An acclaimed Walter Burley Griffin-designed home on Sydney’s Lower North Shore has been listed with $4 million hopes. It last sold at $720,000 in 1999.
The three bedroom, two bathroom home, at 23 The Bastion, Castlecrag, that sits on 768sq m with bay views has been heritage listed since 1995.
It was built for freelance commercial artist Robert Guy and his wife, Beth, who sold it in 1949 for 950 pounds.
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The Walter Burley Griffin designed home.
The property at 23 The Bastion, Castlecrag has been listed with $4m hopes.
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Their small stone house, constructed in the mid-1920s, is regarded as an outstanding example of Griffin’s planning, siting and design, notwithstanding the 1960s second storey addition.
Griffin’s wife, Marion Mahony Griffin dubbed it the Temple of Aphrodite given its columns. There are photos of its free-standing fireplace in the National Library collection.
It last sold at $720,000 in 1999.
It has been heritage listed since 1995.
’Versatile interiors’.
Views from almost every room.
“Among Castlecrag’s handful of Walter Burley Griffin homes, this inspiring residence is blessed with the BIG FOUR attributes: village proximity; level yard, all-day sunshine; and Bay views,” the listing reads.
“A north-easterly rear aspect drenches the easy-care backyard in sun, and fills the family lounge, formal dining room and master bed with glorious natural light throughout the day.
’Brimming with architectural flair.’
Griffin’s wife, Marion Mahony Griffin dubbed it the Temple of Aphrodite.
“Brimming with architectural flair, interiors are also attractively versatile and offer rich inspiration for your own design ideas.”
The home has been brought to market by David Forrester and William Losch of Belle Property – Northbridge.
![ABC's documentary City of Dreams about Walter Burley Griffin and his wife Marion Mahoney life togther is showing tomorrow night at 9.30pm Picture: Supplied](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 768 1024"%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Walter Burley Griffin and his wife Marion Mahoney.Picture: Supplied
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