Fashion designer Gay Naffine sells iconic Netherby home
An iconic 1917-built Netherby home has been a much-loved family abode for the past 45 years and now gives you the opportunity to live a life of luxury in one of the state’s most in-demand suburbs.
Gay and John Naffine bought the property in 1980, attracted by its grand facade and prized location.
As beautiful as it is now, Gay says that was not always the case.
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528 Fullarton Rd, Netherby. Supplied
The home’s grand facade, Netherby. Supplied
The kitchen, living and dining area. Supplied
“There were 14 children living here when we bought it and children have always been attracted to it because it has a tower and the tower bridge and the whole bit, but it has always been a very happy house,” Mrs Naffine says.
“It was built for an English sea captain in line with his one back in England, and at that time he would stand in the tower and watch the boats go down the gulf.
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“But by the time we bought it, which was for a pittance really, it was in a state of disrepair, so we worked on improving it and really bringing it back to life.
“We used our architect to build on a modern section that assimilates with the older part of the house.
“I was a fashion designer and used to host my Naffine’s collection showcases there twice a year – it was wonderful.”
The home has up to five bedrooms – the master with a walk-in robe and access to the family bathroom with a spa bath.
The home’s grand hallway. Supplied
Another cosy sitting area. Supplied
The downstairs lounge area. Supplied
It also has an open-plan kitchen, dining, retreat and living area; an office/retreat, a sitting room/home office, a study, a loft, an upstairs living area and a 4.1m x 1.9m balcony for alfresco dining.
Below the home is a games/family room and a cellar; and outside you’ll find a double garage/workshop, a pond and an entertainer’s pavilion with an outdoor kitchen.
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“This home is great for entertaining and parties here really are a celebration of food and wine,” Mrs Naffine says. “Despite its size it’s a very intimate house and there’s a spot for everyone to go.
“Since we’ve moved here we’ve had five family weddings here and John and I had our 50th, 60th, 70th and 80th birthday parties here, so it has been wonderful.
One of the light-filled minor bedroooms. Supplied
A spacious and luxurious bathroom. Supplied
Another impressive hallway. Supplied
“And it was a great home for our children, we never put in a pool because our kids loved cricket so much, so we prioritised that space for that, and it was wonderful having all of the neighbourhood kids over for matches.
“We are very sad to be leaving, but there comes a time for these things and it’s a big house for just the two of us, and it’s time for it to be enjoyed by someone else, possibly someone from interstate but definitely someone who appreciates art because it really is a wonderful place to showcase a spectacular collection.”
Price: Contact agent.
Agent: OC, Cynthia Sajkunovic 0418 856 334.
Land size: 1250sqm.
Expressions of interest: Close Thursday, October 9 at noon.
