Simply spectacular, one of the most prestigious properties in the Yarra Valley. Approximately 8 km from Lilydale on sealed Killara Road, Brampton Park is a superb country estate. Formal access to the property is through the scene setting granite and iron gate-way, mature oaks, cypress and poplars lining the sweeping driveway.
HOME
The home is set in a park-like setting of green, sweeping lawns, established English and native trees, flowering shrubs and gardens. Brampton Park is lovingly refurbished to retain all the charm and grace of the era providing a very special, comfortable family home.
Reminiscent of a Mediterranean Provincial Villa with Beautiful proportions, large central courtyard, high gables, tall windows and shutters, large rooms and 11 ft ceilings.
Constructed of solid clinker brick, the home boasts 15 principal rooms, nine of which have open fire places. Front entry via the delightful sunroom/foyer to the magnificent seven square lounge room featuring stone open fire place and French doors to the central courtyard.
Master bedroom of grand proportions incorporating dressing room, large robes and beautiful marble bathroom with large shower, double spa bath and toilet. The second and third bedrooms each have open fire places and robes and share a stunning marble bathroom. The large private study has open fire and built-in shelves. All bedrooms have 8 ft. double hung sash windows maximising winter sunlight and garden lookout.
For formal entertaining, the dining room will cater for the largest occasions. Adjacent butlers pantry and servery through to the large well appointed kitchen and informal meals. The original servants wing provides three or four guest bedrooms and are served by a third marble tiled bathroom.
For living, there is a rumpus/billiard room and for outside entertaining, a screened BBQ patio complete with gas and Webber BBQ. Laundry, store room, fourth toilet, wine cellar, double garage and workshop complete the picture.
Beautifully appointed throughout including quality carpets, velvet drapes and window furnishings, light fittings, ducted gas heating (two units) etc.
BUILDINGS
75 ft X 30 ft machinery shed, two stable complexes incorporating five loose boxes and lock-up harness room, two hay sheds plus ancillary store sheds and fowl house.
COTTAGES
Two self contained timber cottages of one and two bedrooms each with separate fenced gardens and independent driveway entrance.
LOCATION
One of the most highly regarded and picturesque locations of the Yarra Valley, Brampton Park commands a magnificent outlook with a spectacular panorama and still within 50 km of Melbourne C.B.D.
COUNTRY
land is all very gently undulating with a north and easterly aspect. Permanent pastures, well fenced into nine main paddocks with an abundant water supply from Stringybark Creek and dams.
SERVICES
Sealed road, mains water, S.E.C. and (03) telephone district. Mail and garbage service, school bus at the front gate. The Yarra Valley is served by many fine schools including Yarra Valley’, Billanook’, Tintern’, Luther’ and Oxley’ colleges to name a few. With the new Swinburne University’ campus in Lilydale, the educational facilities of the area are second to none.