Regent Street for most of its length contains 19th and early 20th Century houses dating from the 1860s and including some excellent examples of the Victorian style.

These buildings, their gardens, their association with notable townspeople, architects and builders and the prominence of the landform combine to make Regent Street an outstanding Maitland precinct.

In 1977 the National Trust included Regent Street as a Conservation area on its register with a recorded listing, noting the special qualities of the area and stressing that any new development not be in conflict with those qualities.

“Killarney” is located at what was the entrance to Regent Street opposite “Helyhurst” the original landholding for portion 142 of 100 acres issued to Frederick Augustus Hely. Hely called the farm “Helyhurst”.

“Killarney” is a graceful residence and retains many unique original features. Sited on spacious and leafy 3136sqm grounds with extensive rose beds, Native trees and cottage gardens creating an ambience of rural tranquillity offering total seclusion.

The elegant façade with return verandah and iron lace complimented by the multi gabled roof line precedes many fine original features, including marble window ledges, fabulous leadlight front door and sidelights, wide angular hallways, grand arches and timber fretwork. The cedar timber throughout the home is in excellent condition as is the very attractive marble open fireplace in the formal dining room.

The formal lounge is enhanced by a bay window and window seat. High ceilings with ornate plasterwork in most rooms and polished floorboards throughout. An open fireplace in the main bedroom and a cosy combustion in the family room as well as split system air con. The bathroom with claw foot bath and the timber kitchen with dishwasher, gas cooker and oven have been modernised with heritage appeal.

An open plan family room and informal living at the rear open onto a wide full length deck to enjoy the rural outlook and full appreciation of the inviting garden. A residence of distinction full of charm and character offering a very appealing lifestyle.

 

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