3 Darmody Place, Sutton

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a prestigious rural lifestyle estate positioned in a tightly held enclave of properties, only minutes from Sutton, with its bakery/coffee shop, pharmacy, general store, stock feed and pony club. "Cheldham" is a stunning 42 acre* property accessed via automatic gates and tree-lined drive, with the main estate residence sitting proud above the circular driveway, commanding an entire north-facing hillside position with sweeping views and picturesque sunsets. Versatility has been built into every aspect of this exceptional property. The residence is well appointed with all rooms of generous proportion. Entering on the upper level through the foyer, you're greeted by the spacious airy open-plan kitchen, family and dining room boasting 3.5m soaring height in the ceilings. Designed with a resort lifestyle in mind, the elevated deck extends off the kitchen providing a sense of space with large full height windows and sliding doors adding streams of natural light. Situated on the upper level with a private balcony, the master suite makes for the perfect parents' retreat with a modern ensuite, large spa bath together with 5 metre length custom built-in robes. The master suite is segregated from the other 3 bedrooms, all located on the lower level, each also with built in robes. The lower-level centers around the large rumpus room which features a kitchenette and separate entry to the sparkling inground, saltwater pool. An additional ensuite is positioned with the lower-level bedrooms allowing option to create a self-contained flat with separate access. There have been several farm improvements made to "Cheldham" that fit the needs and lifestyle of farmers and horse enthusiasts. A large shed takes care of machinery, farm equipment while a stable barn houses 3 undercover yards and a feed & tack room. A fully fenced horse arena provides a perfect place in amongst the tall eucalypts to ride your horses. The second residence is situated out of sight of the main house with its own separate access via East Tallangandra Lane. Freshly updated, this 3-bedroom brick home offers a potential investment and income opportunity or the ideal place for the extended family to live. Features: • 42 acre* property in prime location • Expansive north facing main house with 4 bedrooms plus additional study • 3 bathrooms plus powder room on upper level • Dual integrated ovens • Large rumpus room with kitchenette • Large laundry/mud room with storage and shower • 10m solar heated inground saltwater swimming pool & spa • 3 car carport • 2 slow combustion wood fireplaces with heating ducts to the lower-level bedrooms • Gas heater in formal family room • Split system air conditioners in formal family room and rumpus room • 4.7kw solar system • Bioseptic system • Security alarm • School bus stop at front gate Second house: • 3-bedroom updated brick house • 2 car carport • 1kw solar • Separate right of way access via East Tallangandra Lane • Fully fenced large house yard • Rental assessment: $600-650/wk Additional features • 9 fenced paddocks • 5 dams • 400gal/hr bore connected to 9 standpipes around the main house • 6m x 20m shed • Stable barn with 3 horse yards, tack room and feed room • Sand, fully fenced horse arena • 92,000L total water storage *approx.