The fastidiously restored 'Kongbool' (circa 1896) presents a unique opportunity to acquire a property of great historical and architectural significance to the state of Victoria. Set in the majestic Red Gum district of Balmoral, the breathtaking homestead designed by renowned architect Percival Richards, is truly a site to behold.
The recent completion of restorations emphasizes the timeless elegance and grace of 'Kongbool'. This breath-taking home features eight bedrooms and four bathrooms, dressing room, grand entrance hall, lounge room, vast kitchen with two pantries, drawing room, dining room, billiard room, conservatory, extensive cellar and three sitting rooms. A large laundry also leads into a traditional bread oven with original copper.
A meticulously maintained and established garden is manicured by an inground watering system and provides a tranquil setting for the inground pool, pool house and tennis court.
Externally the estate includes a five-car garage complex, five loose boxes and tack room which encompasses a sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. The three-stand raised board woolshed exhibits a kitchen and bathroom and is complemented by roofed sheep yards. Other shedding includes a buggy shed, machinery shed, pigeon shed, mechanics shed, meat shed and original stables.
The property is well fenced and subdivided, has ample water supply and perennial pastures.
'Kongbool' and its historical significance as an important Western District estate, offers a unique lifestyle, farming and equestrian opportunity unparalleled in the area.
Inspections by appointment only.
For sale by Expressions of Interest. Expressions close Monday 8th August. 11.00am.
The size of Balmoral is approximately 242.8 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 6.6% of total area. The population of Balmoral in 2011 was 330 people. By 2016 the population was 305 showing a population decline of 7.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Balmoral is 50-59 years. Households in Balmoral are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Balmoral work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 74.6% of the homes in Balmoral were owner-occupied compared with 86.7% in 2016..
Balmoral has 255 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Balmoral have seen a 69.84% increase in median value. As at 31 October 2024:
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