Glenbracken | A Federation Masterpiece of Enduring Elegance

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20 Strickland Avenue, Lindfield NSW 2070

Guide $4,150,000

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$4.15M - $4.36M Transparent Transparent Listing Based on an openly advertised listing price.

House 5 Beds 2 Baths 2 Cars 1031 m²

Listed: yesterday

Overview

Glenbracken is a distinguished Federation-era home, built circa 1913, that magnificently balances heritage charm with modern family functionality. This double-brick residence stands on a generous 1,031sqm near-level parcel, offering ample space for outdoor living and lifestyle enjoyment.

The home's original craftsmanship is evident throughout, featuring ornate plaster ceilings, high skirtings, beautiful kauri floorboards, and fully functioning fireplaces that echo the architectural elegance of a bygone era. Such detailing not only enhances the character but enriches the ambiance, blending timeless style with comfort.

Designed for both grand entertaining and daily family life, the expansive open-plan kitchen, family and casual dining areas provide a versatile heart of the home. The kitchen impresses with stone benchtops and a marble-topped island that invites culinary creativity. Seamless flow to an oversized timber deck and meticulously landscaped gardens allows for relaxed indoor-outdoor living, perfect for social gatherings or serene weekends in nature.

More formal settings are accommodated in the refined lounge and separate dining room, where the original fireplaces and ornate ceilings create inviting and intimate spaces, ideal for elegant dinners or quiet reading.

The residence offers five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a private master suite with a walk-in wardrobe, ensuite, and direct garden access through French doors. Supporting the family’s needs are two additional bathrooms, a stylish powder room, as well as a functional laundry and mudroom, ensuring practical day-to-day living.

Location enhances lifestyle convenience, with Lindfield Station, local shops such as IGA and Harris Farm, and Lindfield Public School all within close walking distance. The property also lies within the desirable Killara High School catchment, appealing to families focused on education and accessibility.

Single-level Federation home with enduring character and modern updates
Original period features preserved to enhance heritage value
Spacious and flexible living areas designed for entertaining and family comfort
Generous indoor-outdoor flow to timber deck and gardens
Five bedrooms, including luxurious master suite with garden access
Close to transport, schooling, and everyday amenities

This home suits those who appreciate architectural heritage while valuing contemporary space and convenience, making it a rare opportunity in one of Lindfield’s prized locations.

Local Market Insights

In Lindfield, Quiet Listings observed 9 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, unchanged from 9 in the prior period, with an average advertised asking price of $3,294,444. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 64%, followed by apartments (21%), and units (14%). The most active agency for houses in the Lindfield area is currently Ray White, representing 33% of new listings, followed by Ella Elias Property Group with 22%. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.

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