“Kardella Homestead” is a notable South Gippsland property steeped in history, with its beginnings dating back to 1886 when the first post office and church services were conducted from the original home. Less than an hour from Berwick and conveniently positioned amidst the most beautiful rural district, between Korumburra and Leongatha, the property is now a significant 22 acre parcel.
The stately 1920’s homestead has been recently extended and renovated with architectural integrity, ensuring modern day levels of luxury whilst retaining the charm and majesty of yesteryear. Living and entertaining space is extensive yet always elegant. The formal dining room and grand sitting room share appealing garden outlooks, the latter through an imposing leadlight box bay window, and period-surround gas log fireplaces provide warmth and ambience to both rooms. Detailed cornice and skirting, and soaring ceilings, extend to casual living areas where the French provincial accent compliments an impressive hostess kitchen and an expansive informal dining and relaxing space, and where a wall of windows encourages light from the east through a sun-filled morning room. Fireplaces are featured in the study and the 4 luxurious bedrooms, 3 of which are appointed with their own bathroom suites and stained glass bay windows. The residence is serviced by 5 bathrooms in all, with claw foot baths and heritage fixtures prominent. Individually-zoned ducted heating, split system air conditioners and additional solid fuel heaters provide ideal climate control and liveability throughout the year.
With wide decked verandas and mature shade trees, the residence is in harmony with the immediate landscape, a balance of meandering pathways and hedges, flowering shrubs, mass plantings and a parterre garden. A productive orchard is nearby, adjoining character shedding used for covered wet weather entertaining.
The electric gated entry and tree lined driveway lead to remote garaging for 4 vehicles and equipment, and substantial additional parking, with a covered walkway to the home.
The residence, gardens and infrastructure are positioned on the crest of the land, with the surrounding gently-undulating pasture fenced to 4 paddocks with dam fed troughs, currently running cattle.
“Kardella Homestead” is a unique country property and offers a distinctive lifestyle in the heart of magnificent South Gippsland.
Contact Allen Bartlett 0417 274 624 or email leongatha@elders.com.au for further details or to arrange a personal inspection.