16 Cook Street, Randwick

Freestanding to the North with an impressive 8m frontage, this grand c1903 Federation beauty offers sunshine, scale and enduring architectural beauty in a prized Randwick setting. Built on sandstone foundations and set behind a traditional tessellated tile verandah, the c1903 home's remarkably spacious four-bedroom layout unfolds over one level with a magnificent 16m corbelled arch hallway setting the tone. Ornate 3.1m ceilings, restored Kauri floorboards and three original fireplaces preserve the grace of its Federation heritage, complemented by designer lighting and a new Welsh slate roof installed in 2019. Four king-sized bedrooms deliver superb flexibility for family life, while two bathrooms and a fully lined 40sqm attic enhance everyday functionality. To the rear, sun-filled living spaces open to a lush garden oasis with space to relax, play and entertain or enjoy beautiful sunsets. Generous in scale and rich in character, this distinguished home is ideally placed just 400m to Randwick Public School, 350m to Belmore Road's vibrant hub, and a 2-minute walk to the Wansey Road light rail. - Federation splendour meets contemporary family living - Wide corbelled arch hallway, polished Kauri floorboards - 4 large bedrooms, 3 with a fireplaces, 3 with built-in robes - Huge bay fronted main bedroom with a Jetmaster fireplace - Windows on the north side, 3.1m ceilings, plush carpet - Bright and airy living/dining with a large open plan kitchen - Sunny conservatory style dining with automated blinds - Private child-friendly garden framed by lush greenery - Bright family bathroom and a 2nd bathroom/laundry - 40sqm approx lined attic, reverse cycle air, gas heating - Lighting Artemide, EST Lighting and Dunlin, b2b alarm - 350m to Coogee Boys Prep, 400m to Randwick Public - Stroll to village life, walk to UNSW and the hospital precinct - 500m to the light rail, 900m to the gates to Centennial Park