An architect-designed masterpiece sitting on around 2.8 hectares of pristine rural countryside, this magnificent Mindaribba property is in a class of its own.
Built by the award-winning Stibbard Homes in 2001, the stunning four-bedroom residence skillfully blends traditional elements and attractive timber joinery with more contemporary details and premium finishes, creating the look of a classic country homestead and the high end feel of a luxurious retreat.
Timber post and rail fences, and paddocks dotted with towering gum trees provide a fitting first impression as the asphalt driveway meanders its way up past a line of ornamental pear trees to the rendered brick and Colorbond roof home.
Sitting majestically amongst the rolling hillsides, with a neutral colour scheme that blends naturally with the surrounding environment, the home offers everything you could want in a grand country residence.
Light colours on the walls and spacious rooms make the home feel bright and airy, with an abundance of natural light flooding in through the timber-framed double hung windows and French doors.
The home is designed for those who love to entertain, with an abundance of large, open living spaces orientated to capture the views of the lovely countryside surrounding the home. A casual cocktail lounge off the foyer, complete with its own bar and wine cellar, provides the perfect spot for pre-dinner drinks while the combined formal living and dining room is ideal for hosting dinner parties.
The casual meals area and family room adjacent to the kitchen offer a more relaxed setting for family meals, while both the lounge rooms offer the cosy heat of new gas fireplaces.
The vast u-shaped kitchen and stunning island bench provide a focal point in the open plan living area, with eye-catching stone benchtops and new stainless steel appliances that add to the propertys luxe country look. A walk-in pantry with doors at either end provides a convenient access point for the formal living and dining room, while additional storage space is provided by linen cupboards located on either side of the hallway that leads to the nearby laundry.
Three of the four bedrooms run along the front of the home to the left of the entry, while the grand master suite is separated from the other bedrooms at the rear, with large picture windows and French doors overlooking the verandah.
Triple door built-in wardrobes provide ample storage in the bedrooms, while the master suite has an extensive walk-in-wardrobe and decadent ensuite with his and hers showerheads and vanities.
The master suite provides direct access to the traditional wide verandah that wraps across the rear of the home, while the front verandah offers the perfect place to sit and enjoy a cuppa while the sun goes down.
A stand-alone pool-side pavilion is sure to be a hive of activity, especially during the warmer months when you can cook up a storm in the outdoor kitchen, which comes complete with hot and cold running water, soft-closing cabinetry, granite benchtop, bar fridge, pizza oven, gas cooktop and brand new built-in barbecue
Pull up a stool at the high built-in timber bench at one end of the space and relax as you breathe in the tranquility of the rural setting, or take a refreshing dip in the salt-water chlorinated inground pool, which is sure to be the envy of your friends this summer.
The propertys impressive list of inclusions features everything from automatic entry gates to an underground irrigation system and a timber jetty on the picture-perfect dam, along with a vast five-bay shed at the rear of the home, which has built-in shelving and cabinetry.
Established gardens and trees throughout the yard add to the propertys gorgeous natural backdrop, while multiple fruit trees including citrus, plum, peach, olive and nectarine will provide a bountiful harvest.
Located on Tocal Road at Mindaribba, the property enjoys the peace and privacy of a rural residence with the convenience of still being just over 10 minutes from the major urban centre of Maitland. The historic hamlet of Paterson is around five minutes down the road, providing a gateway to the natural splendour of the Chichester State Forest and Barrington Tops National Park just over an hours drive north, while the attractions of Sydney are approximately two hours away via the M1 motorway.
SMS 352Tocal to 0428 166 755 for a link to the on-line property brochure.
