Built over 100 years ago from locally quarried sandstone, the once modest farmhouse of Karuah Park has grown up to become an impressive and stately rural homestead … less than 3 kilometres from the beach. Where else in Sydney can you look at the ocean while riding a horse in your backyard? Who else can sit on their verandah, watching wallabies and the moon rising over the ocean, just 30 minutes from their city office? This property’s unique size, rural setting and proximity to the city and coast will ensure that it will not be available again for many years to come.

Post and rail fencing, unspoilt protected bushland, equestrian facilities, century-old trees and wide timber verandahs are typical of the Southern Highlands. Yet, in place of rolling hills on the horizon, it is the sea.

Entry past a sandstone courtyard leads to large formal lounge and dining rooms. Finished in cedar and mahogany, timber French doors lead to a wide verandah, yet an open fire warms the room.

The casual family room maintains the character of the historic residence, hardwood floors and sandstone fireplace priceless original features.

Three generous bedrooms, all with built-ins and French doors to the verandah, plus the master suite and spa ensuite, with the warmth of cedar, walk-through robe and Italian tiled en-suite reflect quality and comfort.

No place in this home accentuates country charm like the kitchen. Hand-rendered walls, Oregon cabinetry and the original open hearth are from the turn of the century; a gourmet chefs oven and gas cooktop, and large timber skylights make this a modern space.

The magic of this superb property is best appreciated from the verandah. Overlooking the never-to-be-developed Burrawang Ridge, views extend to the ocean; the surf close enough to be heard.

But this rural homestead, set on just under 3 acres with oversized dressage arena, stables with water and power, tack room and sep home office/guest accommodation and private bush gully, is still only 30 minutes from Sydneys CBD, minutes to spectacular beaches, and just moments from shopping, transport and prestigious schools.