8 Merindah Close

Brandy Hill NSW 2324

Dual entry points provide easy access to the property, with gravel driveways leading to the triple garage and additional shedding at the rear while also sweeping across in front of the house with plenty of room for off-street parking.

The property includes extensive secure storage for all your family cars as well as a caravan, horse float, trailer, motorbikes or other vehicles. High doors on the 24m x 12m steel-framed industrial shed ensure it is able to easily accommodate a semi-trailer or livestock truck, while a separate 10m x 9m structure features additional garage space and a workshop.

The triple garage adjacent to the house also features an attached self-contained studio, complete with kitchenette, bathroom, open plan downstairs area and a large loft space with room for a sitting area and separate bedroom, while windows at either end overlooking the property ensure this room has a pleasant feel.

Large windows and sliding doors also flood the main residence with natural light while inviting the outside in to provide the most wonderful outlooks over the surrounding bushland.

The home has a practical, spacious layout, with great separation between the main living and bedroom accommodation while a bonus mezzanine level built into the roof cavity provides the most delightful office space with treetop views, as well as extensive storage space.

Built in 1970, the homestead features a highly valued double brick construction that provides added insulation qualities while also offering plenty of character thanks to its exposed brick internal walls.

This is complemented by the warmth and texture of extensive timber features throughout the home including gorgeous ceiling panelling, window and door frames, architraves and skirting, creating an overall rustic charm for this unique family home.

The timber panelling adds to the grandeur of the soaring cathedral ceilings in the open plan living area and kitchen, however the standout feature is the use of substantial recycled timber beams from Newcastle's historic Civic Theatre, which create a striking focal point in the entry to the lovely sitting room, with its beautiful bay windows and feature ceiling.

A magnificent two-way fireplace provides an exposed brick centrepiece in the living space as well, helping to divide the expansive open plan area into separate zones while providing a central heat source for warm and inviting winter living.

The homestead's one-of-a-kind character continues with the glass-walled internal fernery, which provides a lovely space to sit and relax, while the massive kitchen with its abundant benchtop preparation space, ample underbench cabinetry, built-in pantry and stone-topped island bench is an expansive space designed to cater for large gatherings of families and friends.

Three large children's bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a well-appointed family bathroom are located in their own wing off the living space, while the king-sized master suite is privately situated at the rear of the home, offering a parents' oasis with huge walk-through wardrobe, spacious bathroom with luxurious corner spa bath and sliding door access to the rear verandah.

Extensive verandahs wrapping around the home and a large, covered alfresco area connecting it to the triple garage ensure there are plenty of areas for outdoor entertaining all year round, while a fantastic inground swimming pool and spa bordered by lush tropical gardens create a resort-style lifestyle that the whole family will enjoy.

Located in the quiet suburb of Brandy Hill amongst other small acreages, this fantastic property provides the perfect opportunity to embrace a rural lifestyle while still being close to town, with the shops, schools and amenities of Raymond Terrace less than 10 minutes away.

The central location also provides great connectivity to the region's wider attractions, with both Nelson Bay and Newcastle around 45 minutes away, while a 25 minute drive to Newcastle Airport puts you in reach of capital cities and major regional destinations across Australia.

SMS 8Mer to 0428 166 755 for a link to the online property brochure.