This impeccable property is squarely centred around entertaining. Think weekends with friends, jumping off the jetty into the dam or relaxing on a sun lounge after a dip; sitting around the fire pit at the end of the day or in front of a roaring fire inside on cooler nights; hosting sophisticated dinner parties or casual cinema nights and sleepover parties: this 5 bedroom home with separate guest house has plenty of space for large families or weekend guests.
On the ground floor, the spectacular open plan kitchen and informal dining area occupies the heart of the home. The incredible AGA 5 oven cooker is a standout feature in a kitchen packed with features: from the large kitchen benchtop with seating, to the walk-in pantry, two dishwashers, Carrara marble benchtops, handmade timber face fronted cabinetry, underfloor heating and imported travertine flooring in a classic French pattern. The informal dining area has a gas fireplace and French doors opening out to the garden and outside entertaining area. This space was designed by Charlotte Coote of internationally recognised interior design firm Coote & Co and it shows.
The formal lounge and dining area, also designed by Coote & Co and featuring in a soon to be released book, is this classic country estate, with its big open fire, generous proportions, large double glazed windows and French doors leading outside to a paved patio area.
The ground floor also has a bedroom with built-in robes and ensuite, a study (or 6th bedroom), cellar, laundry, mudroom and link to the 3 car garage with storeroom and separate wood store.
Upstairs, there are 4 more bedrooms (one with an adjoining retreat and another with built-in double bunk), a cinema room with 2 large, tiered couches perfect for watching movies with friends, a main bathroom and storeroom. The elegant master bedroom has a walk-in robe and a large ensuite with freestanding bath, walk-in fully tiled shower, dual vanity and travertine flooring. Double doors from the master and from the ensuite open on to a balcony with views across the dam to Mount Towrong.
Outside, the style and attention to detail continues. With a garden designed by award-winning landscape designer Lisa Stafford, all of the hard work has been done. Fully irrigated, with an app-controlled watering system, night lighting installed and extensive planting to complement the established trees, the garden is a sanctuary. The fire pit, with its built-in seating, is a place to unwind. The dam, with a new jetty and space for sun lounges, is a place for kids and adults alike to enjoy and have fun. There is also a separate guesthouse that could be used for over-flow guests or even paying guests.As you would expect from a home of this calibre, there is a commercial grade CCTV system on a dedicated internet service and keypad entry points. There is literally nothing to be done except move in and enjoy.
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