A Japanese-inspired home resembling a zen temple has a new owner in Sydney’s Carlingford.
The property at 74 Dandarbong Avenue, 22km north-west of the CBD in the Hills District and Northern Sydney regions, offers unique kerb appeal and sold on May 23 for $2.182 million.
Containing seven bedrooms and two bathrooms, the home’s façade is styled as a Japanese temple with a curved eaves and intricate wood detail on the balustrade of the two wrap-around decks.
Agent Matt Leong of Ray White Carlingford told Nine that the previous owner is a retired builder who transformed the property, despite having “never stepped foot in Japan”.
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The original property was just one storey, with the vendor adding two additional storeys over the past 40 years.
Interiors also reflect a Japanese influence with a “teppanyaki chef-style kitchen”, sleek lines and wood detail.
There’s ample space for entertaining with a tiled terrace, pool and plenty of yard space.
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A renovated first floor could also be transformed into a rental, as per the agent’s advice on the listing.
The unique property went to auction on Tuesday May 23. Domain’s House Price Report for the March 2023 Quarter reveals the median price for a home in Carlingford is $1,750,000.