16 Rickards Road

A fantastic opportunity awaits to purchase a truly timeless and elegant country homestead. Nestled in a quiet location on a level 1 acre (approx.) manicured parcel, completely private and secure adjoining nature reserve. Filled with rustic charm and character from beginning to end, this one is a must to inspect! This beautifully unique residence is hidden among magnificent well established gardens and mature trees, creating a very magical aspect throughout the residence and grounds. Crafted from convict-cut sandstone blocks and recycled timbers from old buildings. The home is freshly painted throughout and provides traditional elegance with exposed 3 metre ceilings and exposed beams, slate flooring and unique acid etching to concrete floors. Open plan lounge and dining with majestic sandstone fireplace. Country-style kitchen providing a great cooking space with extra informal dining area. The home provides additional heating and cooling options with split system air cons and original ducting still in place. Additional fantastic light filled sunroom/observatory style – perfect for extra space for the family – sitting, reading and relaxing. Upstairs has picturesque views from all windows with inviting floor to ceiling library / bookcase and cosy sitting area. All bedrooms are located on second floor with lovely timber floor boards. Main bedroom is carpeted with spacious ensuite and built in cupboards. Step back in time with two separate traditional farmhouse barns, both with recycled timber features. Barn one is complete with two stables, electric roller door and additional double door access. Barn two is home to an indoor cricket pitch, potential games area and mezzanine studio – ideal artists studio/space. Both with full power and complete with decorative finials on top. The grounds are a complete private sanctuary with many sitting areas, wide welcoming verandahs, exceptional fire pit and BBQ area as well as luxury in ground salt water pool and even your own netted cricket pitch! Established vegetable gardens and chicken run. Featuring an original slab settlers cottage Circa 1880. Provides secure garaging for two cars. Also offering two drive way entrances (one with an elegant electric gate) and convenient circular driveway. Town and bore water. Conveniently positioned 15 minutes (approx) from Penrith CBD/train station and 10 minutes (Approx) from Richmond CBD – be captivated by this very special property in prestigious Agnes Banks.