That ‘70s Show ‘time capsule’ could be 21st century masterpiece

It might look as though it’s stuck in the ‘70s, but this old beauty has all the ingredients of being a 21st century dream home.

2 Hopetoun Ave, Vaucluse .... incredible harbour views.

Like a time capsule celebrating a bygone era, this grand Vaucluse home plays homage to the past with much of its 1970s character intact.

The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home with double garage at 2 Hopetoun Ave has been home to the Stead family for nearly 50 years, meticulously maintained with original wallpaper, feature floor tiles throughout and a period kitchen with character.

It’s up for October 29 auction with a $15m price guide via Ray White Double Bay principal Elliott Placks in conjunction with Sotheby’s principal Michael Pallier.

Placks says: “This is a beautiful north-facing property with a fantastic floor plan — There is so much potential for someone to create a dream home.”

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Where’s Alice? The decor isn’t dissimilar to the decor of the kitchen in The Brady Bunch.

Not hard to imagine this dining room transformed into something more suited to the 21st century.

The family will adore this huge pool.

He said that although a buyer is likely to update the decor, the bones and floorplan of the large three-storey, five-bedroom house are solid.

“We’ve had architect Bruce Stafford come through and do some early sketches of the home,” Placks said.

“He’s envisioned how you might be able to work with the current footprint to get approximately 600sq m of ­internal living space.

“This is going to be an exciting one to bring to market because people can see how they’ll be able to update and change it, without having to knock it down and rebuild.”

The view stretches to the Heads.

Great bones .... the home faces north and features this huge outdoor entertainment terrace.

This is a golden opportunity.

The new owners may wish to turn down the volume in the master suite.

The expansive layout includes a ground-floor main living level with formal lounge and dining rooms opening to a full-width, north-facing balcony with a leafy harbour backdrop.

A central family area features a curved bay window and more expansive views.

This same floor is also home to a self-contained guest suite with bedroom, sitting area and ensuite, as well as a private entry.

Anyone for snooker?

If only the walls could talk at the Stead family bar.

There’s no hint of the hidden treasure inside from the street.

Upstairs, there are four more bedrooms, each with built-ins and balcony access.

One bedroom has a vast private balcony, while another has a walk-through wardrobe to a shower ensuite.

On the lower ground floor, there is even more space for entertaining in the rumpus room with an adjoining bar, opening out to an undercover patio area.

The big 955sq m block also has a large established garden with meandering paths and sculptured hedges, a pool and sauna with neighbouring ensuite.

Originally published as That ‘70s Show ‘time capsule’ could be 21st century masterpiece