Last Listing description (January 2023)
Best Offer By Wednesday 25th January at 12noon
Bask in the magic of this picture-perfect setting, situated on almost 17 acres and surrounded by park like grounds... The stunning C.1910 stone symmetrical villa has been extensively renovated and oozes charm and character. With the added bonus of being an income producing property courtesy of a flexible floor plan with B&B opportunity, a 20kW solar system and facilities for a horse or two plus additional stock; here there is so much on offer!
The home itself is warm, welcoming, and oh so impressive upon entry with soaring ceilings and ornate details throughout. Offering a spacious and flexible floor plan with numerous entertaining and accommodation options, including a fully self-contained wing - ideal for those who regularly have guests stay, those with teenage children, elderly parents living with them or of course, those who wish to make an income.
The main kitchen has plenty of space to cook up a storm for those epic dinner parties you'll be hosting. With a 900mm Smeg oven and cooktop, farmhouse sink, abundance of cupboard and bench space plus a butler's pantry - you had better start planning the menu!
A step outside and you'll get lost in your own thoughts as you admire the stunning surroundings. Whether you're relaxing on the substantial verandah, up on the elevated deck or under the outdoor entertaining area; this is a wonderful place to sit back, relax, unwind, and admire all that this property has to offer along with its beauty.
Ideally set up to be almost bill free, here you have a great water supply and a whopping 20kW solar system with sun tracking system, which currently provides a nice little income. With plenty of shedding and space for trades/caravans/boats, 7 acres of usable flat land with 3 paddocks and some steeper land which is maintained by the wonderful pet alpacas, Kronk and Kuzco, and sheep, Angus and Hamish to name a few!
Within close proximity to numerous award-winning wineries, Fox Creek Mountain Bike Park, Gorge Wildlife Park, the Cudlee Caf ,plus horse and walking trails and other tourist attractions. The best part of all, you're just over the Hill from the suburbs but you would never know it! Less than 25 minutes to Tea Tree Plaza and the O'Bahn makes trips into the CBD a breeze. A true lifestyle property that has so much to offer
More about the property:
Impressive C.1910 stone residence extensively upgraded
3 Living spaces - 3 Bathrooms - 4/5 Bedrooms - 2 Kitchens
High ceilings and ornate features throughout
Low energy & argon gas filled double glazed windows to master bedroom, dressing room, kitchen and rear extension living room
Impressive kitchen with Smeg oven & cooktop, built in dishwasher, farm style sink, modern mirrored splash backs and butlers pantry
Large rear living/dining room
Beautifully appointed B&B under the main roof
Cellar
2 x split system air conditioners recently serviced and repaired
Highly efficient new Pacific Energy Neo 2.5 wood heater in back extension living/dining
New Eureka Jade wood heater in self-contained B&B
3 open fireplaces
Walk-in robe + built-in robes
New curtains & plantation shutters
LED lighting throughout all rooms
Extensive Hardwood deck under rear verandah
Elevated entertaining deck overlooking rear hill
Outdoor entertaining pavilion with lights and fans
CCTV camera system covering grounds & stables
Satellite home broadband (25Mbs)
90 income producing freestanding solar panels - 20kw - fed into 2 separate house meters
JCB, G27QS diesel generator with auto start/shutdown
3 car carport & 2 car garaging
Garage/workshop recently rewired
Stables/shed with power including wash bay, feed & tack room. This would also ideal for workshop or caravan/boat storage
7 flat usable acres and approx. 9 acres of steep land, currently 19 grazing sheep and 2 alpacas (animals included)
Stunning well-manicured irrigated gardens surrounding the home with automated programmers front and back
Variety of fruit trees
Chicken coop/dog pen
Remote electric front gate
100,000L rainwater tank for house + 10,000L rainwater tank for stables
6 x standpipes with fire hoses fed from a powerful 3 phase creek pump. Riparian rights to water from the creek
Bore (not equipped)
Perimeter is fully fenced and intact to whole of the property
6 minutes to Lobethal
10 minutes to Woodside