Last Listing description (November 2010)
''Cherry Trees'' - A distinguished estate
After 17 delightful years of total enjoyment, the owners of this amazing secret property have decided reluctantly to retire to a smaller home and hand over the reins to the next very fortunate family who are seeking a totally magical location.
The solid home was originally built in 1960 and has only had two owners during that time, so this opportunity is very rare indeed.
Comfortable home offering three bedrooms, bathroom, separate w/c, open plan sitting and dining room with gas heating is positioned adjacent to the family sized Nyotah timber kitchen with electric appliances and dishwasher. A cosy family room with combustion heater and study are located in the rear section of the home.
In 1996 Pauline Hurren designed the entrance portico and beautiful sunroom where the peaceful vista overlooks the incredible exotic garden of approximately 1.5 acres and your very own private lake (ownership and maintenance is shared with the neighbour across the lake) which encompasses approximately another 2 acres. Absolutely unbeatable. So forget holidays ~ you can escape everyday to your own lake in perfect harmony and untouched wilderness with a plentiful supply of wildlife to watch. Turtles sun themselves near the surface, a variety of fish and yabbies, wild ducks and birds have made the lake their home. Add in the koalas and kookaburras to the mix and the sounds are mellifluous.
Rich hues in the beautiful jarrah timber flooring add to the ambience in this sun filled home. The ducted reverse cycle air conditioning makes living easy all year round and the motorised shadeview blind on the sunroom windows provides relief from the summer heat without compromising the peaceful lake and garden views.
Award winning ''Cherry Trees'' has been part of the Open Garden Scheme and proudly displayed to the public twice.
All the tall trees you see in the garden were planted by the original owners in the early 1960's and the current owners have continued and expand the vision. The garden is a veritable garden lovers dream.
You will be delighted by the joyous zones that have been created including the secret fairies garden with low stone walls and borders and a spots to relax and contemplate. This area is flooded with bulbs and spring is a riot of colour and perfume.
As tree lovers, the owners planted Catalpa, Metaseqoia, Linden, Golden Larch, Tulip tree, Robinia, Pistacia, Taxodium, Tupelo Ginko, flowering cherry trees, Maples, Golden Oak, Laburnum and an abundant number of Rhododendrons.
Many bridges have been installed including the ''Monet'' style bridge to cross the main creek. Meandering paths with rock and log borders and little bridges will take you on an exciting journey through this amazing garden and lake.
The garden is filled with hostas, astilby, azaleas, roses, colourful camellias, helleborus, dicentra, trillium, anemony and wood poppy. Together with giant magnolias and ferns, hydrangaes and sweeping lawns so you will be captivated by the absolute beauty of this property.
In the summertime, the garden is watered from the bore which provides good quality water. The bore water often overflows during the winter months and makes its way down to the little creek at the bottom of the garden.
A family of ducks enjoy life on the lake where they are fed from an automatic feeder that the owners designed and then nest in the 2 duck houses to protect their young. The romance of the lake continues with the boat shed ~ complete with two row boats.
The main driveway of the property leads to the double garage/workshop facility with concrete floor and power plus the carport. Whereas, the lower driveway is perfect to access the garden and the storage and wood sheds for the property. Also makes life easy for extra vehicles, trailer, caravan or even a boat.
''Cherry Trees'' is a dream come true in this tranquil location so close to the convenience of the Stirling and Aldgate Villages and the lifestyle on offer!
RLA 2048
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