A unique, architect designed residence in the French provincial style, providing privacy and seclusion amidst 20 acres of undulating grounds, and offering a stunning outlook over expansive grassed areas down to the ornamental lake, where you can’t help but notice the Japanese influence, with lotus flowers, water lilies and maples.
Entering the property through 100 year old, handmade gates, originally from an estate in Sussex in the UK, you’ll find the residence and cottage over the crest of the hill at the end of a meandering drive. Entry to the home is through an amphitheatre garden of Azaleas, Rhododendrons and Japanese Maples that cascade down to a private lawn area. You’ll pass through the grand portico into the main entry foyer that opens into two large reception rooms, making for excellent opportunities running corporate functions, intimate weddings, or Bed & Breakfast. The commercially designed kitchen is in keeping with the provincial style and features a Paul Bocuse commercial size cooker, granite bench tops and timber wall dressers. Discretely positioned at one end of the home is the spacious main bedroom and en-suite, whilst the other three double bedrooms and bathroom facilities are off the sunlit atrium in the accommodation wing at the opposite end.
Grand soaring ceilings, beautiful atriums and clerestory windows are a hallmark of the design, providing loads of natural sunlight throughout, whilst French doors from a number of areas lead out to the surrounding gardens. The main central living room features a huge open fireplace and there is hydronic heating and zoned floor heating for extra warmth. Tasteful finishes throughout include a blend of French imported and handmade local tiles, timber flooring and period style vanities.
A fully renovated, one bedroom cottage is also located on the property, offering extra family accommodation or rental income. Sufficiently set apart from the main residence so as to unsure privacy for all.
Located in the sought after Yarra Valley Dandenong Ranges region, amongst horse riding trails, wineries and all the rest the region has to offer, and approximately just over an hour to the Melbourne CBD, your senses will delight in the peace and tranquillity of this amazing property. Definitely one you will yearn to come home to.