AUCTION THIS THURSDAY AT 6PM ON-SITE Perfectly positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac at the heart of Potts Point, this impressive two-level residence is an appealing alternative for apartment buyers seeking a low maintenance home with secure parking. Built in 1903 as a "gentleman's residence" for William McElhone, a former Lord Mayor of Sydney, the meticulously restored house has delightful vistas of the leafy street as well as a view to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House from an upstairs bedroom. Named "Heatherdene", the home seamlessly balances elegant period detail with streamlined modern design by Kennedy Associates Architects. Featuring beautiful interiors of generous proportions, it has grand formal sitting and dining rooms with original marble fireplaces, NZ Kauri floorboards and 3.6 metre high pressed metal Wunderlich ceilings. Also at entry level are a guest bathroom and a new galley-style gas kitchen with integrated cabinetry, an island bench and Miele appliances. At one side of kitchen are a short flight of tallowwood stairs leading to the laundry, a storage area and tall glass doors opening to the brick paved courtyard with off-street parking. Upstairs are a huge main bedroom, 3 more bedrooms, a study (or 5th bedroom) and heritage-style bathroom. Huge living & dining rooms with marble fireplacesâ?¨ Modern gas kitchen with Miele appliances Enormous main bedroom with bay window 3 more big bedrooms, study or 5th bedroom Heritage-style bathroom with bath & shower Guest powder room downstairs Concealed laundry, big storage area Beautiful 3.6 metre high patterned ceilings Original NZ Kauri floorboards, stained glass windows Secure off-street parking with rear lane access Walk to shops, cafes, restaurants & waterfront parks