A gorgeous home with period features, a stunning red brick tower façade, stunning gardens and extraordinarily stunning interiors, it has only had four owners in its 116-year history.
Although it may seem to fit the English countryside, the “romantic” property named “Anselm”, built in 1906, is located in Caulfield North, a southeastern suburb of Melbourne, just half an hour from the CBD.
Entering this incredible home is like stepping back in time with its hardwood floors, sumptuous fireplace, exposed beams, picturesque bay windows and antique design.
With a beautiful exterior, a red brick tower and manicured gardens by a renowned architect, this charming house has had only four owners in its 116 years of existence.
Entering this incredible home is like stepping back in time with its hardwood floors, sumptuous fireplace, exposed beams, picturesque bay windows and antique design.
Although it may seem to fit the English countryside, the “romantic” property built in 1906 and called “Anselm” is located in Caulfield North, just half an hour from the CBD, on Melbourne’s southeast outskirts.
The living room and dining room have low ceiling beams that add warmth and coziness to the space, along with ornate green tiles and a large fireplace decorated with Haddon’s coat of arms.
Max and Sophie Allen said Dominio bought the house designed by renowned architect Robert J. Haddon in 1998 and were invited to afternoon tea with all of its former residents.
“After we bought Anselm, but before we moved in, the previous owners held afternoon tea and invited everyone living in the house to come and tell us what it was like to live here,” said Ms. Allen.
“We are only the fourth owner since the house was built in 1906 and we felt wonderfully welcomed and connected to the house and its history.”
Adjacent to the living room is a sophisticated home office with an ornate fireplace, arched bay windows, and a series of original American fleet oil paintings by Port Phillip Bay.
Max and Sophie Allen told Domain that they bought the house designed by renowned architect Robert J. Haddon in 1998 and were invited to afternoon tea with all of its former residents.
There is an updated marble kitchen with wooden cabinets to match the home’s aesthetic, and a dining area with a beautiful living area with a window overlooking the lush courtyard.
The famous architect, who designed numerous buildings around Melbourne, including the former Fourth Victorian Building on Collins Street, lived in the same house with his wife Ada until his death in 1929.
In the living and dining area, ornate green tiles and a large fireplace decorated with Haddon’s coat of arms, low ceiling beams add warmth and coziness to the space.
Adjacent to the living room is a sophisticated home office with an ornate fireplace, arched bay window, and a series of original oil paintings of the American fleet in Port Phillip Bay.
Upstairs are two loft-style bedrooms and a bathroom with unique tiles decorated with pictures of Viking ships.
The famous architect, who designed numerous buildings around Melbourne, including the former Fourth Victorian Building on Collins Street, lived in the same house with his wife Ada until his death in 1929.
Sophie modeled the manicured gardens after the original house plans that the previous owners had printed out of Haddon Architecture in Australia and donated to Allens.
Anselm House is now on the market for $2,749 million
There is an updated marble kitchen with wooden furniture to match the home’s aesthetic, and a dining area with a beautiful sitting area with a window overlooking the lush courtyard.
Ms Allen modeled the manicured gardens based on the original house plans that the previous owners had printed out of the Australian book Haddon Architecture and donated to Allens.
Upstairs are two loft-style bedrooms and a bathroom with unique tiles decorated with pictures of Viking ships.
The courtyard includes a nursery, large lush lawn, leafy patio and two bedroom inn, study, laundry room and bathroom.
“A very romantic old house. “It always seems like a magical place to me because of the stories I used to read to kids,” said Ms. Allen, who moved into the house when her eldest son was only three years old.
“It was great that the kids grew up here. I think creativity and imagination are a gift that comes with the house.’
Anselm’s house is currently on the market for $2,749 million asking price – click here to see list †
Source: Daily Mail
