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Balmoral House

  • Writer: neighbourhoodmedia
    neighbourhoodmedia
  • Feb 24
  • 2 min read

History, beauty and inspirational views



Balmoral House front view

One of the architectural treasures of Mosman is Balmoral House, sitting midway up the hill and only several blocks from Balmoral Beach, and wearing all the charm of its 117-year heritage. 


This magnificent three-storey home was built in around 1908 from locally quarried sandstone, with timber-framed balconies, tiled gables, shingled trim, and large lead-light bay windows. Gorgeous landscaped gardens surround the building, with tall hedges and well-established trees helping to provide privacy as well as adding to the stunning outlook. 



A generous north-east facing balcony provides near-panoramic views to Balmoral bay and across the harbour. These views were enough to attract the likes of renowned Australian artists Arthur Boyd and Sidney Nolan, who both set up easels on the balcony to capture the scenery. 


The property has been owned by various notable people and has been renovated and maintained over its lifespan to help preserve its originality while allowing for modern upgrades and additional comfort. 


Balmoral House Sales History


It was last sold in 2017 when it achieved a record price of $10.3 million — the first property in the area to break the $10 million barrier. 



The listing description at the time highlights the many impressive features of this grand old home.  


  • Stately interiors, fine craftsmanship and a gracious in/outdoor flow

  • Exceptional privacy and an intimate connection with the harbour vista

  • Five large bedrooms, guest or au pair suite, enormous top floor retreat

  • Master wing with a dressing room, limestone ensuite and balcony

  • Grand formal rooms, soaring ornate ceilings, view-swept verandah

  • High-spec custom kitchen, butler's pantry and casual dining room

  • Family living and games room opens to lush level gardens with a pool

  • Antique French wrought-iron staircase, stained glass, Oregon floors

  • Home gym or office with arched windows, wine cellar, powder room

  • 903sqm, gated driveway, double lock-up garage, ample visitor parking


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