Last Listing description (July 2023)
Mowbray offers a harmonious blend of modern living, abundant natural light, and a breathtaking rural backdrop.
Nestled at the end of a private road within the exclusive and secluded Vallencia Country Estate, Mowbray radiates elegance and warmth. The meticulously maintained gardens enveloping the 340m2 five-bedroom residence create a picturesque setting, while its thoughtful design incorporates numerous family-friendly features.
Step inside Mowbray, and you'll be greeted by contemporary polished concrete floors that seamlessly flow throughout. The expansive central living area boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the space in natural light and accentuating the stunning views. The kitchen is exquisitely appointed with stone benchtops, stainless-steel appliances, and high ceilings that add to the overall grandeur.
The versatile design of the central living area allows you to personalise the space according to your needs. Whether you envision it as a lounge area, a second sitting/reading space, or a formal dining room, the choice is entirely yours.
Indulge in the complete luxury of the fully segregated master bedroom suite spanning an impressive 68m2. Divided into sections, the suite comprises a spacious bedroom with access to the front verandah offering breathtaking views of the Brindabella ranges, a lavish ensuite, a generous walk-in robe/dressing room, and a serene parents' retreat.
The remaining four bedrooms are equally spacious and feature built-in robes, delightful garden outlooks, and share a separate wing of the house that includes a family bathroom, a guest toilet, and a walk-in linen closet.
Situated on a fully fenced one-acre block, Mowbray boasts beautifully landscaped gardens that are easy to maintain. Furthermore, its convenient location ensures a stress-free 20-minute commute to Canberra's northern region.
This property has been tastefully modernised with freshly painted interior and fully landscaped gardens.
There is also an option of a fully functional hobby farm complete with ducks, chickens, roosters and even turkeys!
Residence Specifications:
- 270m2 of residential living area,
- 49.5m2 of covered verandah area,
- 20m2 of covered alfresco area,
- 77m2 of shed area encompassing a 7.2m2 cellar room/21m2 workshop/55.8m2 double garage area,
Total area under roof: 416.5m2/44.78sq
Residential features:
Living areas:
- two-way formal entry foyer
- spacious dual-aspect open plan central living space incorporating the stunning kitchen, living/games room, family & dining areas that lead out to the rear & very private alfresco
- polished & heated concrete floors throughout
- over-height ceilings
Kitchen
- granite bench tops, soft close cabinetry & large island bench
- 90cm stainless steel gas cooktop
- 2 ovens including a double wall oven & a 90cm under-counter
- top quality granite bench tops & soft-close cabinetry
- large walk-in pantry
- double-plumbed refrigerator cavity
Master bedroom suite
- fully segregated with 68m2 in area (approx.)
- spacious bedroom area with sliding door access to the rear gardens dual-aspect natural
- 14m2 parents' retreat with sliding door access to the sheltered front verandah
- stunning new 8m2 ensuite with frameless shower & 40cm rain head shower head
- 8m2 walk-in robe with ample hanging & folding spaces
Secondary bedroom wing
- including the family bathroom & walk-in linen closet
- 4 large bedrooms located along a separate wing of the home all with built-in robes
- excellent front-rear garden outlooks & heated polished concrete floors
Household general
- front-of-home shelter verandahs with views to the Brindabellas
- 2.7m high ceilings
- large laundry/mud room
- freshly painted home exteriors
Climate control: hydronic in-slab multi-zoned heating across the home, 3 reverse-cycle air-conditioning units, Climate Comfort tinted windows
Garaging: 2 secure car parks in forward garaging section of the 11m x 7m Colorbond shed which is attached to the home via a covered walkway. The shed is on a concrete pad & has a motorised 5.0m wide by 2.6m high clearance main access door - it also houses the 7.2m2 thermal walled & bottle racked wine cellar and the property workshop
Hot water: electric off-peak -newly replaced system
Gardens: well-established gardens with feature ornamental trees/shrubs, citrus & other fruit trees, large raised vegetable/herb garden & chook run with water supply
Potable water supply: 110,000lt/24,196gall in-ground concrete rainwater tank harvesting from the combined house & shed roofline
Non-potable water supply: Vallencia Country Estate community title water supply plumbed to external taps
Sewerage: Enviro-cycle bio-septic system
Block: 1acre/4,018m2 of fully fenced level land separated from neighbouring fence lines by estate common land walkways
Council zoning & rates: Yass Valley Council, zones R5
Vallencia Country Estate community title fees: $625.00 per quarter - covers community title non-potable water supply, access to the estate tennis court & maintenance of estate common areas/estate open pasture lands where you can graze one animal