5 Rock Lodge Court

"Rock Lodge" Historic Homestead & Gardens

A treasured piece of local history set on more than an acre, Rock Lodge offers a gracious glimpse of the past with the promise of a grand lifestyle for its fortunate new owners. Masterfully built in 1929 by a young Sir Albert Jennings who went on to found AV Jennings and become Australia's largest home builder, the six-bedroom home played host to many important guests in its early days including the Russian ballet who performed on the lawns after being stranded in Australia at the outbreak of World War 2. Named after the original wealthy owners' ancestral home in Ireland and once the centre of a large estate fronting Overport Rd, the property remains a verdant oasis of sweeping lawns and gardens with views across the bay to the city skyline. Featuring three large living areas, the original section of the home includes grand formal lounge and dining rooms with high recessed ceilings, library shelving, open fireplaces and original polished hardwood floors. The main bedroom treats parents to a dressing room and ensuite and door out to a wide veranda overlooking the north lawn, while there is also an adjoining study or nursery and another four bedrooms in the east wing. A large marble kitchen with stainless steel appliances is designed for catering on any scale and overlooks a sunny breakfast meals area and huge family room with sliding doors opening to a covered terrace. Yet another living space is set up as a home theatre and drinks bar with a feature semi-circular arched window and a handy powder room. Outside, an inground swimming pool at the bottom of the garden promises loads of summer fun, the driveway leads up from remote gates and circles around a portico and the formal entry, there is a double garage and loads of parking for additional vehicles. Other features include hydronic heating, split-system airconditioning, a 90,000 litre underground water tank and irrigation system for the gardens and even a flag pole to fly your colors.