A beautiful example of New England-style elegance nestled among extraordinary gardens in the heart of charming Exeter village, 'Columbia' is a 3.5-acre estate of distinction. Providing utter privacy and a sumptuous blend of comfort and style, both the home and the grounds will take your breath away. Be transported to an English country estate in the Highlands: impressive camelia hedges, formal parterre gardens and magical secret garden rooms, a tennis court, new heated swimming pool, elevated firepit area, children's playground and tree-lined driveways. Four very large bedrooms (including a spacious parents' retreat of great luxury), an exquisite, light-filled library, media room, country kitchen with living and dining room combined, a large butler's pantry and a spectacular double-height entry foyer have all been skilfully renovated and decorated to create a warm, welcoming family home. Adjoined, but set away from the main home is a spacious studio apartment/home office - open-plan, strikingly stylish and beautifully finished, it boasts exposed beams, a pitched ceiling, a semi-circular picture window, combustion fireplace, timber floorboards and its own bathroom. Once the home of the Yates family - one of the most recognised names in Australian garden history - the garden is one of immense tranquillity and beauty. Artfully structured with colour, height and variety, perennials and annuals, established deciduous trees and exquisite flowering hedges, it is a jewel amongst Highland gardens. Other features of this enchanting property include:
Lovely wainscot/beadboard panelling along many feature wallsNew state of the art master en suite with large picture windowNew 6 star rated gas heating systemRecently updated kitchen includes a traditional Aga stove, Bora induction cooktopExtra wide Tasmanian oak floorboards, decorative features such as leadlight windows, timber-lined ceilings, contemporary chandeliersFenced children's play areaAttached double garage & decorative wrought iron electronic gatesRaised vegetable beds and impressive chicken 'palace' An oasis of greenery, this beautiful property will calm the soul and lift the spirits. 'Columbia' is a place to unwind and escape and ideally located in the heart of Exeter, a coveted Highlands' village with a wonderful General Store and café, a market and a delightful primary school. Just ten minutes to Moss Vale and close to Bowral's café society, hospitals, schools and boutiques, we recommend you arrange your private inspection quickly, to avoid disappointment.
