Spring has sprung early in Mosman, with this stately Clifton Gardens residence on the market for the first time in 43 years.

Nonchalant luxury is probably the best way to describe the prestige Mosman home that kicks off the Spring selling season in Mosman this week.

Built in 1891 by John Thomas Paxton, Rangitira is a fine Victorian villa located just footsteps from the busting village of Neutral Bay.

After nearly 40 years selling fresh fruit and vegetables, the legendary green-grocers formally said goodbye to their landmark store on Saturday, at a street party organised by loyal customers to celebrate their retirement.

At first, the low-key security entrance gives no hint of what lies beyond; but head down a manicured pathway, through landscaped gardens and past a stunning in-ground pool and you start to get a tingly feeling that something special is about to happen.

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