This exclusive Sydney property with an unmatched architectural pedigree is up for sale
The house has hit the market for the first time in 50 years, but it comes with a caveat or two
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A rare architectural gem has hit the market for the first time in 50 years. Fishwick House, designed by legendary architect Walter Burley Griffin in 1929, is located in Castlecrag on Sydney’s lower north shore, the estate American-born Burley Griffin and his wife, fellow architect Marion Mahony developed in the 1920s.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home set within a well-maintained native garden – also originally designed by Burley Griffin – is so exclusive, the vendors have requested that the address not be made public.
The house is being offered through real estate agency Modern House, which specialises in the sale of mid century homes. Director Marcus Lloyd-Jones says Fishwick House represents many of the ideals Burley Griffin – who was also responsible for the urban design of Canberra – and Mahony extolled about integrating the house into the landscape, maximising natural light and the functionality of the floorplan.
The fully restored two-storey home includes a spacious reception area, a dramatic sandstone fireplace and sunken study. Timber detailing and exposed sandstone have been beautifully maintained, while the master bedroom with curved window on the upper floor has a sense of living among the trees.
The house, which also enjoys extensive views of Middle Harbour, beyond its bushland setting, has been carefully restored and is included on the NSW State Heritage Register. It is the only house in Sydney built in the first half the of the 20th century and still a private residence to be listed at all three levels of government. It is considered one of the most important Burley Griffin buildings, not just in Australia, but the US.
Pictures: Tamara Graham
Address: On request
Price guide: $5.7m to $6.1m
Agent: Marcus Lloyd-Jones at Modern House 0424 005 531
More information: https://www.fishwickhouse.org/
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A heritage-listed Federation estate with tennis court, pool and studio, Marika offers timeless elegance and modern family living in the heart of Hunters Hill.
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A grand old dame who has stood the test of time, Marika is a slice of Hunters Hill heritage transformed for modern-day living.
Meticulously renovated between 1981 and 1983, with several updates since, Marika made it onto the heritage register in 1999 just in time to signal a new millennium. Today, the modernised mansion is on the market with an auction price guide of $7.5 million, marketed through BresicWhitney’s Nicholas McEvoy.
“The home is a fantastic opportunity for a discerning buyer to get a grand family estate-style property, with a pool, tennis court and grounds, for a price that’s much more affordable than expected,” McEvoy says.
Sitting pretty on the corner of Augustine St and Ryde Rd, the stately Federation residence occupies a sprawling 2472sq m block, which was once part of a 30-acre land grant handed to Frederick Augustus Hayne in 1835. In 1902, he sold it to Dr Leopold Augustus Carter, a local dentist. Two years later, Marika, then known as “Ryde”, appeared in the famed Sands Directory – the social media of its era – a symbol of its architectural significance.
Surrounded by manicured gardens with sculpted hedges, a pool and full tennis court, Marika is a prime example of Federation style with contemporary elements.
Inside, the single-level five-bedroom home showcases intricate craftsmanship, from its decorative gables, period archways and bay windows to the coloured glass panels on multiple doors and windows. Elegant formal rooms have high ornate ceilings that are a preserved nod to Marika’s past, while the more modern spaces are relaxed family-friendly zones.
Thanks to a pavilion-style addition, the L-shaped layout measures 450sq m internally and wraps around a central courtyard that plays host to the alfresco dining terrace and pool, while a wide veranda frames the original front rooms of the house.
Primary living spaces, including the dining area with integrated bar, open to the great outdoors via stacker doors and the 21st century kitchen has a large island bench and a butler’s pantry with hidden access to the triple lock up garage. There is also a dedicated media room, a library or home office, plus a separate family room with a beautiful bay window.
All bedrooms feature built-ins while the main retreat, and a second bedroom, have shower ensuites. The shared bathroom houses convenient twin vanities and a freestanding bathtub.
Beyond the interiors, Marika delivers resort amenities with a full-sized, floodlit tennis court, the pool, barbecue terrace and a self-contained studio apartment with the added bonus of Harbour Bridge glimpses.
Added extras include a converted loft storage space, a large laundry with side yard access, ducted air conditioning, multiple fireplaces, solar panels with a battery backup and modern insulation.
Accessed via Augustine St, Marika is close to St Joseph’s College, Boronia Park shops, local ovals and city transport.
Marika at 59 Augustine St, Hunters Hill is set to go under the hammer on April 26, on site at 9am with a price guide of $7.5 million. The listing is with Nicholas McEvoy and Narelle Scott of BresicWhitney Hunters Hill.
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