A quintessential bluestone bay window eight roomed villa in the heart of Leabrook situated on almost 3000 square metres of established gardens and trees with north/south tennis court, solar heated swimming pool, gazebo, side by side double carport and additional double garage and separate workshop.

Built in 1862 near the brook of Second Creek that lent its name to the suburb Leabrook, Brookside is one of the most admired properties in the Eastern suburbs and one of the largest landholdings in Leabrook.

It has a forty metre frontage to Statenborough Street. It is an eight roomed, Victorian bluestone mansion with extensive character features including original leadlight, cast iron lacework, ceiling roses, marble fireplaces, Victorian cove cornices and high skirting boards. The home is featured in the book about Leabrook called The Paddocks Beneath.

The property has passed hands only four times. It features three bay windows, two on the Statenborough Street front faade, three additional sets of French doors with fanlights and concave verandas on all four sides decorated with original cast iron lacework, ducted reverse cycle airconditioning and four open fireplaces.

The expansive north facing family room at the rear of the house includes two sets of French doors and parquetry flooring and a conservatory style casual dining area. It is adjacent to the north facing all white kitchen that includes a walk in pantry and Miele appliances.

The formal bay window sitting room has opens to a paved alfresco entertaining area and measures approx 5 x 8 metres. It features a marble fireplace.

The main bedrooms is the same size as the formal sitting room and there is also a bay window in this room and access to the front veranda. Adjacent to the main bedroom is an ensuite bathroom and walk in wardrobes. There are at least three additional bedrooms and a study that could be used as a fifth bedroom.

The formal dining room also has an open fireplace and original Baltic pine floorboards.

It is also close to Seymour College, Pembroke, Saints Girls and Marryatville High School and also Burnside Primary School.

Tusmore Park and Hazelwood Park are near by but the gardens are large enough to feel like a private park without leaving home.

The property has an automatic watering system and a back to base a monitored security system.
A rare opportunity to secure one of the best properties in the Eastern suburbs, Brookside is close to all facilities including Burnside Village, Norwood Parade, Leabrook, Marryatville and Erindale Shopping Centres.