Townhouse development to replace 120-year-old Federation home on popular Mosman street.

By ANNA USHER

A Sydney developer has lodged plans with Mosman Council to demolish a grand Federation home and pave the way for a multi-million-dollar townhouse project.

The existing six-bedroom home at 12 Oswald St was built 120 years ago and sits on a corner block of 965.8 square metres at the intersection of Rangers Ave.

If approved, the stately property with original fireplaces, high ceilings, a marble foyer and leadlight windows will be replaced by four separate dwellings over two levels with nine parking spaces.

The new build, estimated to cost $3,674,640, has been submitted on behalf of AU Fountain Pty Ltd, a company based in Chatswood.

“The site is located within a residential locality that is made up mostly of detached and semi-detached dwellings,” a Design Verification Statement says.

“With easy access to numerous schools, parks, sporting facilities and work areas, the locality is very attractive to couples, established families, empty nesters and downsizers.

“The site is close to Military Road that has a full range of services including supermarkets, shops, restaurants etc. Military Road also offers excellent public transport connections to North Sydney, Sydney CBD, Chatswood and beyond.

“The proposal can be defined as a ‘Multi-dwelling housing’ which is a use permitted within the R3 zone.”

Records show that 12 Oswald St was sold in November last year for $5.612 million.

“The solid, double brick home was built in 1913 and also encompasses a sympathetic and sensitively designed extension by award winning architect Luisa Manfredini that caters for contemporary family living,” the real estate listing said.

“With generous proportions, both inside and out, including a self-contained Studio and ideally situated close to schools, transport, harbourside parks and walks, this tightly held home is perfect for the growing family.”

12 Oswald St also boasts a sparkling inground swimming pool, level lawn and five family sized bathrooms.

Plans lodged with Council show the project – if approved – will comprise four residences (one x 4-bedroom and three x 3- bedroom) over two levels.

Proposed access to the building will be via a 5.5m driveway fronting Rangers Ave.

“The proposed townhouses express themselves as brick dwellings with gable roofs, matching the row of adjacent semi-detached houses along Rangers Avenue in their presentation to the street, and maintaining the main character of the area,” the submission says.

“Cantilevering balconies with planters articulate the façade to minimize the bulk of the proposal. Their main entries and street addresses off Rangers Avenue have also been designed to increase the connection to the public realm while having minimal impact on neighbouring properties.”

The property is currently being rented for $2,250 per week.

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