Mosman House of the Week: Grand surprise behind Federation facade

20 Awaba St, Mosman goes under the hammer on May 29.

A classic Federation facade on Awaba St hides a pleasant surprise. Beyond the double front doors, the century-old home has been transformed into a designer residence fit for a growing modern family.

The Mosman home, which last sold in 2011 for $2.575m according to title records, is set to go to go under the hammer on May 29 through Ray White Lower North Shore.

Thanks to a savvy split-level layout, old world charm and contemporary living coexist in harmony across the entry level.

Original rooms at the front of the floor plan feature picture windows, high ornate ceilings and a chandelier, while the rear of the footprint has sleek glass bi-fold doors, and a vast 6m void drawing in loads of natural light.

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The star attraction is the sophisticated kitchen with its 5m Calacatta gold marble island bench.

Postcard views of Balmoral through to North Head.

Merging old and new.

The star attraction is the sophisticated kitchen with its 5m Calacatta gold marble island bench, Polytec cabinetry, single touch drawers, hidden European appliances, pyrolytic V-Zug ovens, a 900mm induction cooktop and a concealed double door Liebherr fridge.

In addition to the three bedrooms on the same entry level, the property is home to a whole floor upper retreat.

This private elevated space has a casual living room featuring a kitchenette and terrace with postcard views of Balmoral through to North Head, plus an open plan main bedroom with a floating gas fireplace, a centrepiece freestanding tub, a double shower and long walk-in wardrobe.

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Hard to believe what’s beyond this traditional facade.

A terrace with the extraordinary view is beyond the living room.

The property is 200m from The Esplanade and cafes.

Down on the lower ground level a separate studio is a perfect home office or teenager chill out space, as well as a large multipurpose utility room with a hidden laundry and powder room.

This handy lower ground floor area also houses a bespoke 344-bottle wine cellar, a grand under house storage and a lock up garage with internal access.

Outside, the entertaining area features a heated swimming pool with a spa and swim jets, built-in bench seating and an outdoor shower.

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Additional features of the Awaba St home include spotted gum timber and heated tile floors, Ducted and split system air-conditioning systems, internal and external surround sound, a two-way ensuite on the ground floor, and intricate lead light windows.

Close to Balmoral Beach and Bathers’ Pavilion, the property is 200m from The Esplanade and cafes, while being within easy access of the local walking trails and bus or ferry transport.

Auction: May 29, 5pm

Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday noon to 12.30pm

Comparable sales: 12 Hunter Rd sold for $9.5m, 10 Lavoni St sold for $12.75m, 14 Amaroo Cres sold for $8.95m

Agent: Ray White Lower North Shore

Contact: Bernard Ryan on 0408 408 509, Shelley McShane or Geoff Smith 0418 643 923

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