47 Cambridge Street is on the market. Scheduled for auction on the 21st we did what every self-respecting Paddington resident does ... swung by the open house for a sticky beak around. This is marketed by McGrath, breaking the streak that Di Jones had on the street lately. They had quite a bit to say about this "Grand Paddington terrace of unique proportions".
"Distinguished by its substantial tri-level layout and unique street presence, this grand 'Westbury' terrace is graced with a selection of casual/formal interiors blah, blah." Some of the highlights were that it is "located on one of Paddington's most sought after streets" (well, I believe that, but I am sure they say that about any street in Paddo), and its "elegant formal lounge and dining rooms with period details" as well as its "four original marble fireplaces, high ceilings, alarm system" (presumably the alarm is not original).
Before going I tried to do a little bit of historical research. Not many hits. We've mentioned Westbury once before in some internet miscellany here. A former resident used to complain about blasting at the Cascade quarry causing his ceiling to collapse (note to McGrath - the fireplaces might be original but the ceilings are repro!).
Off to the inspection then. I wasn't surprised by the sense of calm I had in this very large terrace. Turns out this was the first venue of the Paddington Meditation Centre back in 2001! (I know, terribly unfunny transition but hey, you have to work with what you've got). My favourite historical details were the corbels, and if we were moving across the road I'd want to work out a way onto that widows walk above the date!
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