Gracious circa 1858 sandstone return verandah villa set amid 27 hectares of sweeping parklike gardens and rolling paddocks of lush improved pasture and solar and gas heated saltwater pool. The magnificent botanical gardens are a brilliant formal and informal combination of exotic mature trees, sweeping lawns, hedges and rose gardens creating a private and picturesque haven that will delight the senses of children and adults alike. Grand living of 11 main rooms, three bathrooms plus cellar with all the grace and irreplaceable charm of yesteryear, 12ft ceilings, original ceiling roses, decorative cornices, leadlight, ornate fireplace, sensational Huon pine timber floors with sympathetic additions creating a flexible floorplan for today?s lifestyle. The 27 hectares (70 acres) approx. with three dams provides a number of farming options from horses to cattle, blue gums to olives. With substantial pasture improvement 30 acres is regularly cut for hay and 50 acres is utilized for cattle agistment. With its high rainfall and productive soils the opportunities are endless. Kirkliston is an intoxicating and affluent Hills estate in the most private of locations in beautiful Balhannah yet close to amenities and freeway. You can?t help but fall in love with ?Kirkliston?.