Rakib Raihan
156 targo rd girraween NSW
TARGO MAHAL
This heritage listed homestead is an important streetscape item that displays the timeless qualities of the best homes of its era. With polished timber floors, stained glass windows, high ceilings and decorative plasterwork, this fine example of turn of the century craftsmanship has been carefully improved and preserved.
156 Targo Rd, Girraween
Description
Targo Mahal is a single storey weatherboard cottage dating from the federation period
with main gabled hip roof and gabled wings extending to north and east.
Bull nose veranda wraps around the NE corner between the wings and features gabled return and sweeping concrete steps at the corner. Verandas have turned timber posts, decorative timber screens, barge boards and finials. Timber detailing is typical of Federation style. Multi-paned casement windows with colour top and bottom panes, decorative timber surrounds and sills are grouped in pairs or threes. Bay windows to east gable wing and original timber and glass door adjacent to east wing, with glazed top light and name plate inscribed "Targo Mahal".
Access to weatherboard studio at the NE corner of the property which has been extended at the rear.
An adjacent carport is a later addition and has similar style timber details to main house. Low timber picket fence to street and part of northern boundary. Front garden is beautifully landscaped and features several established trees.
Features
Restored to its original beauty
Separate lounge, open plan gas kitchen with massive dining space
3 double bedrooms, 2 with studies, one which overlooks the beautifully landscaped front gardens
Ensuite and sitting room to the main bedroom overlooking the landscaped backyard.
Large attic has served as office, computer games room, study and guest room at various times.
Easy access to roof areas via a door in the attic wall. Storage space.
Studio room or garage with adjoining carport
Airy, with high ceilings assisting in keeping the homestead cool in summer
Gorgeous, genuine old coloured glass
Dormer windows in the attic recycled from a lovely local church before demolition .
Masses of sturdy shelving in the laundry room
Sunrise fretwork in the gables was handmade, and is the Australian Federation symbol adopted by defence force World War 1
Handmade verandah brackets copied from original few rescued from grand Federation homesteads in Harris Park. Lots of beautiful turned timber trims and mouldings.
4 sets of recycled cedar French doors
High cedar skirting boards and hardwood turned posts recycled from Flemington Federation houses demolished during the building of the Olympic site.
Wide hardwood weatherboards and cedar window trims
Recycled four-panelled cedar doors.
Decorative finials on the gable points.
Paved, private courtyard which is leafy and shaded in summer, and sunny in winter when the (deciduous) tree is bare. Beautiful lych-gate connecting the studio and courtyard to the main house.
Original floorboards, rare, and wider than any available today
Original lining boards in hallway and lounge room
Genuine Federation wooden panelling and dado trims in most rooms
The "Studio", now an office, but an excellent guest room in the past and the teenage boys' entertainment area...etc. Opens onto courtyard
Mature cottage garden with hardy plants requiring little maintenance
Lovingly and carefully maintained, using only top quality products. Recently painted with Dulux Solarguard which lasts 12-15 years.
Located within walking distance to Girraween primary and high schools including selective, Pendle Hill and Toongabbie train station, shopping and all amenities in Pendle Hill and Toongabbie within a friendly neighbourhood, this is a rear offering, an iconic dream home in a much sought after location.
Land Size approximately: 676.7sqm x 18.9m frontage
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
SALES PROFESSIONAL: www.LeonGietzmann.com or 0404 032 934
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156 targo rd girraween NSW
TARGO MAHAL
This heritage listed homestead is an important streetscape item that displays the timeless qualities of the best homes of its era. With polished timber floors, stained glass windows, high ceilings and decorative plasterwork, this fine example of turn of the century craftsmanship has been carefully improved and preserved.
156 Targo Rd, Girraween
Description
Targo Mahal is a single storey weatherboard cottage dating from the federation period
with main gabled hip roof and gabled wings extending to north and east.
Bull nose veranda wraps around the NE corner between the wings and features gabled return and sweeping concrete steps at the corner. Verandas have turned timber posts, decorative timber screens, barge boards and finials. Timber detailing is typical of Federation style. Multi-paned casement windows with colour top and bottom panes, decorative timber surrounds and sills are grouped in pairs or threes. Bay windows to east gable wing and original timber and glass door adjacent to east wing, with glazed top light and name plate inscribed "Targo Mahal".
Access to weatherboard studio at the NE corner of the property which has been extended at the rear.
An adjacent carport is a later addition and has similar style timber details to main house. Low timber picket fence to street and part of northern boundary. Front garden is beautifully landscaped and features several established trees.
Features
Restored to its original beauty
Separate lounge, open plan gas kitchen with massive dining space
3 double bedrooms, 2 with studies, one which overlooks the beautifully landscaped front gardens
Ensuite and sitting room to the main bedroom overlooking the landscaped backyard.
Large attic has served as office, computer games room, study and guest room at various times.
Easy access to roof areas via a door in the attic wall. Storage space.
Studio room or garage with adjoining carport
Airy, with high ceilings assisting in keeping the homestead cool in summer
Gorgeous, genuine old coloured glass
Dormer windows in the attic recycled from a lovely local church before demolition .
Masses of sturdy shelving in the laundry room
Sunrise fretwork in the gables was handmade, and is the Australian Federation symbol adopted by defence force World War 1
Handmade verandah brackets copied from original few rescued from grand Federation homesteads in Harris Park. Lots of beautiful turned timber trims and mouldings.
4 sets of recycled cedar French doors
High cedar skirting boards and hardwood turned posts recycled from Flemington Federation houses demolished during the building of the Olympic site.
Wide hardwood weatherboards and cedar window trims
Recycled four-panelled cedar doors.
Decorative finials on the gable points.
Paved, private courtyard which is leafy and shaded in summer, and sunny in winter when the (deciduous) tree is bare. Beautiful lych-gate connecting the studio and courtyard to the main house.
Original floorboards, rare, and wider than any available today
Original lining boards in hallway and lounge room
Genuine Federation wooden panelling and dado trims in most rooms
The "Studio", now an office, but an excellent guest room in the past and the teenage boys' entertainment area...etc. Opens onto courtyard
Mature cottage garden with hardy plants requiring little maintenance
Lovingly and carefully maintained, using only top quality products. Recently painted with Dulux Solarguard which lasts 12-15 years.
Located within walking distance to Girraween primary and high schools including selective, Pendle Hill and Toongabbie train station, shopping and all amenities in Pendle Hill and Toongabbie within a friendly neighbourhood, this is a rear offering, an iconic dream home in a much sought after location.
Land Size approximately: 676.7sqm x 18.9m frontage
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
SALES PROFESSIONAL: www.LeonGietzmann.com or 0404 032 934
Produced by: