Victorian manor Musgrave House could be yours for $10 million

IT MAY be 130 years old but one of Mosman’s first homes has certainly stood the test of time. The grand residence is on the market at an incredible price.

A tall cedar staricase leads upstairs to the main bedroom.

IT MAY be 130 years old but one of Mosman’s first homes has certainly stood the test of time.

Now the grand residence called Musgrave House at Mosman Bay has hit the market with hopes of fetching over $10 million

Located on land that was once part of an estate that encompassed several surrounding properties on the water’s edge is this stunning sandstone home that has without a doubt stood the test of time – quite a feat, given it was built some 130 or so years ago.

The Victorian-era sandstone residence retains much of its original grandeur.

What strikes you when you enter the grounds – 1848sq m in size – is the sheer height and size of the original building. True to its Victorian heritage, thick sandstone walls are framed with intricate iron railings and French doors and stand looming above meticulously presented gardens.

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Renovations over time have seen an extension to the side, which perfectly integrates with the older part of the building. Other additions include a heated swimming pool, a pool house with guest ­accommodation and a combined bathroom and steam room, a gym and a six car garage.

Additions have been made over time including this new wing that hosts a modern kitchen.

Marble fireplaces and French doors line the original sections of the home.

A tall cedar staricase leads upstairs to the main bedroom.

The lower level of the newer wing has a casual dining space and modern kitchen with a butler’s pantry that opens onto an ivy covered courtyard, which the owners say doubles as a beautiful extended dining room in the summer months.

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The older wing hosts several grand formal dining and living rooms adorned with chandeliers that dangle from the 3m ceilings above working marble fireplaces and wide oak floorboards.

The large main bedroom includes a sitting room and opens onto a wraparound balcony.

The upper level balcony affords beautiful harbour and city skyline vistas.

Calcutta marble bathrooms with heated floors adorn the second level.

A tall cedar staircase leads you up to the second storey of the original home where there is a large main bedroom with another marble fireplace and a sitting room that opens onto a deep wraparound balcony, which offers a beautiful outlook of the harbour and city skyline. Opposite is another bedroom and two Calcutta marble bathrooms with heated floors.

Across the landing is a guest bedroom with an ensuite and sitting room that leads to a corridor lined with two additional bedrooms and a bathroom, while a staircase leads you back down into the kitchen.

There is a sparkling swimming pool with a pool house and steam room.

The casual dining room opens onto an ivy covered courtyard perfect for summer dinners.

Much of the home’s original gardens are intact.

A third loft level has a bedroom with ensuite. Additional features include a cellar, laundry, security system and airconditioning.

The property at 8c McLeod St, Mosman, is listed with LJ Hooker Lower North Shore agents Geoff Smith and Richard Harding and has a price guide of around $10 million.

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The stunning residence has been beautifully restored.