TargoMahal.com
Description
This homestead is listed with Holroyd Council as an item of significance.
Replicating a homestead from the 1920 to 1930 period that displays the timeless qualities of the best homes of its era. With polished timber floors, stained glass windows, high ceilings and decorative plasterwork, this fine example of turn of the century craftsmanship has been carefully restored, improved and preserved.
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Description:
Targo Mahal is a single storey weatherboard cottage dating from the federation period with main gabled hip roof and gabled wings extending to north and east.
Bull nose veranda wraps around the NE corner between the wings and features gabled return and sweeping concrete steps at the corner. Verandas have turned timber posts, decorative timber screens, barge boards and finials. Timber detailing is typical of Federation style. Multi-paned casement windows with colour top and bottom panes, decorative timber surrounds and sills are grouped in pairs or threes. Bay windows to east gable wing and original timber and glass door adjacent to east wing, with glazed top light and name plate inscribed Targo Mahal.
Access to weatherboard studio at the NE corner of the property which has been extended at the rear. An adjacent carport is a later addition and has similar style timber details to main house. Low timber picket fence to street and part of northern boundary. Front garden is beautifully landscaped and features several established trees.
Features:
Restored to its original beauty
Separate lounge, open plan gas kitchen with massive dining space
3 double bedrooms, 2 with studies, one which overlooks the beautifully landscaped front gardens
2 bathrooms plus 2 toilets including ensuite to main
Sitting room/study to the main bedroom overlooking the landscaped backyard.
Large attic has served as office, computer games room, study and guest room at various times.
Easy access to roof areas via a door in the attic wall. Storage space.
Studio room or garage with adjoining carport
Airy, with high ceilings assisting in keeping the homestead cool in summer
Gorgeous, genuine old coloured glass
Dormer windows in the attic recycled from a lovely local church before demolition.
Masses of sturdy shelving in the laundry room
Sunrise fretwork in the gables was handmade, and is the Australian Federation symbol adopted by defence force World War 1
Handmade veranda brackets copied from original few rescued from grand Federation homesteads in Harris Park
Replicating a homestead from the 1920 to 1930 period that displays the timeless qualities of the best homes of its era. With polished timber floors, stained glass windows, high ceilings and decorative plasterwork, this fine example of turn of the century craftsmanship has been carefully restored, improved and preserved.
See more at TargoMahal.com
Description:
Targo Mahal is a single storey weatherboard cottage dating from the federation period with main gabled hip roof and gabled wings extending to north and east.
Bull nose veranda wraps around the NE corner between the wings and features gabled return and sweeping concrete steps at the corner. Verandas have turned timber posts, decorative timber screens, barge boards and finials. Timber detailing is typical of Federation style. Multi-paned casement windows with colour top and bottom panes, decorative timber surrounds and sills are grouped in pairs or threes. Bay windows to east gable wing and original timber and glass door adjacent to east wing, with glazed top light and name plate inscribed Targo Mahal.
Access to weatherboard studio at the NE corner of the property which has been extended at the rear. An adjacent carport is a later addition and has similar style timber details to main house. Low timber picket fence to street and part of northern boundary. Front garden is beautifully landscaped and features several established trees.
Features:
Restored to its original beauty
Separate lounge, open plan gas kitchen with massive dining space
3 double bedrooms, 2 with studies, one which overlooks the beautifully landscaped front gardens
2 bathrooms plus 2 toilets including ensuite to main
Sitting room/study to the main bedroom overlooking the landscaped backyard.
Large attic has served as office, computer games room, study and guest room at various times.
Easy access to roof areas via a door in the attic wall. Storage space.
Studio room or garage with adjoining carport
Airy, with high ceilings assisting in keeping the homestead cool in summer
Gorgeous, genuine old coloured glass
Dormer windows in the attic recycled from a lovely local church before demolition.
Masses of sturdy shelving in the laundry room
Sunrise fretwork in the gables was handmade, and is the Australian Federation symbol adopted by defence force World War 1
Handmade veranda brackets copied from original few rescued from grand Federation homesteads in Harris Park
