1185 Gorge Road

Paracombe SA 5132

The automated double front doors are Bronze and were imported from a historic bank building in Atlanta USA. As they open, your breath will be taken away (that's if you've had the time to catch it yet!) by the grand formal entrance with glorious arched stone walls and the Castambul Castle crest marble inlay at your feet setting the scene perfectly.
The formal dining welcomes you with grace and style with soaring vaulted timber ceilings and a stunning antique chandelier. Massive arched stained glass windows featuring the CC crest look out over the valley surrounded by incredible custom curtains that used to belong to the estate of the late Princess Diana. Stone walls, timber panelling and imported wallpapers add the finishing touches. Imagine a heart-warming fire roaring away in the stone fireplace as you enjoy a pre-dinner drink with your guests at the custom fitted 19th century French antique bar. The stories that bar could tell!
The formal lounge embraces you with warmth and character with arched entrance, stone walls, timber parquetry floors with lavish crested inlayed carpeting.
Another gorgeous stone fireplace features here also, as do the stone walls, wood wall paneling, wallpaper, antique chandelier and the large arched windows with stunning views and the stained glass CC crest. The built-in cabinetry with television is an amazing hand carved 19th century Asian antique. Unlike any other television unit you've seen!
The library or Billiards room boasts parquetry floor, custom built floor to ceiling Flame Mahogany paneling and cabinetwork with glass panelled doors and flat screen TV. The large arched window looking out over the Southern valley has a stained glass window featuring a castle. The cellar and wine tasting room is complete with a hand painted wall motif and a flat screen TV. There's also a lavish powder room and a separate guest bathroom with shower, plus another guest toilet with wheelchair access facilities.
Further along the hallway you'll find the elevator that'll effortlessly transport you with the push of a button.
Adjacent the formal dining there's a fully equipped commercial grade kitchen that would be the envy of any restaurant, boasting heated marble floors, stainless steel work benches, sinks and cabinets, top of the range industrial grade appliances including six burner gas cooktop, large oven, skillet, grill, deep fryer, glass fronted refrigeration unit, dishwasher, pantry and large commercial size walk-in cool room. There's also the added bonus of a fully automated stainless steel dumb waiter to the upstairs formal dining room.
Moving up the regal staircase with its carved wooden handrails, wooden wall panels, crystal ended carpet stays and CC crested carpeting you emerge in a wonderland of splendour and grandeur. The ballroom boasts amazing hand painted vaulted decorative ceilings and antique chandeliers. The rich CC crested carpet reaches out and fills the room. A carved marble fireplace and lush window treatments frame the French doors that open out to the rampart balcony. There's a cinema screen and projector and the window treatments are all automated for a true home theatre experience. Plenty of room for a piano and there's a custom built bar that features stone bar and bench tops, four glass fronted refrigeration units and sink.
The elegant open plan dining/family room with box seat bay window offers sun drenched views overlooking the Northern valley and dams. Custom cabinetry with stone bench top and flat screen tv, custom window treatments, polished timber floors, soaring decorative hand painted ceilings and chandeliers.
The Clive Christiansen of London designed kitchen is sure to please the most fastidious of food lovers with its practical design and top of the range appliances starting with the imported AGA cooker with gas burners, two hot plates and five different oven compartments. You can cook a five course meal with this cooker all at once! Plus there's a built-in coffee maker, intergrated refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. Marble bench tops, tiled splashbacks, double sink, island bench and Clive Christiansen chandeliers
Luxurious six star accommodation is provided by five bedrooms with the master suite boasting a 19th century antique hand carved door surround leading you into your opulent relaxation haven. The intricately hand painted decorative ceiling, imported wallpaper and black marble set the tone for this private space. French doors overlook and open out to the balcony with the Western valley and river below. In the ensuite you'll be surrounded by marble with a hand painted ceiling, heated floor and a luxurious spa under an arched window with stained glass. At the push of a button the marble opens up and a flat screen television rises up.
The remaining bedrooms are all of grand proportions and boast luxurious themes with imported wallpapers, window treatments and hand painted decorative ceilings. One of the guest bedrooms has an ensuite and walk-in robe. The home office has unique antique French door panels from the 1700's and wood panelled walls, imported wallpaper, chandelier and opens out to the Southern atrium. This room would make an ideal nursery if needed.
Aside from the main residence there is also a large self contained two bedroom studio apartment, complete with massive open plan living area and quality kitchen.
The enclosed entertaining area could easily seat a hundred plus and overlooks the swimming dam and decked gazebo. Attached to the studio is a remote access three car garage that could easily be extended to a six or eight car garage if needed. There's also parking for another five or so cars on the forecourt alone.
The 60 acre allotment offers plenty of space and privacy and there's many commercial applications (SCC) that this magnificent property could cater for, such as a Bed & Breakfast? Or a cellar door wine tasting location only 35 minutes from the CBD? Or why not a restaurant or function venue. It's every princess dream to be married in a castle!
Or simply why not just be King or Queen of your very own castle and cement your legacy and children's future as Lords of Castambul Castle.
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