Rarely does a property of such grandeur boasting full renovations, usable land with extensive infrastructure, and a North-facing aspect with escarpment views come to market. Spanning over 18 acres, including 15 acres of prime farmland, this north-facing estate offers breath-taking escarpment views, blending luxury living with natural beauty. The automated gated entrance leads you up the 240-meter driveway flanked by 50 ornamental pear trees, fully irrigated and providing ever changing colours throughout the seasons. There are three working paddocks with interconnecting runs, currently home to alpacas and horses, with new fencing and electric wire ensuring a safe home for your stock. Stables have been thoughtfully designed to accommodate shearing, drenching, and general husbandry, and water is connected, allowing for ease of livestock management.
The architecturally designed home has been fully renovated, exuding luxury and modern functionality, with a solar passive design that maximises the natural light through the double-glazed windows. Accommodation consists of five bedrooms, the master occupying the top story, with an ensuite and a large window spanning to the cathedral ceilings, capturing the incredible garden, valley and escarpment views. The four additional bedrooms are located on the ground floor, all with built-in/walk-in robes and easy connection to the modern main bathroom, adorned with a corner spa bath, stone double vanity and underfloor heating.
There are two expansive living rooms, providing ample space for individual retreat and shared connection, both with ambient combustion fireplaces and sliding doors which allow for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The combined kitchen and dining room is a light-filled masterpiece, boasting cathedral ceilings and soaring windows that flood the space with natural light. The newly designed kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring a central bench, ample storage, sleek stone benchtops, and elegant glass display cupboards. Perfect for the home chef, the kitchen is equipped with premium stainless-steel appliances and gas cooking, ensuring a high-end culinary experience.
Step outside to an expansive north-facing deck that offers breath-taking views, creating a stunning backdrop for both relaxation and entertaining. Two engineered umbrellas provide comfortable shade during the warmer months, ensuring year-round enjoyment of the space. Adding a touch of luxury, the deck is beautifully complemented by granite stone steps with feature lighting. This outdoor oasis is perfect for hosting gatherings or enjoying peaceful moments of tranquillity.
The renowned landscape architect James Masters designed the expansive ornamental gardens, including a custom firepit area, sprawling lawns, and a deciduous garden offering year-round greenery and thermal benefits to the home. The fully fenced gardens are equipped with 12v lighting and a comprehensive irrigation system, controlled via the mobile App, allowing you to monitor and adjust water usage and set weather-based triggers from anywhere in the world. For those with a green thumb, there is an incredible fully enclosed veggie garden and orchard, with established apples, plum, cherry, figs, apricots, nectarine and peach trees to name a few, two raised worm farms, a thriving beehive, established compost bays and a chicken coop with fenced off run.
This incredible estate needs to be seen to be fully appreciated, meticulously crafted by its current owners, there is nothing left to do but move in and enjoy the amazing lifestyle change.
* 15m x 10m fully lined and insulated shed with workshop, hobby room, and space for storing vehicles/caravans and equipment, with provision for an additional laundry/bathroom
* Entry with sandstone turning circle, lined with gardens including 35 Japanese maples, 200 hydrangeas & 200 white daffodils
* 1,000sqm of Fescue/ Kings Pride Buffallo lawns with a cubby house and sandpit, providing and incredible space for kids and pets
* Hydronic heating systems, two combustion wood fireplaces, and a ducted heat recirculation system for the cooler months
* The estate includes 90,000L of water storage across three tanks, along with mains water and power, and a septic system.
* Mudbrick construction provides great thermal insulation, plus underfloor insulation and double glazing
* Gate at the rear of the property with access to bushwalks, 2.2km walk to Mount Blackheath, and 2.4km to Hargraves lookout
* Bike track with jumps, whoops, & bridge
* Additional features: Bespoke cabinetry with custom lighting, built-in entertainment system and floating cabinet ceiling fans, floor re-stained August 2024, attic and under house storage
