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This landmark Mosman mansion comes with ultimate bragging rights.

Published On: March 11, 2022

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.”

“Monaro”, on Bradleys Head Rd, a timeless example of grand Federation elegance.

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.

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

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.”

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

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.”

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

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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.”