No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay. Picture: Supplied
There is a good chance that you know Winston, even if you’ve never visited the property.
It’s the type of historic home that catches the eye.
It’s the type of iconic property that is impossible to miss.
No.469 Sandy Bay Rd is set amid glorious Sandy Bay Golden Mile homes, with its sandstone, columns and a huge heritage palm tree making it standout.
And inside, there is so much to discover, with the craftsmanship of bygone eras on full display.
Throughout the home, beautifully preserved and enhanced period features include intricate leadlight windows, high ceilings, polished hardwood flooring, wool carpets, original fireplaces, expansive and ornately detailed vaulted ceiling roses, and a sweeping central staircase.
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No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
Built in 1940 of solid double brick and sandstone, this grand estate enjoys flagship Heritage Precinct recognition and embodies enduring quality.
Winston is owned by Michael and his brother, whose parents held the property since the 1970s.
It’s never an easy decision to sell an important piece of a family’s history, but he said the time was right for a new family to make memories here.
“The original owner, Mr Wilson, lived here by himself,” Michael said.
“The home still has its original chandeliers, but also another over the dining table that mum and dad got from Chalmer’s Church, where they got married, before the church was demolished.”
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No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
In the entrance hall, the plans for Winston take pride of place. And Michael said they could stay with the home after the sale.
“It’s interesting to look at the plan, I can’t see any variations that were made,” he said.
Peterswald agent Phoebe Nothling said the home is a showcase of original features, including ‘40s carpets, door handles, fireplaces and the stunning timberwork that is found throughout the house.
“It’s one of those properties where the original features have been preserved beautifully, and I’d expect the next owner will want to enhance this original charm while incorporating their vision for Winston,” Mrs Nothling said.
“The likely buyer is a family buying their forever home and planning to be here for decades to come.”
No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
Winston captures uninterrupted views across the River Derwent and beyond that can never be built out, positioned to enjoy all-day sunshine, bathing the interiors in natural light.
The expansive ground floor unfolds with a spacious family living room overlooking the river, seamlessly flowing into the family dining space.
Solid construction provides even-temperature comfort and an acoustic haven from traffic noise.
To the rear, a sunroom opens to a sunny, secluded courtyard with a wood-fired barbecue that provides the perfect retreat for entertaining or spending family time outdoors.
Centrally located, the timber kitchen features functional appliances, plenty of storage within quality cabinetry, roomy countertops, and space to dine-in for the ease of casual meals while enjoying views of the garden.
There are up to four bedrooms, with three positioned on the ground level and a fourth privately set on the first floor.
No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
The upper-level bedroom, offering sensational views and endless sunshine, could equally serve as a living space.
Downstairs, a renovated bathroom includes an over-bath shower, vanity, and separate toilet, with an additional toilet located beside the laundry for convenience.
Throughout the years, Winston has been carefully updated to enhance comfort and liveability. Such upgrades include the restoration of rear and veranda flooring, Huon pine laundry trough, insulation installation, expanded electrical services, and brick paving.
Outdoor spaces have been thoughtfully reimagined with extensive garden remodelling and plantings, new pathways, wisteria-draped pergolas, and a garden shed with potting shed and glasshouse extension.
No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
No.469 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
The established garden is a private sanctuary of classical beauty, structured with stonework, lawns, and manicured box hedges.
Feature trees include flowering gum, magnolia, palm, Japanese maple, oleander, flowering plum, complemented by camellias, rhododendrons, orchids and roses.
Substantial vegetable beds and an abundant orchard of heirloom varieties, including apricot, two multi-graft apple trees, peaches, walnut, pear, fig, cumquat, grapefruit, lemon, orange, and two plums and a rowan offer fresh, seasonal produce.
There is a secure gated pedestrian entrance off Sandy Bay Rd, along with a gated driveway for easy vehicle access and off-street parking via neighbouring Garth Ave, a garage, a utility room, ample walk-in storages, and accessible attic space.
Mrs Nothling noted that Winston is almost the same today as the day it was built.
“When you walk through a house of this type of grandeur, it is often Federation, so it’s unique to see this home’s late Art Deco features, such as the ground floor master bedroom fireplace,” she said.
Winston is for sale with Peterswald. It is priced in the “Over $3.4m” range.
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