It's Grace And Space

Newcastle Herald

Wednesday April 4, 2007

Alysson Watson

BUILTin 1929, Lornville is

one of Hamilton South's

finest Federation homes.

On a big block on the corner

of Dumaresq Street, the house

has been exceptionally well

maintained and retains its

glorious and unusual ornate

ceilings and leadlight

windows.

Modern touches include a

magnificently refurbished black

and white marble bathroom,

modern kitchen, double garage

with sound-proof music room,

and in-ground swimming pool in

it sown garden room.

Owner Libby Farragher,who

is downsizing, has used bold

impressive paint colours

throughout to complement the

honey-toned kauri pine floors

and white ceilings.

Astrong yellow runs the

length of the long hallway and

into the kitchen, with blues,

purple and a stunning avocado

green in the main bedroom and

formal lounge room.

Thehouse ha sample living

spaces, including a huge

original front veranda with

leadlight windows for privacy.

Overlooking the tidy front

yard, it's big enough for two sets

of tables andchairs, and a

popular spot to enjoy prevailing

breezes.

At the rear is a second

outdoor area, overlooking the

back garden, andthe pool area

allows forample outdoor

seating as well.

Unlike many homes of its age,

the house's orientation is spot

on, with ampleglass on the

northern side to catch sun.

This is best in the kitchen,

where multi-panedwindows

look out over the pool.

Installed by a joiner five years

ago, the large kitchen has

granite benchtops, panelled

timber-look cabinetry with

wrought iron handles, gas

cooking appliances including a

Blanco oven, andan integrated

dishwasher.

Overhead cupboards feature

display cabinets.

Off the kitchen runs a casual

family area that may have once

been a veranda, with study

nook, second bathroom and

separate toilet.

Not requiring additions

throughout the years, the

house's ample proportions suit

family livingon a block well set

upfor outdoor pursuits.

HAMILTON SOUTH

Auction

Address: 249 Parkway Avenue.

House: Brick and tile on 976 square

metres.

Auction: Sunday, April 15, on site at

1.30pm.

Buyer range: More than $1.2 million.

Inspect: Today 5.30pm-6pm,

Saturday 12-12.30pm.

Agent: Lynette Allison, Home Central

First National, 4969 2988 or

0411 203 163.

4 BEDROOMS

2 BATHROOMS

2 GARAGES

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© 2007 Newcastle Herald

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