Ray White Mt Gambier are pleased to present for sale a unique property set atop a secluded rural expanse. This spellbinding, 4-bedroom stone home evokes a sense of the European countryside with the benefit of being situated right here in the Limestone Coast, nestled within a majestic setting.
An extensive paved driveway and courtyard leads to a striking edifice with large garage/workshop to one side and smaller outbuildings around the property providing not only function, but aesthetic appeal. With seemingly unlimited spaces to explore and captivating native fauna surrounding the home - you can truly escape life's many stresses.
The Homestead' as it's affectionately known, has been designed to nestle comfortably within the natural environment and sits among 50 acres of natural bushland with 20 additional acres of grazing land, along a Stringy Bark rise perfect for a hobby farmer or equine enthusiast. The two distinct levels of the home offer dual perspectives over the property with extraordinary panoramic views of national parks on either side.
The rustic home boasts 200mm thick exterior walls constructed from a combination of natural local flint paddock rock and coral limestone with wooden framed French windows. The current owners quite literally left no stone unturned when it came to crafting imaginative features - notably the central, sunken, open fireplace complete with real fireman's pole for added drama and a unique focal point within the home.
Slate floors and stunning wooden finishes all have a story to tell, including a hand-crafted staircase sourced from locally grown Stringy Bark trees that were felled, de-barked and carted to the property. The feature balustrade was built from Eucalypts salvaged from the Ash Wednesday fires creating a stunning top floor masterpiece that takes you from the mezzanine to a balcony overlooking an abundance of native vegetation.
Each of the enormous four bedrooms benefits from bushland views and large robes with three bedrooms on the top level alongside a large recreational area.
The awe-inspiring master-bedroom is located on the first floor and is completed with a spacious, character ensuite with separate spa bath, shower and toilet. The room offers large solid Jarrah built-in robes with a wood-burning fireplace to keep the space cosy and romantic throughout winter.
A luxurious country kitchen with slabbed wooden benchtops retaining rustic edges is surrounded by timber cupboards with leadlight features, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, large country oven and an electric stovetop. A double sink overlooks the magnificent views and exposed timber beams overhead add yet more character to an already unique space.
The kitchen leads into a relaxed family sitting area overlooking the property with a wood burner at the centre the third natural fire in this home that is heated entirely by wood collected from within the grounds.
A large family bathroom with slate and tiles, wooden vanity unit and spacious shower is separated by a toilet from the adjacent laundry that opens onto the verandah.
The surrounding garden is a therapeutic space to meander amongst the wildflowers, gums and other native trees and listen to the harmonic birdsong that provides a tranquil soundtrack to this idyllic lifestyle. The chorus is made up of over 130 different species of native birds and other wildlife making this not simply a home - but daily retreat!
The holistic sense of wellbeing here is rare to find in real estate, with a location far enough from Mount Gambier to make country living a genuine reality, yet close enough to ensure all needs for local amenities are met. With the Coonawarra a short drive away and Mount Gambier Airport only 4ks away, there's no shortage of chances to impress guests who drop in, seduced by the allure of this home.
The house is fully equipped with a filtered rainwater system from 55,000L underground tanks, while a bore located in the pump shed which has both solar and large capacity electric pumps, services the gardens, vegetable beds and native fruit trees.
Outside entertaining is a joy with a fully integrated sound system extending into the expansive courtyard featuring Klipsch speakers. Whether it's sitting out on your private balcony with a morning coffee or relaxing with wine on the pergola overlooking your spectacular dam there's every opportunity to alfresco until your heart's content.
The list of features and energy-efficient solutions goes on but there's no better way to appreciate the full scope of this property than booking your viewing with Tahlia and spending some time here. This is an opportunity that comes around only once in a lifetime, so don't miss it. RLA 291953
Additional Property Information:
Age/ Built: 1983
Land Size: 25.03 Ha
Council Rates: Approx. $393 Per Quarter
