯穿整个住宅。此外,它还设有宽敞的正式客厅、令人惊叹的正式餐厅和开放的家庭室,旁边是设有大型厨房/餐饮区和一个整天阳光充足的宏伟阳光房。四间卧室均配有内置衣柜,分布于两层,主卧室和相邻浴室位于一楼私密空间,此外还有大型洗衣房和第二间(楼上)浴室,中央供暖和分体式空调系统。
该住宅拥有一块优美景色的水泥户外用餐区,位于西北角拐角处,毗邻旧马厩(现为工作室/储藏室和外部洗手间)。地块内还设有广泛修剪的花园和两个方便的入口,一个通向车棚,一个通向主要双车库。
这栋具有历史意义的房屋,地理位置优越,邻近Moonee Ponds火车站、Puckle街和Maribyrnong河,且距离该地区知名学校不远。
2 Athol Street, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039 'Mathinna': Timeless Grandeur & Historic CharmEstablished c1904 as part of the prestigious Doutta Galla Estate, this extraordinary landmark residence on a huge, elevated corner block represents the best of both worlds with its exquisitely preserved design and distinguished modern accommodation. Architecturally significant as a late example of the Italianate Survival style that was popular in Moonee Ponds until the Federation era, hallmarks include elaborate dichromatic brickwork, ogee profile verandah roofing, cast iron lacework and an original outbuilding. The elegance of its origins continues throughout with lofty high ceilings, intricate ceiling rosettes, skirting detail and archways, four original fireplaces (one converted to gas), stained glass windows and timber floors and panelling.
? Once-in-a-lifetime historic home
? Immaculate original features
? Formal/informal living + conservatory
? Elaborate gardens & converted stables
? North-facing corner, land approx 1073sqm
Families will have an abundance of living options and spaces to enjoy, from the expansive formal lounge on entry to the stunning formal dining and open family room, flanked by the large kitchen/meals area and a magnificent conservatory bathed in all-day sun. Four large bedrooms sit across two levels and all feature BIRs, with the master bedroom and adjacent bathroom tucked privately away on the ground floor, plus a large laundry and second (upstairs) bathroom, ducted heating and split system unit. Supremely private, the north-western corner features a fabulous paved alfresco area alongside the old stables (now workshops/storage and external WC), while the block also features extensively manicured gardens and two convenient access points, one to the carport and one to the main double garage. Steeped in history and breathtaking in every way, this home is simply like no other and boasts an exclusive location close to Moonee Ponds Station, Puckle Street and the Maribyrnong River, along with ideal proximity to the area's elite schools.