A magnificent estate residence that once housed the prominent retail family, the Horderns, and a future king will go under the hammer on April 4, with Samuel Schumann (pictured), managing director of Raine & Horne, listing the property with a price guide of $34 million.
Located in 2 Macleay Street, Potts Point, the “Jenner House” is a six-bedroom, six-bathroom Georgian-Regency house that serves as the centrepiece of a 1,970 sqm property with sweeping views across Sydney Harbour.
The house was designed in 1868 by Edmund Blacket, the NSW colonial architect and chief architect of the Anglican Church, and built in 1871. A third level was added in 1881 by another distinguished architect of the period, Thomas Rowe.
“It’s such a versatile house, and over the past 150 years, its rich history includes the family abode for the Hordern family, a stint as a private hospital, a residence for a prominent British royal, and it was even used for a time by the Australian Navy,” Schumann said.
“The home was occupied by the future King George V of Britain when he was Prince of Wales and during a visit with the Royal Navy to these shores and before he ascended to the British throne in 1910.
“We believe this stunning property will appeal to a family seeking convenience, lifestyle, and ample space. It’s just so rare to secure a property with almost 2,000 sqm metres virtually in the middle of town with a big harbour view. Sydney Harbour is visible from almost every room, which is simply stunning.”
Jane Schumann (pictured), director of Raine & Horne, said the Jenner House showcases an array of extraordinary handcrafted antique materials, including eleven original 19th Century fireplace mantels, all crafted in white Carrera marble.
“The new owners of this exquisite mansion will also be able to enjoy year-round comfort throughout the home, with a selection of working log fireplaces, Jetmaster gas fireplaces, plus air-conditioning throughout,” Jane Schumann said.
The property is built on solid sandstone foundations with tripled layered brick walls and soaring four-metre ceilings and has elegant interiors adorned with exquisite original Australian Cedar. It also offers French Oak Versailles parquetry floors, bay windows, and French wall panelling.
“Other luxurious modern touches fit for a king include a full stainless steel chef’s entertaining kitchen incorporating professional-grade Baron appliances, including a range of ovens and grills and a commercial-grade dishwasher,” Jane Schumann said.
The Jenner House has impressively scaled six-bedroom suites that include full marble ensuites with claw-footed bathtubs and built-in robes.
“The spectacular king-sized master suite wing includes a full marble 25 sqm ensuite dressing room and a generous master lounge that flows through French doors onto a harbour-view verandah,” Samuel Schumann said. “There is also a highly versatile sandstone lower level, complete with a wine cellar, tasting room and plenty of space for a gym, an artist studio and an entertainer’s suite.”
The property also boasts magnificent gardens that contain the oldest prize-winning Camellias and Grandiflora Magnolia in the Potts Point area and two substantial alfresco entertaining areas. The property also has DA approval for a pool.
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