World class estate “Cossington” in Neutral Bay kicks off the Spring selling season.

By ANNA USHER

The former home of one of the nations most celebrated 20th Century painters has kicked off Sydney’s Spring selling season with a bang.

Neutral Bay’s “Cossington”, an incredible 1429sqm estate in a league of its own, is being marketed by Ray White’s Geoff Smith with a $10 million price guide.

Built for Grace Cossington-Smith, an important early exponent of modernism in Australia, the meticulously restored home at 70 Shellcove Rd is an artful blend of Queen Anne Federation elegance with a contemporary renovation by Jorge Hrdina Architects.

Records show the IT entrepreneur Damian Huon bought the five-bedroom house in 2019 for $8.1m.

“With its 14-foot ceilings and intricate restored stained-glass windows, you arrive home to an impressive foyer and a gallery inspired reception room,” Mr Smith told Mosman Collective.

A series of formal living and entertaining spaces stem off the central gallery, opening through French doors to a nostalgic wraparound verandah.

At the heart of the home is a five-star gourmet kitchen, featuring a long stone island bench placed centre stage, surrounded by European appliances including two Miele ovens, induction and gas cooktops, as well as two dishwashers and integrated fridges.

Celebrating original sandstone through walls of architectural glass, the 363sqm internal footprint has an additional, modern two-storey wing, housing a vast family room, the master bedroom, a spa-like bathroom and three upstairs bedrooms.

The estate’s manicured grounds and rolling lawn is serviced by an automated water system, Mr Smith said.

“There’s also a resort style swimming pool, plus extra living and alfresco entertaining spaces off the traditional wraparound verandah.”

Details:

• Striking glass lever arched stairs, gallery reception room
• Joinery housing a wood burning fireplace in the lounge
• Dual gas fireplace facing casual and formal dining
• Skylit gourmet kitchen encased in composite stone
• Two Miele ovens and two integrated Miele dishwashers
• Induction and gas cooking, BBQ grill under Qasair exhaust
• Integrated Liebherr fridge and Miele drinks fridge
• Double sink with Insinkerator, kitchen wine storage
• Private lounge/family room off the master bedroom
• Ambient gas fireplace warming the private lounge.
• Spa-like ensuite with outdoor bath and dual shower
• Sleek built-ins in all bedrooms, bed two with ensuite
• Bed five versatile as a home office with built-in desk
• Guest powder room, endless storage in laundry room
• Protected by an ICT Protégé home security system
• CAT5 cabling and low-voltage exterior lighting
• Landscaping maintained by automated irrigation
• Ducted air-conditioning and underfloor heating
• Surround sound connecting to ceiling speakers
• Electric blinds in the master, bedroom ceiling fans
• Double car garaging plus gated driveway parking
• 550m to local eateries, 650m to express city bus stop
• 850m to Kurraba Point ferry, 900m to Hayes St beach
• 5 minute drive to Kirribilli village, 10 minutes to CBD.