Simply majestic is the only way to describe this historic masterpiece in one of Maitland's finest streets. With a truly captivating ambience, the home is a rare gem where you can feel an abundance of calm and an aura brimming with love. Built by prominent retail merchants, the Cohen family, in 1892 as a wedding present for their daughter, "Azuma" reflects the epitome of style, elegance and opulence of a bygone era. If the walls could talk they'd tell tales of grand dinner parties, high tea on Sunday afternoons and of the laughter that filled the rooms from the lucky few to have called Azuma home. - Located in one of Maitland's finest streets, surrounded by grand period homes, on a large 1093sqm block - The grand home will tug at your heartstrings from the moment you arrive with its stately street appeal and opulent facade with decorative verandah fretwork and window shutters - Fully restored, the home is brimming with original features including polished cowrie pine floorboards, soaring ornate ceilings, cedar skirting boards, doors and each room with a unique original fireplace - A stunning acid-etched stained glass window above a French-polished cedar staircase captivates you in the entry foyer, while the servant call bells have been carefully restored - Hand-painted timber kitchen with Italian Carrara marble and Miele appliances, perfectly positioned adjacent to the casual dining and family room, plus the covered alfresco area - Stunning billiards room with a marble fireplace and french doors to verandah, spacious family and dining room offers a wood fireplace and hardwood floorboards - An opulent formal dining room with gold cornicing, elegant formal sitting room with plush carpet and chandelier lighting, both rooms boast statement, marble fireplaces - Original maid's room is now a stately home office, two additional bathrooms on the lower level that reflect the style and quality of the main bathroom - Upstairs awaits four spacious bedrooms, including the master suite, which includes a unique Italian marble fireplace and French doors that lead to the elevated verandah - Restored main bathroom features a claw-foot bath, Victorian rolled tiles, marble-topped vanity - Expansive covered alfresco entertaining area, lush established gardens frame a lovely courtyard - Sparkling inground lap pool overlooks farmland towards the city lights as far as the eyes can see - Double electric entrance gates, automatic double garage with a workshop and storage room