Uralia

Description

A unique landmark of Northam, an imposing single storey residence built in the Federation Free Style in 1902 for Lionel Throssell, a former Mayor of Northam, listed on the State Register of Heritage Places and classified by the National Trust is offered for sale.

Set back from the street alignment on 9,693m2 of elevated ground in Northam’s heritage precinct, this grand home with a corner bay window was oriented to take advantage of the once extensive Westerly views overlooking the town before urban infill and maturing trees took over. Formal boundary gates and a long approach to the house around a circular driveway reveal its large Moreton Bay fig tree and belvedere crowned spire dominating the entrance which features timber panelled doors with leaded and stained glass and exquisite tuck-pointed red brickwork.

Characteristic of the era, room dimensions are not compromised, decorative cornices, roses and pendant light fittings adorn the ceilings, hallways showcase archways and richly polished jarrah floor boards and fire places with fancy timber mantels are found in many of the rooms.

Its generous design allows great flexibility in the use of bedrooms and living rooms; the fifth bedroom has direct access to an ensuite style bathroom/laundry while the master, second and third bedrooms are close to a central family bathroom. There are 2 living spaces, dining separate from kitchen and entrances from front, rear, sides.
A country kitchen with wood fired stove features a cellar below and an adjoining vestibule with slender French doors for serving afternoon tea on the side verandah.

A four roomed self contained cottage on the grounds has been let in the past as a B&B. The yard also contains a carport, workshop, shed, gazebo and swimming pool of unknown condition.

Uralia is a reminder of the growth in wealth that occurred in Northam in the 1890s.

Please call Steve Hill or Lara Turnbull to arrange a private inspection.