这处具有里程碑意义的地标性豪宅建于1886年,于2001年由著名的建筑师艾伦•鲍威尔(Allan Powell)全面翻新和改造,是霍索恩(Hawthorn)最庞大最美丽的房屋之一。这处雄伟的克劳萨齐尔(Crossakiel)风格豪宅坐落在苏格兰小山(Scotch Hill),靠近墨尔本一些最好的私立学校、公共交通和公园,将原有的维多利亚特色与精致、优雅和明亮的现代生活空间相融合。
高雅的入口大厅和中央楼梯以及庄严堂皇的正式空间(含饭厅、音乐客厅、起居室和台球室)均设有华丽而造型精致的拱门和石膏天花板、精细的木工、高级彩色玻璃窗和精心磨光的原有地板;地板一直铺至最先进的厨房(带卡拉卡塔(Calacatta)大理石台面)和宽大的家庭生活和用餐区(有三个法式门,通往后方露台)。
楼上有两个厢房:一个厢房包含专用主卧室区(带设备齐全的主浴室和两个书房(或未来可用作卧室),全部带有大理石壁炉架和开放式壁炉,并保留了原有的细节特色;第二个厢房包括四间宽大的卧室、两间设备齐全的大理石浴室和一个单独的楼梯。
华美的镶嵌瓷砖的走廊、露台和庭院俯瞰巨大的景观园林、泛光照明的南/北向网球场、太阳能加热的13米长玻璃马赛克瓷砖游泳池和一个巨大的维多利亚特色喷泉和水池。
此物业还包含一个原有地下酒窖、液体循环加热、逆循环空调、集成音乐/影院音响系统、灌溉和井水(包括海水淡化)系统、自动入口大门和2车位车库以及对讲和安保系统。
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This iconic landmark residence, built in 1886 and fully restored and renovated in 2001 by renowned architect Allan Powell, is one of Hawthorn's most significant and beautiful houses. Set on Scotch Hill close to some of Melbourne's finest private schools, public transport and parks, majestic Crossakiel blends original Victorian features with sophisticated, elegant and light-filled contemporary living.
A gracious entrance hall and central staircase and stately formal rooms comprising dining room, music parlour, sitting room and billiard room include ornate and intricate arches and plasterwork, elaborate wooden carving, superb stained glass windows and meticulously patinated original floors which flow through to a state-of-the-art kitchen with Calacatta marble benchtops and extensive family living and dining area with three French doors opening on to the back terrace. Upstairs there are two wings: the first consists of a private master bedroom domain with well-appointed master bathroom and two studies (or further bedrooms), all with marble mantelpieces, open fireplaces, and original details; the second wing consists of four large bedrooms, two well-appointed marble bathrooms and a separate staircase. Gorgeous tessellated tile verandahs, terraces and courtyards overlook spectacular landscaped gardens, flood-lit north/south tennis court, solar-heated 13 metre mosaic glass-tiled swimming pool, and a large feature Victorian fountain and pond.
The property also has an original underground wine cellar, hydronic heating, reverse cycle air conditioning, integrated music/theatre sound system, irrigation and bore water (including desalination) systems, automated entry gates and 2-car garage, and intercom and security systems.