Grand Acreage Estate with Privacy, Serenity, and Luxury in Mind – A Rare Hills Opportunity

Description

Unsurpassed luxury, supreme privacy and blissful tranquillity for those who appreciate the finer things in life. This incredible lifestyle property on a palatial 6.5-acre approx. estate, oriented to capture endless views, showcasing all day sun, magnificent sunsets and glimmer of the bay. An unrivalled hills opportunity for large multi-generation families, working from home or those who love to entertain in a private paradise. This superbly built home, appointed to exacting standards in terms of quality and craftsmanship with classic interiors will undoubtedly stand the test of time. Comprehensively renovated using only the finest imported European finishes throughout including stunning bespoke chandeliers. This exemplary residence still retains its homeliness and sense of place – a true reflection that it was designed to be lived in, loved and celebrated with friends.

A distinguished gated entrance creates a sense of mystery as you wind your way down the manicured driveway arriving at the porte cochere. With not a neighbour in sight and only the sound of birdsong in the air, the home takes you on a journey through expansive entertaining areas, breathtaking escapes and relaxing retreats – an inspiring sanctuary that unfolds over two storeys of sophisticated living.

The ground floors marble entrance peels off to two grand entertaining spaces, including one fondly known as the summer/winter room warmed by a Norwegian wood fire and a rumpus room with access to a lavish sized wine cellar to store all your favourite vintages. On this level is a kitchen and powder room for effortless entertaining and flexibility.

A timber staircase lined in luxe 100% wool carpet beckons you upstairs where a Tuscan travertine level is revealed, highlighted by a show-stopping 18th century chandelier from Belgium. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms (plus a powder room) including master with spa-ensuite featuring alabaster benchtops and bidet, plentiful robes and gorgeous garden views. Both bathrooms are defined by Brazilian slate accent showers, bespoke vanities with a continuation of the travertine delivering seamless elegance.

Belgian etched glass doors open through to the dining zone under a French castle chandelier with sitting area to take in the dreamy views over a cuppa which flows through to the sunroom. This “Great Room" is the heart of the house, effortlessly combining living, dining and lounge areas while remaining connected to the country style kitchen via doors bought from a Monastery in The Ardennes. Adorned with Carrara marble bench tops and a 900mm cooker, the eat-in kitchen will delight the chef of the home with its incorporated Butler’s/laundry and grand open space.

A perfectly poised terrace overlooks your own private parklands of layered rolling lawns dotted with European Chestnut, Conifer and Japanese maple trees plus glorious Hydrangeas imported from Italy, as well as a showcase pond with an abundance of goldfish. An entertainer's dream – it allows you and your guests to enjoy the stunning grounds below, then at sunset the sky is ablaze with colour, perfect for wine o’clock.

Meandering paths, elaborate stonework, manicured hedges and a forest area are nothing short of a wonderland. You will never tire of the ever changing views throughout the seasons as the Rhododendrons, Camellias and Azaleas bloom and deciduous trees colour in autumn.

A short drive to Olinda and Monbulk townships and an array of world-renowned tourist attractions, award winning vineyards, distilleries & forest walks.

More to Love:
• Originally built by the Barro Family with the current owner of 23 years comprehensively renovating & importing high-end materials from Europe
• Only two owners over its 47 year history
• Spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay, Phillip Island & the twinkling lights of the foothills
• Travertine floors imported from Umbria, Tuscany. Slate in the bathrooms imported from Brazil
• Bitumen driveway of approx. 300m with two carports (one at the front & back door servicing a circular drive that frames the home)
• Four car garage made of double brick plus workshop space
• Large garden machinery shed
• Outside lights on driveway, gates, the house & garages
• Exterior painted every 7 years
• Water taps & electricity everywhere in the garden for easy entertaining
• A generator room connected to high powered mains
• Comprehensive security system in house & garage
• Upstairs and downstairs heated flooring
• A “Chook Mahal” – super-sized chicken coop
• Three rainwater tanks
• Fountain in the pond

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