Last Listing description (July 2015)
Encapsulating everything that makes country living great, this exquisitely finished yet soothingly welcoming family abode proves why you just can't beat a classic.
Through the suburban spread, this home has held firm on its stately position to remain one of the few properties still graced with wide open spaces, a rural style feel and room to rear horses and hobby stock.
Its elegantly appointed full wrap verandas gaze over scenes of lush green paddocks on two sides and lovingly tendered country gardens and fruit trees that provide shelter from the elements and create seclusion for the homestead area.
Stepping inside the home, elegant parquetry flooring flows throughout a statement open plan living and reading room that is about as welcoming as it gets. The hearty wood fire and brick feature walls warm the space while soaring peaked ceilings dwarf the occupants to create a feeling of grandeur. Reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fan provides other options for keeping the main areas the perfect temperature all year round, while a handy roof height doorway provides access into the extensive but hidden storage space under the eaves.
Mosey around to the kitchen, which is placed behind a stunning bay window with timber venetians and sophisticated damask pelmets. Solid and grand looking, the solid Meranti wood cabinets combined with stainless steel appliances and glass front overheads, a huge walk in larder and a dishwasher to create a food preparation space that country dreams are made off.
It connects to the regal formal dining room, complete with hanging feature lighting and set behind its own elegantly draped bay window.
Double French doors then lead you through into the formal lounge room space, again set behind bay windows which take in the elevated outlook over the veranda and to the fields beyond. A formal front entrance hallway sits beside this room and leads via a separate French door into the informal living spaces.
A spacious hallway leads to the homes four large bedrooms, each featuring their own built in robe and study desk and taking in individual outlooks over the property.
The three minor bedrooms share a bathroom which features a crystal glass shower and marble look vanity amongst fresh white tiles.
Full wall his and hers robes feature in the master suite, with the sweet touch of rose decal handles on each door. The ensuite adds a touch of luxury, with the sunken spa taking pride of place and blessed with another stunning view. It sits beside the glass shower cubicle, heated towel rails and vanity.
Extensive storage can be found in both the hallway, and the homes generous laundry which also provides access to the toilet and the outdoors.
Various veranda sitting areas surrounding the home make for the perfect spot for entertaining, whatever the weather.
The remainder of the property presents opportunities that not only secure you an enviable family home, but allow you to develop and enhance your prospects for an easy retirement later on down the track.
The 8.16 ha of premium land has the potential for an 80 lot sub division, making this property an ideal investment for developers or land bankers. The property is currently zoned future Urban where residential blocks in this area have been selling for approximately $165,000.
Currently fenced with high quality electric fences to protect your stock, the property also features a dam, a soak, main and independent water supplies, and the finest selection of envy inducing sheds you will find.
A 21x14m general purpose shed with three phase power is the ultimate man cave- with built in shelving and room for the most daring of projects.
An additional 9x10m caravan shed, stables and tack rooms and finally a wood shed complete the set.
Whether you are a developer eying off the next quality locale for Albany, or a retiring farmer wanting to downsize while enjoying wide open spaces, this stunning property goes down in the books as a wonderful classic!
What you should know:
- 8.16 Ha lifestyle property
- Potential for 80 lot sub division
- Elegantly designed family home
- Extensive sheds, stables, and more
- Stunning gardens, veggie patch and mini orchard