Nestled within a most picturesque & private pocket with breathtaking views that stretch out across the Valley to the Ranges, this magnificent late 1870s homestead & its outbuildings of immense character are surrounded by a wonderland of nature on 41 glorious acres. With approx 9 acres of premium vineyard & a pocket of Shiraz vines dating back to 1890, this is a property that will reward you on so many levels & provide an enviable & soulful lifestyle in this secret hideaway sanctuary.
They say a family that plays together stays together & this haven will ensure you create many of those great memories along with welcomed friends who join you to savour this uniquely beautiful rural setting. A decked verandah for alfresco gatherings overlooks the stunning garden where colour surprises throughout the year & exotic botanical varieties add to the ever-evolving display of seasonal hues. Grand old majestic gums grace the outlook & closest to the homestead, the garden has been planned to allow winter sunshine in to warm, whilst summer brings a shady oasis to protect. Across from the home the propertys tennis court is perfectly positioned & edging its western side, a row of deciduous trees idyllically shades on those long hot afternoons courtside.
Looking out to views from every window, this fine old home has been modernised & cleverly extended to create living spaces that connect within the newer semi-open plan. Four big bedrooms & two family bathrooms surround the three living zones; one a dining room adjacent the kitchen; another, a lounge room ideal for home theatre use; & the third, a huge family living room with slow combustion wood-fire & floor to ceiling glass that unites the indoors & the out.
Refurbished approximately 10 or so years ago, the kitchen reflects the tones of sky, sand & water with light blonde timber toned cabinetry, aquamarine bench tops & turquoise glass splash-backs. A casement window provides a snapshot of outdoor colour & right throughout this spacious residence, original character mixes beautifully back with modern comfort & abundant natural light. Verandahs all around the home provide endless undercover space to entice you outdoors to read, relax & unwind in the presence of nature & to chase, or retreat from the sun.
Positioned beside the homestead, the propertys stone outbuildings are also overloaded with charm & original features; three separate rooms & a downstairs cellar rich with old timber, hold so many possibilities for refurbishment & your own re-invention.
The excellent shedding here includes an old machinery shed, four bay shed equipped with workshop, modern 30x20 implement shed, a number of small wood-shelters & numerous chook pens. Veggies thrive in the rich soils here & gifts from the orchard include avocadoes, mandarin, oranges, lemons, plums, apples, pears, walnuts & cherries.
In this undulating setting, the premium vineyard of approximately 3.6 hectares (9 acres) is naturally sheltered & comprises of a small portion of Shiraz vines that date back to 1890 & a combination of Shiraz, Cabernet & Merlot planted mostly in the early 1990s. The propertys harvest has been welcomed by an iconic local label.
This is a property that has seen so much of life yet has so much more life to give, a property that has stayed true to its roots whilst evolving with the lives within it. Beauty is here to enjoy & claim as a part of your everyday existence, the place & the space to begin the very next chapter of your own lifes story.
