Federation Edwardian Charm, Strathfield

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‘Tarpeena’ circa 1913, 33 Abbotsford Road HOMEBUSH 2140 NSW

Sold for $1,095,700 to $1,393,700 (estimate)

33 ABBOTSFORD ROAD HOMEBUSH 2140 NSW

• this Federation home is an absolute beauty to behold.

• surroundpix
• plans (1)
• photos (18)
• map
• contact Richardson & Wrench Strathfield

Eva Short recollections:

“You asked me about the name of our home, ‘Tarpeena’; wail it was named after a small country town in South Australia which my Mum and Dad came across, and liked, when touring on their honeymoon.” – Strathfield Heritage

Offering 4 bedrooms plus a study,

• gracious formal lounge and dining rooms,
• informal sitting and breakfast areas,
• and a wonderful family room opening to wrap around verandah and gardens,
  

  Click to go to Surround pictures of indicated paths above

• It enjoys all original ornate ceilings and friezes,

• coloured glass and leadlight windows,
  
• timberwork and fireplaces are intact,
  
• two renovated period bathrooms,
  
  and country style kitchen.
  
• Its private north facing cottage style gardens have been lovingly tended to offer peace, tranquility and colour that is rarely found.
  
• Capped off with a side drive to lock-up garage,

• and positioned in a conservation street amongst other picturesque homes.
• it is only 10 minutes walk back to Strathfield station or 2 minutes walk to the thriving Homebush caf strip.

References

• http://www.thehomepage.com.au/property/residential/33-abbotsford-road-homebush/329837#ixzz1qPt8Y8EoAccessed 28 March 2012
• http://www.surroundpix.com.au/real-estate/nsw/homebush/2140/339509/floor-plans/Accessed 28 March 2012

• http://www.surroundpix.com.au/real-estate/nsw/homebush/2140/339509/still-photos/Accessed 28 March 2012
• http://www.refindhouseprices.com/viewad/8374653/33%20Abbotsford%20Road Accessed 28 March 2012
• http://strathfieldheritage.org/people/memories-oral-history/eva-short-recollections/ Accessed 28 March 2012