Escape to tranquil country living just 28 minutes from Canberra, set on a private 5.2-acre parcel with breath-taking views across the Tinderry Mountains. Architecturally inspired by Japanese design, this light-filled home wraps seamlessly around the hillside, offering expansive open-plan living, generous accommodation, established gardens, and exceptional water security, an idyllic rural retreat with modern comfort and convenience.
THE HOME
The open-plan living area forms the heart of the home, with floor-to-ceiling glazing and raked ceilings creating a bright and inviting space. The new kitchen, finished with stone benchtops, flows into the living and dining area, and multiple access points lead onto the large front verandah, perfect for entertaining or enjoying the rural outlook.
The master suite offers a private retreat with a walk-in robe and ensuite, as well as uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape to the east and south.
The remaining three generously sized bedrooms, all with views to the mountains, are serviced by the main bathroom with a bathtub and separate toilet, providing flexibility for family or guests. Ducted evaporative cooling and a large slow-combustion fireplace ensure year-round comfort.
Established gardens include a new firepit area with spectacular views, a productive orchard, lavender rows, veggie beds, a lawn area for the trampoline, gravel paths, and native plantings (over 400 established trees), extensive water access (27,500L rainwater tanks plus a 60m bore feeding a 90k litre tank). A double carport and shed provide ample space for vehicles, tools, or storage, completing this practical and highly functional rural lifestyle property.
THE LOCATION
Situated 5km south of the picturesque village of Michelago, this property nestles between the Tinderry Range to the east and the Murrumbidgee River and Clear Range to the west, offering a peaceful rural setting with expansive mountain and bushland views, as well as easy access to the river for fishing and swimming. It is a short drive from key locations, just 28 minutes from Canberra and 42 minutes from Cooma, while maintaining the tranquillity of country living. The surrounding area features a mix of rural lifestyle properties and farms, creating a calm, community-focused environment.
Michelago village offers a well-stocked licensed store and café, primary school, community hall, local church, and recreational facilities including a sports oval and playground. The village hosts regular events and markets, fostering a warm, welcoming atmosphere. With essential services and a strong sense of community, Michelago is ideal for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle within reach of urban amenities.
FROM THE SELLER
'We first fell in love with 23 Mount Livingstone Road long before we owned it, admiring it on drives to the south coast from Tuggeranong. For the past eight years it has been a wonderful family home, perfectly suited to raising our two children, with generous bedrooms, a great home office, and a cosy front room centred around a large fireplace. The new kitchen, breathtaking views from the bedroom and deck, and unforgettable night skies—watching the Milky Way rise over the Tinderries—have made everyday life feel special. Sunrises, particularly in spring and autumn when mist fills the valley below, are truly spectacular.
The grounds and surrounding community have been just as memorable. The productive orchard, expansive lavender fields, winding paths, and abundant wildlife have made the property both beautiful and easy to maintain, while offering endless opportunities for play, entertaining, and quiet reflection. We’ve loved bonfires, gatherings by the firepit, and simple daily rituals like coffee at the local store, which reflects the warmth of the wider Michelago community. The region itself offers remarkable adventures—from trails in the Tinderrys and dark, inspiring skies to swims in the Murrumbidgee and easy access to the south coast. It’s a place that combines privacy, connection, and natural beauty in a way that is truly rare.'
HIGHLIGHTS
Just a 28 minute drive from Canberra (from Calwell Shopping Centre)
Stunning rural setting with sweeping views to the Tinderry Mountain Reserve
Architecturally inspired by Japanese design, wrapping gracefully around the hillside
Clever floorplan ensures every room captures natural light and spectacular views
Massive open-plan living space with floor-to-ceiling glazing and slow combustion fireplace
Four spacious bedrooms including a master with ensuite and walk-in robe
Near new kitchen with stone benches, breakfast bar, excellent storage, 900mm Westinghouse cooktop and Billi hot and cold filtered tap
Main bathroom with bathtub and separate toilet
Large front verandah with multiple access points to the house – perfect for entertaining
Established gardens including a productive orchard, mature trees, lavender rows, native plants and veggie patches
Entertaining area with firepit and spectacular mountain views
Double carport and large shed for tools or extra storage
Ducted evaporative cooling
Fast and reliable fixed wireless internet
Newly painted interior
Newly refinished timber floorboards
Ample water supply with 27,500L rainwater tanks plus a 60m bore feeding a 90,000L tank
Positioned on a private, manageable 5.2-acre block
Minutes from Michelago village and primary school
17 mins to Bredbo, 42 mins to Cooma and 1.5hrs to Jindabyne
DETAILS
Block: 20,968m2 / 5.2 acres
Rates: $504 per quarter
All figures are approximate
Please contact Jonathan Irwin for more information on 0421 040 082 or jonathan@irwinproperty.com.au.
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