Just two hours from Sydney and situated on 200 acres in an exclusive valley that provides a natural amphitheatre, this luxury estate has been built without compromise. Fully self-sufficient, the large main residence, guest wing and separate manager’s cottage or studio provide a lifestyle that dreams are made of.
The private rural estate is one of the region’s most exclusive properties. Just minutes from the heart of Kangaroo Valley’s timeless village, with Seven Mile Beach, Jervis Bay National Park and Berry all within an easy driving radius.
Sitting high above the valley to enjoy all day sunshine even through winter, every aspect of the estate from the design and construction of the home, to the extensive landscaping and outbuildings, have been designed to blend effortlessly with the surrounding countryside and provide energy efficient, luxury living.
The main home has been constructed to an exacting standard by renowned local builders, Strongbuild. The understated elegance of the home cleverly masks the high-end engineering and architectural planning that underpins its creation.
The main residence is situated to take full advantage of the northern escarpment views and capture the light. It features large bedrooms and luxurious bathrooms. A separate two-bedroom guest wing with its own lounge and kitchenette is linked by a light-filled gallery.
The private master bedroom suite, in a separate wing of the home, looks over the expansive lawns to the escarpment. It features its own fireplace, sitting room, office and huge ensuite bathroom.
You will enjoy cooking in the solid oak kitchen, with both Ilve gas oven and cooktop plus AGA Rayburn woodfire oven. Fully integrated appliances, superb cabinetry, and a spacious butler’s pantry make this the ultimate country-style kitchen a pleasure to entertain in.plus AGA Rayburn woodfire oven. Fully integrated appliances, superb cabinetry, and a spacious butler’s pantry make this country-style kitchen a pleasure to entertain in.
The gallery-style living areas extend into the kitchen and dining room featuring impressive exposed timber trusses, salvaged from recycled telegraph poles.
The use of different reclaimed timbers throughout the home creates a sense of warmth and texture. Bespoke solid oak joinery is a feature in most of the home. The roasted spotted gum flooring and huge New Gunea Rosewood double glazed timber windows and doors bring in natural light and create a feeling of spaciousness throughout each room.
The many features of the main residence also include:
andbull; Recycled double brick construction with high-grade insulation.
andbull; Recycled timber beams and continuous ring beam throughout.
andbull; Kiln dried roasted spotted gum timber flooring.
andbull; Basalt floor tiles and bench tops
andbull; External doors and windows constructed from New Guinea Rosewood and double glazing throughout
andbull; AGA Rayburn stove with wetback system to supplement hot water heating
andbull; Perrin and Rowe, handmade English nickel tap ware throughout.
andbull; Bathrooms and kitchens have handmade Italian ceramic wall tiles.
andbull; Energy efficient ceiling fans in all rooms.
Outdoor Areas
A resort style, 8m x 5m salt water pool blends beautifully with the home. The nearby BBQ area features a brick pizza oven, Portuguese spit grill, BBQ, and firepit.
The triple garage close to the home is connected by a circular drive.
Two large rural sheds provide ample storage for farm machinery, potential stables, motorbikes or other recreational vehicles.
The estate sits on two titles, creating the potential for a second building entitlement if required, or possible sub-division. The acreage is a mix of pasture improved grazing land and rainforest.
The main residence is surrounded by approximately 10 acres of easy-care, irrigated gardens with sweeping lawns and established native trees and shrubs.
The 80 cleared acres with four dams have internal roads and are been separated into four main paddocks.
Water is not an issue. Cattle troughs and taps in all paddocks are fed from 60,000L header tank which is filled by a pumping station in the permanent spring fed creek.
An extensive orchard with irrigation has been planted for the new owner to enjoy.
The home is fully off-grid with a fully automated 7.28kW solar power system plus a fully automated backup generator providing an average of 32.78 kwh per day across a 12 month period.
From the selection of land, planning, and positioning through to the highest standards of building excellence this unique and captivating property sets itself as one of the south coasts most outstanding estates.