36 Balmoral Road
Leura, NSW 2780

Overview

36 Balmoral Road, Leura

Maplewood House, a weatherboard classic built circa 1905, is a residence of rare distinction and timeless elegance. It is gracefully set on an expansive 1,297 square meter parcel of magnificently established gardens. Located within a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Leura's most coveted pockets, this beautifully preserved home offers a refined lifestyle defined by heritage charm and natural beauty. Upon entering through the front lynch gate, one is transported back in time.

Surrounded by enchanting cold-climate gardens, the residence captures the romance and character of its era while providing the comfort and space expected for modern living. The home has more than doubled its original footprint and now features five bedrooms, three working fireplaces that add warmth and ambience, and three bathrooms including an ensuite with a spa bath.

An exquisite statement in period grandeur, the interiors impress immediately with their sense of light, space, and refined detail. The home reveals a generous and flexible layout with multiple living areas and spacious bedrooms, all framed by high ornate ceilings and original leadlight windows. Natural gas central heating provides additional comfort during chilly winter nights.

At the heart of the home, a sun-filled country-style kitchen enjoys abundant natural light and flows seamlessly to the outdoors. A traditional verandah invites relaxed entertaining while overlooking the ever-changing gardens, a private sanctuary of established cold-climate plantings reminiscent of days gone by, creating a peaceful and tranquil timelessness.

• Iconic circa 1905 residence rich in heritage character
• Five bedrooms and three bathrooms
• Expansive 1,297 square meter established garden estate
• Wrap-around front verandah overlooking a manicured garden, perfect for sundowner cocktail hour with fading westerly light
• Elegant interiors with high ornate ceilings and original leadlight windows
• Three working fireplaces plus natural gas central heating
• Multiple living areas offering refined entertaining spaces
• Light-filled open plan country kitchen with separate dining area, ideal for entertaining family and friends
• Rear sunny north-facing gardens with a kids cubby house and mature trees that attract various bird species
• Five distinct garden zones including a "secret" entrance backing onto a nature reserve
• Double carport with private rear studio
• Rear lane access with outlook over Leura Oval
• New Colorbond roof and guttering installed in 2022 with a 35-year warranty
• Concrete entry to a 30-meter long driveway ending in a dedicated space with room for five cars
• 1.8-meter backyard fences erected in 2020-21
• Close to iconic bushwalks including The Pool of Siloam and Gordon Falls
• Only moments to the vibrant Leura Village cafes, restaurants, and boutiques
• Currently operating as a successful holiday let with revenue figures available on request
• One of a handful of Blue Mountains properties with a formally approved Blue Mountains Council Development Application for short-term letting
• Operating since 2017 with an established client base, providing investors with excellent returns or offsetting a weekend getaway or future retirement dream home
• Potential to develop a granny flat for long-term letting, subject to council approval
• Ample storage with built-in cupboards in the undercover parking area next to the house and a freestanding shed

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