Emerging from the winding driveway in a picture postcard setting sits Sunnybanks, a gorgeous country homestead on 30 acres of rolling hills that combines the class and character of its 19th century history with a totally modern makeover framed with pretty cottage gardens.
The home consists of two cottage structures the original and the new joined with a glass carpeted link way, cleverly separating the accommodation and living spaces and creating protected courtyards and decks for entertaining.
The original cottage, built in the mid to late 1800s, houses the three bedrooms with ceiling fans, a country style laundry and a gorgeous modern bathroom with under floor heating. Although totally renovated to blend with the new addition, it contains the original Baltic pine internal walls and the integrity of its past.
Through the link way, the new addition, an open plan kitchen, dining and family room is stunning with its pitched roof, exposed beams, polished floorboards, selection of timbers and views. It features a beautiful gourmet kitchen with Tas oak and jarrah cupboards, stainless steel appliances, a large square central island block with granite top and wall study. A Bell Brook wood heater and a reverse cycle heat pump ensure heating and cooling options, and the homestead is fully insulated. Full length bi-fold doors open up to a large deck area and the sounds of the Forcett Rivulet and waterfalls to enjoy afternoon drinks. On the opposite side is a pebble concrete patio with firepit and sandstone seating.
Solar panels generate 3 kilowatts of energy, making surplus to put back into the grid and offset power costs, while two dams, the rivulet and tank water mean no water or sewage bills. There is a separate two car garage built in the same cottage style and an old barn with loads of character, easily adapted to a games room, guest accommodation or artists studio. Other outhouses include two large sheds, a substantial workshop, designer chook house, dog run and stables, perfect for a family with horses.
A raised vegetable garden, olive grove, fruit trees and a row of cork elms make this the complete package for a family who wants to enjoy the country rural life but be just 1 kilometre from Arthur Highway, 5 minutes to Sorell and 30 minutes to the CBD. The ultimate lifestyle change property.
