14 Hannan Street, Maitland - The Newcastle Herald - May 23, 2024
WATCH: Take a look inside the historic property 'Moncrieff' listed in Maitland.
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00:00 Built to stand the test of time, this historic beauty was designed and built in 1869 by the
00:13 Pender family.
00:14 I'm Tori Lund and on behalf of Team Charlie and the agency, I'd like to invite you to
00:19 step back in time to this landmark residence, Moncrieff.
00:26 Fully restored to its former glory, Moncrieff cascades over a 1975 square metre block right
00:33 in the heart of Maitland.
00:34 The owners have tried to keep the home as original as possible.
00:37 The roof is still the original slate and the wrought iron fretwork came from Ireland, as
00:42 do the front door locks and decorative pieces, including keys.
00:46 All of these items have been repaired into their original state.
00:50 The home comprises of two levels.
00:52 The lower floor has a grand hallway with 3.9 metre high ceilings, chandelier, spotted gum
00:58 timber flooring and a grand cedar staircase to greet you upon arrival.
01:03 Once you are inside, you know you have entered a truly spectacular piece of both history
01:08 and real estate.
01:09 The master bedroom is sure to impress with its generous proportions.
01:13 French cedar doors open to the porch and a cedar fireplace is a feature of the room.
01:19 Boasting a luxury en suite with brushed brass tapware, Italian tiles and antique timber
01:24 vanity with freestanding bowl.
01:27 There is ample room for both his and her clothes with the large walk-in wardrobe.
01:32 A highlight of the home is the grand billiards room framed with cedar skirting boards, cedar
01:36 fireplace and cedar French doors that open to the porch.
01:40 The timber boards are spotted gum and allow you to have a choice of making this room an
01:44 informal or formal entertaining space.
01:47 Adjacent to the staircase is the formal lounge room that has a working cedar framed combustion
01:52 fireplace for cold winter nights.
01:55 As an added convenience, there is also a powder room on the lower level.
02:00 Cooking the family meals will be delightful in this custom designed polyurethane kitchen.
02:05 Boasting a porcelain farmhouse sink, brushed brass tapware, covered handles and white caesar
02:11 stone bench tops.
02:12 The appliances are all quality stainless steel and the 90mm freestanding oven is electric
02:17 with a gas cooktop.
02:19 The splashback has been hand picked to highlight the cabinetry and is hand made ceramic.
02:24 The kitchen overlooks the eat-in dining room that has been designed to incorporate the
02:28 use of recycled timber bay windows.
02:31 The dining room flows to the outdoor alfresco area and mudroom.
02:37 Upstairs we have four double sized bedrooms.
02:39 The upstairs second main bedroom has an en-suite and the original pender built custom wardrobes.
02:45 The two other bedrooms both have cedar fireplaces and cedar french doors that open to the balcony.
02:51 All of the upstairs bedrooms and staircase have their original carpet that has been professionally
02:56 cleaned and restored to keep the homes original palette.
02:59 The main bathroom is central to all upstairs bedrooms and features ceramic handmade floor
03:04 tiles, penny round tiled feature wall, freestanding bath and walk in shower, enhanced by brushed
03:11 brass tapware and an antique vanity with freestanding sink.
03:15 The guest quarters are the original servant quarters that have been converted into a fully
03:19 self-contained one bedroom, one bathroom with full kitchenette for separate living quarters.
03:25 In total this gives the property a choice of 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, powder room and
03:30 multiple living areas to enjoy.
03:32 My favourite feature of the home is the multitude of opportunities that this historic beauty
03:37 offers.
03:38 Whether it be luxury accommodation, a wedding venue or the new family home, the choices
03:43 are endless.
03:44 Outside features include a luxury new outdoor area and alfresco to entertain.
03:49 A feature of the outdoor entertainment area is the stunning brick fireplace that has been
03:53 constructed from recycled bricks.
03:56 It adds warmth and charm and it is truly a unique addition to the property.
04:01 Pathways from the front of the property to the back fig tree have been old convict bricks
04:05 that have been used to capture the essence of yesteryear.
04:09 Additional features include a chicken coop, veggie gardens and the original homes well.
04:14 There is a storage shed attached to the servant quarters and there is also a DA in place for
04:19 an additional double garage.
04:21 Double gates allow for access for ample off street parking.
04:25 Established trees, freshly laid turf and cottage gardens frame the home perfectly.
04:30 Moncrieff will leave you with a feeling like no other property can.
04:34 Let this piece of history become your family's legacy.
04:37 We look forward to seeing you at the inspection.
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