"Ormiston"
1889


36 Junction Road
Summer Hill, Sydney

This is your chance to own a part of Sydney's history and experience the comfort and serenity that some of the area's most distinguished residents have enjoyed over the last century. Ormiston is a gracious Victorian style residence built in 1889 by Summer Hill builder Alexander Mudie Allan on land which was once part of the Canterbury Estate. Residents have included Dr Marsham a'Beckett McCarthy, grandson of prominent locals Emma and Dr Arthur a'Beckett of Thirning Villa, one of the area's oldest homes, and were as diverse as illustrious Sydney piano importer George Herbert Martin who owned the property in the 1920's.

Set on a large block, Ormiston features eight modern stunningly appointed one and two bedroom apartments surrounded by landscaped gardens and courtyard. The elegance of the property is highlighted by the "Juliet" tower which is designed in the Italianate style, and epitomises the classic, inspiring architecture of the era.

Ormiston - located in the burgeoning area of Summer Hill soon to be home to the next cafe strip of inner western Sydney - also offers the added advantages of being close to local shops, schools, and government bus routes and is only a short walk from Summer Hill railway station.

Ormiston is style absolute - complete with original Victorian interiors and complemented by contemporary class including security access, and off street parking for most apartments. Be quick for a chance to own one of these magnificent apartments and let yourself be enveloped by Ormiston's Victorian charm. But don't hesitate because history may never repeat.




Callagher First National
Real Estate
193-195 Parramatta Road
Annandale N.S.W. 2038

Contact: David Giezekamp



Telephone: (02) 9568 0713
Fax: (02) 9550 0157

Mobile: 0413 11 77 99





"Woverly" - Unit 1

Woverly is a splendidly spacious two bedroom ground floor apartment nestled in the north facing corner of Ormiston

This apartment features living and dining rooms, separate laundry and a modern kitchen which opens (through French doors) out to one of three private balconies and Ormiston's landscaped courtyard.

Woverly also features two fireplaces - one a glorious white marble - high pressed metal ornate ceilings, original cornices, skirting, and Kauri original polished floorboards.

The apartment also features security access and off-street parking

"Sojourn" - Unit 2

Step into this stylish ground floor one bedroom apartment and taste an opportunity not to be missed.

With a bright northerly aspect Sojourn features separate lounge and dining rooms, laundry and kitchen.

The bathroom - with a full length bath, separate shower, Kohler accessories, and leadlight windows - is another splendid feature of this apartment which is highlighted by ornate ceilings, cornices, skirting and polished off by original floorboards throughout.

The entry to this apartment is via the security of the front foyer or the separate private enrance at the rear.

"Evergreen" - Unit 3

Surrounded by landscaped gardens this ground floor two bedroom apartment rests in the peaceful sanctity of Ormiston's south-west centre.

Designed around a central living and dining room running off the kitchen and onto a private balcony with courtyard access, Evergreen also offers the choice of a private study bathed in natural light.

Victorian charm abounds in features including the fireplace, ornate ceilings, cornices, skirting and original polished Kauri floorboards.

The apartment also boasts a modern kitchen and bathroom, private rear access and off-street parking.

"Northern Lights" - Unit 5

The secure top floor one bedroom apartment features captivating district views and a northern exposure that will light up your life.

Featuring separate dining, lounge, laundry and kitchen, Northern Lights has a relaxing ambience of natural light that floods the polished floorboards and highlights the marble bathroom and original fireplace.

The apartment also features French doors to one of the private balconies, high pressed metal ornate ceilings, original cornices, skirting, timber windows and solid core doors.

Northern Lights is your chance for a brighter life.

"Aberlady" - Unit 6

Settle in to this two bedroom top floor gem that shines at day and sparkles at night.

Similar to Evergreen, Aberlady is designed around a central living and dining room running off the kitchen and onto one of two private balconies. The modern kitchen is luxuriously equipped, as is the bathroom which is elegantly designed and set off with an emerald green trim.

Aberlady also boasts a private study bathed in natural light and all the splendour of the Victorian era including two fireplaces, metal pressed ceilings, cornices, skirting and original polished Kauri floorboards.

"Blue Skies & Blue Moons" - Units 7 & 8

Gracing the southern side of Ormiston are two classically contemporary open-plan two bedroom apartments. Situated on the first and second floors, Blue Skies and Blue Moons combine a gracious Victorian setting with apartments that have a luxuriously modern appeal. Saturated with natural light these apartments consist of a large living and dining area, separate laundry, and modern kitchen and bathroom. The apartments also feature, large windows, glass brick walls, private access and parking. Both enjoy district views, a southerly breeze and a moonlight night from your private balcony in these modern beauties.

"Tower Room" - Unit 4

The piece de resistance. Take the chance for an opportunity to own one of the most unique apartments in Sydney. Featuring 360 degree views, The Tower Room occupies three split-levels of Ormiston, and stretches to the top of the Italianate-style tower built over a century ago.

The Tower Room features two large bedrooms, private study, dining and living areas and a separate laundry.

The modern bathroom and kitchen are both stylishly appointed with the finest appliances. The kitchen leads onto one of the two private balconies that grace the apartment. The Tower Room also features two fireplaces - one a stuuning black marble, leadlight glass doors, brass fittings, high pressed metal ornate ceilings, original cornices, skirting, fully restored timber windows and Kauri polished floors.

The true Victorian splendour of Ormiston shines throughout The Tower Room as much as the sun itself which adds its own glory to this unique and magnificent apartment




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