This landmark Mosman mansion comes with ultimate bragging rights.

By ANNA USHER

Bradleys Head Rd is the coveted local street that comes with ultimate bragging rights.

Steeped in local history and lined with grand merchant mansions, houses here rarely come to market. When they do, lightning-fast sales and triple figure price tags are par for the course.

“The homes on Bradleys Head Rd are generational properties,” Mosman real estate agent David Murphy says, “and many of them are owned by old money, well-established families who don’t often sell.”

Which explains why he’s thrilled to launch 61 Bradleys Head Rd, a landmark residence on 759 square metres with five bedrooms and a dress circle position.

Called “Monaro”, the estate is a timeless example of grand Federation elegance, boasting a versatile floor plan and unlimited living and entertaining possibilities.

Mr Murphy said the home was originally purchased by Ernest and Charlotte Cansdell in 1908.

“He was a Stock and Station Agent and a storekeeper in the Eden-Monaro district, near Cooma,” he said.

“It’s the reason why the estate is known as ‘Monaro’.

“Descendants of Ernest and Charlotte Cansdell still reside in Mosman and Cremorne today.”

The property is a true Mosman thoroughbred, with dual street frontage on Bradleys Head Rd and Ellamatta Ave.

“It has Queen Anne Federation features throughout, with original fireplaces, immaculate stained-glass windows and soaring pressed metal ceilings.

“For prestige buyers, this is the ultimate trophy home.”

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With Sydney’s stunning skyline as a backdrop and incredible, 360 degree views out to the Heads, “Monaro” will welcome big crowds at its first open, this Saturday at 12:15pm.

“We’ve been fielding phone calls all week,” Mr Murphy said, “as you would expect with a property of this calibre, there’s a huge amount of interest from local and overseas buyers.”

The vast floor plan offers five bedrooms, multiple living zones, plus a grand formal lounge and dining room.

Hardwood Jarrah floors and grand staircases are original and immaculate.

There’s also a deluxe Master, with marble ensuite and claw foot bath, a huge open plan kitchen, heated pool and two studies.

“It’s just moments to Rawson Park and an easy stroll to the village, making it the ultimate dream house for a family with growing kids.”

Auction: Saturday 26 March at 12.45pm.

61 Bradleys Head Road, Mosman.

Open Saturday 12.15pm – 12.45pm.

For more information, please contact David Murphy or Bindi Codrington