Situated in the inner city heritage precinct known as Quality Row, this historic c1845 James Bennell home is a splendid example of early Georgian colonial architecture. The striking front entrance features a six panel door flanked by reeded quarter columns and fanlight above. The home is built over four levels and offers both formal and informal living areas; a large living room with open fire and cedar features including 12 pane sash windows with the original shutters folding back into the reveals, a formal dining room and a delightful informal meals area adjoining the kitchen, with French doors opening onto to a covered courtyard with sandstone pavers overlooking the rear garden. The home retains many original features including high ceilings, wide architraves, mantelpieces and the superb Georgian staircase and curved cedar handrails. Featuring up to 5 bedrooms, the impressive master bedroom has fabulous city views, and lots of natural light, a sunroom or 5th bedroom and the top floor features a pair of delightful dormer bedrooms with either garden or city views. The main bathroom on the first floor is beautifully appointed, with deep bath and a separate tiled shower room and serves as an ensuite to the main bedroom. The lower level features a large living space and study and has a wood heater for cosy winter night. Natural light, cream carpets, and off-white paintwork give a beautiful feeling of space and is an ideal palette to showcase artworks and fine furniture. Limestone floor tiles, and honed Carrera marble bench tops in the kitchen, complete with quality appliances, and the prettiest outlook into the gardens make this an enjoyable place to cook, entertain and enjoy meals. A brick paved pathway flanked by English box hedges, topiary, magnolias, camellias, and magnificent English oak tree lead to the secure double garage with access from rear lane way. Inspections strictly by appointment.