No. 77 Empire Circuit in Forrest is up for sale.
Once home to Commonwealth Auditor General James Brophy, this elegant home is a snapshot of local history.
Built around 1925, the charming four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence in Forrest is set on more than 1400sqm and boasts a formal lounge room with a marble fireplace dating back to circa 1830 and brass wall brackets imported from France.
Similarly, the formal dining room has a stunning original antique brass light, which has been converted from gas.
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Vintage luxury inside.
But also full of modern luxuries.
While the residence has retained hallmarks of its era, including timber doors and an original telephone, and is furnished with period furniture, the current owners have also modernised parts of the property.
Selling agent Nigel Wilson, from Hayman Partners, Curtin, said the residence at 77 Empire Circuit had served as a home to Mr Brophy, who managed the household accounts of the Lodge for former Prime Minister Ben Chifley, worked as Treasury’s first assistant secretary, was deputy coroner for a brief period as well as an official at the 1960 Olympic Games after his move to Canberra in 1908.
Plenty of period fixtures.
Street appeal.
“This really is an opportunity to buy your own piece of local history. The home is heritage listed so any improvements must retain the facade and the character of the home,” Mr Wilson said.
Outside, the driveway provides dual access from Empire Circuit and Melbourne Avenue, while the professionally landscaped traditional-style gardens feature a stunning mix of roses, camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, cedillas and hydrangeas.
The property has been listed for sale for $2.499 million.
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