24 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral 4861 2799

FA BU LO U S 1 0 0 AC R E E S TAT E
Southern Highlands NSW
In a picture perfect parkland setting… a neo-classical home of grand proportions with adjoining excellent equine facilities.
Due to health, the owner is downsizing & has re-purchased nearby.
$4.7 Million
Drew Lindsay 0412 180 765 • John Ross 0417 022 211
24 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral
4861 2799
www.drewlindsay.com.au
“VILLA ROSSI”
Robertson
A spectacular retreat designed by leading architect Luigi Rosselli providing a unique & luxurious lifestyle for the most discerning buyer. Behind an ornately
gated entrance, grand in scale & style, "Villa Rossi" is surrounded by 20 acres of amazing gardens & lush pastures captivating the charm & character of
Tuscany in the Southern Highlands of NSW.
$4.75 Million
Drew Lindsay 0412 180 765 • John Ross 0417 022 211
24 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral
4861 2799
Agent Interest
www.drewlindsay.com.au
“INVERGOWRIE”
Exeter
An iconic & historic Highlands Estate surrounded by a 26 acre Sorenson garden; vast in size & providing charm & character of a bygone era.
Expressions of Interest
Bruce Eason 0419 282 848
Drew Lindsay
0412 180 765
" WA R R AW O N G H O U S E "
M o ss V a l e
Magnificent circa 1913 homestead of substantial proportions & coach house set in 5 acres of glorious gardens...
• A flexible floor plan with a variety of living areas: oak panelled formal dining & spacious sitting rooms
opening onto surrounding verandahs with views over the gardens
• Large & well appointed kitchen opening onto sunny inner courtyard with adjoining cellar room, laundry & mud room
• 4 bedrooms, study (or 5th bedroom) & in total 3 bathrooms • Tennis court, garden pavilion & garaging for 6 vehicles
• Detached double storey coach house with potential to convert to self-contained guest accommodation (STCA)
A significant & totally private garden estate securely set behind high
electric gates, "Warrawong House" is an impeccably presented home
Asking $2.5 Million
Drew Lindsay 0412 180 765 • Karl Zabel 0432 410 275 • John Renouf 0439 457 199
24 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral
4861 2799
www.drewlindsay.com.au
“ELEUTHERA”
Exeter
Inspired by the modernist architectural forms of Frank Lloyd Wright, a spectacular stone, glass &
masonry retreat of vast proportions in a perfect 100 acre setting providing privacy & seclusion...
• Generously appointed living areas featuring large picture windows with spectacular views over the gardens & beyond
• Absolute chef’s kitchen with AGA & AGA Companion & quality European appliances
• 5 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study & large climate controlled wine cellar
• Gallery overlooking inner courtyard featuring outdoor kitchen, stunning heated in-ground pool & tennis court
• 3 bedroom manager’s cottage, 2 bedroom barn style guest accommodation, stables, extensive outbuildings/infrastructure & abundant water
Only 1.5 hours from Sydney & an hour from Canberra; “Eleuthera” is a world class estate.
Asking $6.5 Million
Drew Lindsay 0412 180 765 • Karl Zabel 0432 410 275
24 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral
4861 2799
www.drewlindsay.com.au
“LUBERON”
Berrima
Inspired by the villas of France; a beautifully constructed architect-designed masterpiece on 8 acres enjoying truly spectacular northerly views & grand
walled parterre gardens. Only minutes from Berrima, Bowral & Mittagong; a perfect Highlands retreat. Owners relocating – must be sold.
Asking $2.6 Million
Karl Zabel 0432 410 275 • Drew Lindsay 0412 180 765
24 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral
4861 2799
www.drewlindsay.com.au
Contents
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STORY
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RED COW
CHARM
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GO
WITH
THE
FLOW
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104
THE MUSIC ROOM
Many musicians dream of
having a purpose-built
music room in their own
home. Janet Ninio explains
how she built a room
enjoyed by performers and
audiences alike.
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RED COW CHARM
Discover why Red Cow
Farm is the most visited
garden in the Southern
Highlands, attracting visitors
from around the world.
REGULARS
JUST ADD VINTAGE
Vintage clothing is
coveted by hipsters,
fashionistas and others
who use their dress
sense and street style to
express individuality.
Meet four devotees
running vintage ventures
in the Highlands.
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ZOE SEES
THE LIGHT
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ZOE SEES THE LIGHT
Zoe Young’s star is on the
rise. Last year, her work
hung in the Archibald Prize
and the rewards keep
coming. The Bowral artist
explains how becoming a
parent has changed her
approach to art.
GO WITH THE FLOW
With so many proud
garden owners in the
Highlands, it wasn’t hard
to find some fabulous
examples of fountains,
some understated and
some that make a splash.
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82
ROOM
VINTAGE
TAKE A CHANCE ON ME
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THE INSTANT
COUNTRY MANOR
The manor houses of
France’s Champagne region
inspired the owners of a
new Bowral home to build
and relocate from Mosman,
bringing an antique
collection that instantly set
the scene.
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THE MUSIC
108
JUST ADD
KANGAROO
FEATHERS
Exeter farmer Graham
Brown and the Moss
Vale Light Horse Troop
are working harder than
ever to keep the
memory of the Light
Horse alive in this Anzac
Centenary year.
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REMEMBERING
THE 1200
The lives of 1200
Southern Highlands
men and women who
served as soldiers,
sailors, airmen and
nurses in World War I
are celebrated in a new
exhibition in Berrima.
HIGHLANDS DRIVE
Taking a few back roads
from Robertson to Berry
leads to an even more
spectacular journey. Add
a stop in Kangaroo Valley,
and you’ve got a perfect
way to spend the day.
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SATURDAY
MORNING LIVE
For 31 years, Saturday
morning shoppers in
Bowral have had the
rare experience of
hearing live piano music.
144
START YOUR ENGINES
It’s a little known fact but
motorcycle racing in
Australia got its start in
Goulburn. Teacher Wayne
Adams has organised a
monument to mark the
site of the first Australian
Grand Prix, held in 1924.
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DREAM ESTATES
Jonathan Chancellor
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HIGHLAND
LIFE
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CLOSE UP &
PERSONAL
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A PLACE IN
THE COUNTRY
THE GARDEN
102INApril/May
AND NOW
114THEN
Anzac Day Bowral
124BOOK
REVIEWS
134FOOD
Take a chance on me
DRINKING
140GOOD
Rob Geddes
MARQUES
148TOP
Paul Murrell
CAR
150CLASSIC
Citroen Light 15
THE
152AROUND
HIGHLANDS
168WEDDINGS
176LIFE ON THE LAND
our cover: the instant country manor
photographed by tony sheffield.
H I G H L I F E M AG A Z I N E .CO M . A U
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JONATHAN
JONATHAN
CHANCELLOR
CHANCELLOR
DREAM
DREAM
ESTATES
ESTATES
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t was a busy summer for celebrity sales.
Television personalities Andrew Denton
and Jennifer Byrne have bought a two
hectare retreat at Mount Murray. The $1.1
million property was sold by artist Anne
Judell to the couple, who recently relocated
from Double Bay to a $4,025,000 Surry
Hills penthouse. Late last year the actor
John Waters and his wife Zoe Burton sold
their $1,625,000 Leichhardt home given
their relocation to Robertson. They bought
an old, four bedroom, weatherboard
farmhouse on two hectares for $712,000.
And without confirmation from Ian
Rayner Real Estate, there are whispers that
former Australian Medical Association
president Dr Kerryn Phelps and her
partner, Jackie Stricker-Phelps, have
bought a small acreage in Bowral.
K
alimna Farm, the Burrawang
garden estate, marketed as possibly
the most private acre in the hamlet,
has been listed with $2.3 million
expectations. The lifestyle property has
been the weekender of Campaign Brief
publisher Michael Lynch and partner
Patsy Peacock, chairman of bestadsontv.
com. The five bedroom offering is
through Michael Maloney at Richardson
& Wrench Bowral.
G
lencraig, the 10 hectare Sutton
Forest property, has been listed
with $3.3 million plus hopes
through Angus Campbell-Jones at
Campbell-Jones Property. It last sold at
$3.4 million in 2005. The house first sold
in 1998 for $1.94 million, after being
built by John Hewson.
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H I G H L I F E M AG A Z I N E .CO M . A U
completion seven years ago. The two
hectare grounds have a lake with a
Monet-inspired bridge.
T
he Mount Gibraltar P&O-style
property Yammatree has been sold
by property company director
Richard Sheppard. He recently subdivided
the lot down to 4000 square metres,
keeping the remainder as part of his
neighbouring property, High Roding. Drew
Lindsay Real Estate agent Karl Zabel had a
$1.35 million asking price and secured
around $1.3 million for the 1930s house,
which was built by Don Bradman’s
brother, Vic.
B
usinessman and commentator John
Hewson has listed Invergowrie, the
Tudor-style Exeter estate, built in
the 1930s for BHP industrialist Sir Cecil
Hoskins, which now stands on 10.5
hectares. The seven bedroom house comes
with library, ballroom, studies and billiard
room. The grounds have Paul Sorensen
gardens with tennis court, bocce pit,
swimming pool, croquet lawn, orchard,
vegetable gardens, a Japanese garden with
waterfall, aviary and three guest houses.
Designed by architect Geoffrey Loveridge,
Invergowie replaced Headlands, which had
been owned by the Yates seed family.
Hewson and his wife, Jessica Wilson, have
enlisted Drew Lindsay Real Estate.
kalimna farm (top left), redlands (top) and the mill
yammatree
M
anderley, the Bowral lakeside
manor owned by the Lins family,
is for sale through Margaret
McCauley Real Estate. The 22 year old
house, built to a $1 million contract, is
the masterpiece constructed by builder
Roy Alvaro and his wife, Wendy. The
estate last traded when Paul Hanna, the
self-help author, sold it for $3.35 million
in 2010, having paid $5 million in 2006.
It is now for sale at $5.5 million.
T
he Alvaros are coincidently seeking
buyers for their seven bedroom,
seven bathroom Bowral trophy
home through Carmen Avila at the Surry
Hills agency, Ozway Realty. Built to the
highest standards, the Tuscan-inspired
Bellagio was a winner of the HIA
Building Awards for design, luxury,
construction and beauty after its
T
he 1847 Moss Vale property, The
Mill, has been listed with a
$1,995,000 asking price. It was a
small part of the Throsby Park estate.
Agent Susie Embleton says the 1916
gardens were established by returning
soldiers from World War I, when it was a
Red Cross convalescent home.
R
edlands, the landmark Tudor-style
home at Mittagong, has been sold
for $2.35 million by Maxine
Klumper through Cameron McKillop at
McKillop Property, in conjunction with
McGrath Estate Agents. Redlands was
John Hewson’s first home in the
Highlands, costing $106,000 in 1977 and
selling for $380,000 in 1985.
n Jonathan Chancellor is editor at large
at propertyobserver.com.au
“glencraig” sutton forest
A grand country house, set privately behind large security gates upon 25 acres (10 ha) and surrounded by a beautifully
manicured, mature garden...
A superb new kitchen fitted with every convenience adjoins a casual dining area and family lounge room with vaulted
ceilings, parquetry floors and a stone fire place surrounding a Cheminees Philippe fire...
5 bedrooms, serviced by 4½ bathrooms, billiard/games room with wet bar...
Other features include a spectacular glass conservatory, all weather tennis court, a stable complex and large machinery
shed, stock yards, pasture improved paddocks and new fencing...
Offers above $3,300,000
David Newgrosh ~ 0418 246 374
www.davidnewgroshre.com.au
Angus Campbell-Jones ~ 4861 2550 ~ 0400 300 444
www.cjpbowral.com.au
203 oxley drive, mt gibraltar...
A manicured ½ acre block (2097sqm) with beautiful established trees, all services and security gated entry...A mountain
top setting approx 3kms from Bowral town centre on the “sunny side” of the Gib...This immaculate home built in the
mid 90’s faces due north capturing all day sun, together with views towards the Nattai National Park...A superb kitchen
with Belling stove adjoins open plan living areas with high ceilings, timber floors and French doors opening to an
entertaining deck...4 bedrooms, plus study, 3 bathrooms and garaging for 2 cars...
$1,250,000
40 handleys lane, mittagong...
A classic country home overlooking your private lake; 31 acres (12.6 ha) of fertile grazing land, only 10 minutes to
Bowral, Mittagong and Berrima...North facing home with light filled open plan living areas with French doors opening on
to wide covered verandahs and surrounded by a garden of great beauty...White washed cathedral ceilings, polished timber
floors, wood fires, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage plus separate pavilion offering guest accommodation, barn style
machinery shedding...
$1,890,000
Angus Campbell-Jones
0400 300 444 ~ 02 4861 2550
www.cjpbowral.com.au
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kangaloon Road, Bowral
26 architecturally designed Golf Course homes, various floor plans from 2 bedrooms plus study to 3 bedrooms, all
with 2 bathrooms and 1.5 to 2+ garages...
Quality inclusions throughout including high ceilings and double glazing, central heating and
reverse cycle air conditioning, stone bench tops and a full complement of Miele appliances...
Construction commencing in early 2015...
Prices from $625,000 to $825,000 (average price $775,000)...
Bill Carpenter ~ 4861 7999 ~ 0417 691 002
www. wmcarpenter.com.au
Angus Campbell-Jones ~ 4861 2550 ~ 0400 300 444
www.cjpbowral.com.au
MOSS VALE $1,275,000
PRIME RURAL LAND
• Rural holding of 43.33ha (107 acres)
• Gently rolling country, deep rich brown loam soil
• Improved pastures, dams, bore, mature conifers
• Lock-up brick building, large concrete tank
• Ideal building site, power on site
• Excellent holding close to Moss Vale
randw.com.au/1971132
BURRAWANG $475,000
LEVEL BLOCK WITH APPROVAL FOR 4 BEDROOM RESIDENCE
• A superb lot of 1292m² of level land, easy to build on
• 25.6m frontage, approximately 50m deep
• Services available; town water, power
• Approval for 4 bedroom weatherboard home with iron roof • A close walk to the village centre.
* Agent interest
randw.com.au/246814
BURRAWANG $1,250,000
26.33HA – TWO SEPARATE TITLES WITH
BUILDING ENTITLEMENTS
• Lot 1 – 25.33ha (62.5 acres) - Rolling, deep, rich basalt soil
• Exceptional views in all directions, two dams
• Large conifer shelter belts, native timber
• Lot 2 – 1 ha (2.5 acres) - Good building site, native trees
• To be sold as one property
• Close to the village, 15 minutes to town
randw.com.au/246077
WILDES MEADOW Offers over $749,000
‘WILDESIDE’ WARM AND INVITING WITH STUNNING VIEWS
• Down a country lane in amazing surrounds
• Lounge/dining with high raked ceilings
• Open plan kitchen & living room
• 3 bedrooms with BIRs, main with ensuite & WIR
• Sunny deck, carport, 2 bay shed, water tank
• Small rainforest, on 5 acres of prime grazing land
randw.com.au/1824886
www.randw.com.au/bowral
4861 1466
Bowral
Michael Maloney 0414 482 150 • Barry McClarnon 0421 141 944 • Elizabeth McLaughlin 0432 219 521
Bowral
www.randw.com.au/bowral
4861 1466
Warm and inviting with vast spaces to relax, dine and entertain. Stunning main living area with giant glass sliding doors to bring the outside in,
a wonderful kitchen and bar with terrazzo benchtops, cosy lounge room, north facing sunroom and dining area, plus dream studio/media room.
Could there be a more delightful
or perfect spot to enjoy the high life?
ImagIne yourself at Kalimna farm,
an exquisitely finished 4 bedroom home
set on just over one acre that would feel
very much at home on Queen street
Woollahra, if it wasn’t for the epic views
of the southern Highlands that shower
its open-frontage in morning light.
Walk to the historic, picturesque
village of Burrawang, and the awardwinning Burrawang Hotel, the school
of arts and general store Café.
This home, with expectations
around $2.3 million, has the charm of
the old, and drama of the new – a rare
combination to find in the Highlands.
If you like what you see above call
michael maloney from richardson &
Wrench Bowral on 0414 482 150 to
arrange an inspection.
for more info, pics and to view the
video, go to: www.kalimnafarm.com
MOSS VALE $900,000
‘LINDEN LODGE’ BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED
HOME IN A PEACEFUL LOCATION
• Spacious, open plan, modern & light-filled
• 5 generous bedrooms with built-ins, main with ensuite & WIR
• Media/rumpus room, study, r/c air con, alarm system
• Kitchen with 5 burner gas cook top, dishwasher & pantry
• Covered paved area & outdoor spa
• 3 car garage + dbl with workshop, 6573m²
randw.com.au/245140
BURRAWANG $1,350,000
'MIRRABOOKA' SUPERB HOME & AMAZING GARDEN
• 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite & walk-in robe
• Weatherboard, high ceilings, French doors, wrap-around
verandah
• Modern kitchen with marble bench tops & casual dining area
• 2 r/c air-cons, ducted heating, open & s/c fires
• Carport, massive 3 bay lock-up shed
• Chook pen, vegie plot, citrus orchard, dam, bore, 3 acres
randw.com.au/245017
BUNDANOON
$3,500,000
CIRCA 1894 GRAND RESIDENCE
• High ceilings, wide verandah, grand cedar hallway
• Formal dining/drawing room with 2 marble fire places
• 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (inc. guest accom. above 3 car garage)
• Magnificent garden, rolling acreage with good stands of timber
• Set up for cattle, 55.17ha (136 acres)
• Machinery shed, barn, old shearing shed
• Wonderful lake with bridge, beautiful dam
randw.com.au/246812
ALPINE $2,875,000
‘ROSEHILL FARM’ RENOVATED 1800S HOME ON A SUPERB 23 ACRES
• High ceilings, French doors, open fires, vast open plan living
• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + self-contained 2 bedroom cottage
• Courtyard, wrap-around verandah, tennis court
• Barn with stables, tack & feed room, mezzanine
• Lock-up shed, 2-room pavilion, full size dressage arena
• Paddocks, town water, conifer hedges a feature
randw.com.au/249653
www.randw.com.au/bowral
4861 1466
Bowral
Michael Maloney 0414 482 150 • Barry McClarnon 0421 141 944 • Elizabeth McLaughlin 0432 219 521
Bowral
www.randw.com.au/bowral
4861 1466
BERRIMA $2,600,000
‘LUBERON’ STUNNING HOME ON 8 ACRES
• 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
• Formal & informal living, timber floorboards
• New kitchen, sunny conservatory, media room
• Paved terrace with stunning northerly aspect
• Championship tennis court, double remote garage, alarm
• Walled parterre gardens, on 3.19ha approx., floor area 334m²
randw.com.au/246794
SUTTON FOREST Offers over $3,100,000
ENDLESS NORTHERN VIEWS ON 100 ACRES
• Double brick, high ceilings, wide verandahs
• 5 double bedrooms & 4 bathrooms with underfloor heating
• Picturesque lake, in-ground filtered fish pond
• Stunning established trees & gardens
• Huge shed, cattle yards, quality fencing, auto gates
• Irrigated lawns, bore, 4 dams, solar & wind power
randw.com.au/1809477
BOWRAL $2,750,000
‘MANDOLIN’ CONVENIENT COUNTRY LIVING ON 70 ACRES
• Stunning rural vista overlooking the property
• Federation style, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• Timber floors, high ceilings, open & s/c fires
• Northerly aspect, double river frontage, dams
• Artist studio, tennis court, well established garden
• 10 minutes to town, 1.5 hours to Sydney
randw.com.au/244470
MOSS VALE $2,975,000
‘WHITEOAK’ AN EXCEPTIONAL RURAL HOLDING ON 99 ACRES
• Very substantial family home with great views
• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + guest accommodation
• Magnificent old garden setting, many exotic and natural trees
• Dbl garage & carport, sheds, old dairy, lock-up brick building
• Timber & steel stockyards, cattle fencing, some post & rail fences
• Stone entry, auto gates, 3 road access points
randw.com.au/246372
www.randw.com.au/bowral
4861 1466
Bowral
Michael Maloney 0414 482 150 • Barry McClarnon 0421 141 944 • Elizabeth McLaughlin 0432 219 521
Bowral
www.randw.com.au/bowral
4861 1466
“WOLLUMBI”
A Southern
Highlands
Property of
Importance
Bill Carpenter 0417 691 002 or 4861 7999
W.M. CARPENTER & ASSOCIATES
Tony Barron 0414 333 100
David Newgrosh 0418 246 374
Arguably the finest holding in the New South Wales Southern Highlands, “Wollumbi” comprises approximately
1,600 acres of gently undulating, highly improved land producing award winning Red Angus cattle, olive oils and distinguished wines.
The jewel of the Wollumbi Estate is the exceptional French Provincial home with its stone floors, timber and plaster ceilings,
beautifully proportioned living rooms and brilliant natural light.
The home is surrounded by drystone walls and acres of parklike gardens of true beauty and is approached by a 2.5 kilometre driveway.
Additional improvements include first class farm shedding, manager’s residence and fishing lodge.
“Wollumbi” is a 100 minute uninterrupted motorway drive from the Sydney CBD.
As it stands today, “Wollumbi” is offered for sale for the first time.
Visit “Wollumbi” at
www.wollumbisouthernhighlands.com.au
bowral
“warragul” 540 kangaloon road
lifestyle set on 2 level hectares adjacent to the famous bong bong racecourse and only 5 minutes
from the centre of bowral. if you are looking for that perfect country home it does not get much
better than this. surrounded by horse properties with easy care park like gardens and a large horse
paddock. There is plenty of room to add an arena, stables, swimming pool and/or tennis court.
accommodation formal and informal living and dining rooms, all bedrooms are king sized and all
have built in wardrobes. powder room plus main bathroom and ensuite bathroom to the master
bedroom, beautiful north facing verandah and entertaining patio.
features wide entry hall, 10ft. ceilings throughout, lovely bevelled glass interior doors in the living
areas. gorgeous country kitchen with centre island counter and 900mm freestanding stainless
steel Ilve range, beautiful recycled hardwood polished floors, three fireplaces, quality window
finishes, mud room.
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for sale
contact
by appointment
offers over $1,900,000
belle property bowral
4862 4488
di dixon 0412 692 916
belleproperty.com/bowral
bowral
bowral
“apollonia”
lifestyle steeped in local history, this classic victorian weatherboard, c.1887, on a level north facing
acre, is just a short walk to town – a rare & special property. significantly added to and extensively
renovated in recent times. this is a vast family home.
accommodation 4 bedrooms in the main house & 2 in the completely self-contained apartment
above the garage. elegant & stylish formal & informal living & dining spaces, a gorgeous tv/media room
with built in bookcases & a double sided cheminees philippe fireplace, one of four fireplaces, plus one
outdoor in the sheltered internal courtyard. beautiful office with library bookcases.
features a glorious country kitchen with 140cm wide black Ilve range, thick stone counter tops, massive
island bench with lots of cupboards & drawers. ceiling heights vary, mostly 10ft. and then approx. a 20ft.
mansard ceiling in the informal section. hydronic heating & reverse cycle air conditioning. a beautiful
indoor heated lap pool has 3 banks of bi-fold doors opening to the sunny north.
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by appointment
for sale contact agent
contact belle property bowral
4862 4488
di dixon 0412 692 916
[email protected]
belleproperty.com/bowral
bowral
2014 RESULTS
$39 million
Point Piper
Highest residential sale in Australia 2014
$37 million
Point Piper
2nd highest residential sale in Australia 2014
$32 million
Darling Point
3rd highest residential sale in australia 2014
$12 million
Clareville
new suburb record
$10 million
Bronte
Highest area residential sale 2014
$7.5 million
Terry Hills
Highest area residential sale 2014
$7.5 + million
Pymble
New suburb record
Confidential
The Rift, Bowral
Highest bowral residential sale 2014
Confidential Throsby Park, Moss Vale
Significant Historic Sale 2014
Great results are no coincidence.
In 2014 we secured the top three residential sales in Australia
backed by a host of regional record sales.
The hallmarks of our service and performance set us apart.
We know the market and have access to buyers - worldwide.
Our results speak for themselves.
Through our appointment of Bruce Eason in Bowral
we are delighted to extend our service to the Southern Highlands.
We represent Australia’s most beautiful homes.
Please phone us for a discreet and confidential discussion.
Bruce Eason
0419 28 28 48
Double Bay
9328 1422
Bowral
48 61 2828
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INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE
‘ROCKLEA’
AN INSPIRING KANGAROO VALLEY
SANCTUARY ON 6 TITLES
A lush 122 Hectare (301 acre) retreat 30 years in the making. Perched high on Barrengarry Mountain
with unrestricted and magnificent views over Kangaroo Valley, Rocklea is a superbly well maintained
property, which must be experienced to enjoy its full majesty. It encompasses four lots with coveted
building entitlements on six separate titles, existing spacious accommodation, excellent pastoral land,
natural rainforest and a plentiful water supply. It lends itself to a broad array of enterprises such as
livestock farming, a fantastic retreat or a home with studio for a musician or artist.
For a comprehensive eBrochure please email [email protected]
For sale by ‘Expression of Interest’ above $4 million.
To arrange an Inspection contact Bruce Eason 0419 28 28 48
Southern Highlands Office 4861 2828 • Sydney Office 9328 1422
“DARBY PARK”
821 Tugalong Rd, Canyonleigh
Large Masterbuilt Residence + 2ND dwelling:
Two Crops – Vineyard & Olive Grove
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The stately 2 year residence offers 2
separate wings; 4 bed family quarters and
the other for the master bedroom suite &
guest room; 3 bathrooms
n Generously spacious home enjoys 160m²
living area which flows out to massive
entertainer’s deck overlooking the gorgeous
vista of vineyard and olive grove
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2 crops with abundance of fruit ready for
harvest. Water is obtained from dams &
bore …all computerised for care-free
maintenance
n Red & White wines produced at Darby Park
are arguably some of the best in the
Southern Highlands, and their olive oil is just
as superb.
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Built as owner’s forever home, every detail
in-built is excellence personified
(underground pipe system, bitumen
driveway, underground power, security
camera system) and more …exceptional and
superior quality offering
n Greenhouse; fruit garden; carport; huge
industrial shed
n 84 acres; 2 acres vineyard; 520 olive tree grove
CONTACT
Carmen Avila 0438 013 438
Email: [email protected]
“HILLCREST” BURRADOO
A COUNTRY IDEAL, CREATED WITH INCREDIBLE FLAIR AND IMAGINATION AND COMPLETED IN 2005
Master-built, full-brick construction, double glazing, hard-wood timber floors
and finished with vaulted and high ceilings, hydronic heating and a Cheminees
Philippe fireplace;
Individual living spaces including a beautiful library/den, a cook’s kitchen
plus scullery and adjoining east facing greenhouse, study, four bedrooms, four
bathrooms and a well-appointed fully self-contained studio apartment;
Indoor BBQ/party room opens onto a sun soaked and expansive terrace that takes
in distant rural views; indoor heated plunge pool/spa;
One acre of mature gardens, workshop suitable for the hobbyist, vast and secure
storage, rainwater storage plus a well, double garage, security gates and back to
base security;
Hillcrest is 5 minutes from the Bowral township and offers all town services;
this property is unlike any other and discreetly conceals what lies beyond the
garden gate.
Shop 3, 31 Station Street, Bowral NSW 2576 Tel: 02 4862 5433
The information contained herein has been provided by our Principal and third parties, which we merely pass on without any representation or warranty given, intended
or implied by us as to its correctness and with no liability accepted by us in this regard. You must rely upon your own enquiries as to its accuracy or otherwise.
Asking $1.65 million
Bronwyn Reilly 0405 339 079
www.margaretmccauley.com.au
Pine Grove
26 Church Rd, Moss Vale
– a home for the most discerning buyers.
Nestled in a sought-after location, this beautifully presented home creates a superb family haven
of relaxed comfort and quality. Hidden behind established hedging with mature manicured gardens
offering total privacy. In addition there is a stunning fully self contained guest/teenage retreat.
MAIN HOUSE:
• Formal lounge/dining with open fire place.
• Stunning country kitchen with Euro appliances
and Aga. Large casual dining/family area
adjoining alfresco courtyard.
• Master with en suite, his & her's walk-in robes.
• Main bathroom, separate laundry & powder
room.
• Wide hallways with wooden floor boards.
• 2 bedrooms with built-ins.
• Study with separate toilet.
• Wraparound verandahs with flagging.
• Internal access to double garage plus off street
secure parking.
• Gas central heating, air con., 9ft ceilings, cubby
house, vegie garden, 5000Lt water tank
TEENAGE RETREAT/GUEST
ACCOMMODATION:
• 2 bedrooms downstairs with 3rd attic
bedroom
• Lounge/dining with wooden fire and gas
heating.
• Bathroom with bath.
• Eat in Kitchen.
• Private outdoor entertaining area.
Price Guide Offers above $1,390,000
View By Appointment
Shena Jackson 0418 448 552
[email protected]
raywhite.com
(02) 4861 4600
This is truly a special property and worthy
of an inspection.
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Fallowfield
6,418m²
IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE
BOWRAL
Forthcoming Auction
83 Burradoo Road, Burradoo
Build your dream home within the beautiful natural surrounds of Retford Park Bowral. These
highly desirable lots have now been released and are available for purchase from $515,000.
A romantic
farmhouse
created into
period
All lots are fully serviced,
have rural
fencing
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boundaries and are offered freehold.
featuring verandahs, bay windows, French
doors and traditional farm house entry with
hearth and timber kitchen.
There is an extensive sitting room with wide
Oregon floor boards, French doors, internal
shutters, master bedroom with private
2
sunroom, bathroom and capacious dressing8,864m
room with 9 large cupboards.
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8,939m2
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Detached is an 1860s barn of sand stockbrick
consisting of two large stalls with flagstone
10,000m2
floors, grooms room, tack room, converted
garage and missing staircase to an extensive
hay loft.
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Attached with private entry and exit is a two
level ANNEX with loft bedroom French 8,909m
doors 2
and balcony.
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To purchase your dream
contact Phil Barron on 0427
612 611 by appointment Inspections
LJ Hooker Bowral Philip Barron [email protected]
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48612 611 or 0427 612 611
ljhooker.com.au
“Sunnyside”
Or angeville Via Camden
Located just 15 minutes from Camden and just over an hour from Sydney, this fine
heritage home was built in the late 1880s by timber merchant Michael Houlohan Jnr.
More recently renovated by the current owners, the home is truly representative of
its era with an abundance of original features maintained throughout. Set on 12.8
acres of undulating land, the property would make an ideal home or relaxing retreat.
The main home comprises 4 bedrooms, with formal lounge and dining rooms.
Additional buildings include separate guest accommodation, garaging for two cars,
shedding as well as 6 stables and cattle handling facilities with vet room.
Sunnyside’s established gardens showcase a wide variety of trees and shrubs.
Other lifestyle facilities include a large in-ground pool as well as grass tennis court.
This property is truly unique.
FOR SALE BY AUCTION
Saturday 2nd May 2015 On Site at 11am
Inspect Saturdays 11.00am -12.00 Noon
from April 4 or by appointment
Contact Stuart Davies 0412 945 954
8061 8179 [email protected]
“AKUNA SPRINGS”
CENTRAL COAST HINTERLAND
7 BEDS 6 BATH 4 CAR
This exceptional lifestyle estate is only 50 minutes from Sydney, within easy access of Gosford and the beaches of the Central Coast,
the Hawkesbury River and Hunter Valley. Located amongst some of Australia’s top equestrian properties, 28ha of undulating meadows
flow through the boutique avocado plantation to the lake-sized spring-fed dam and on to the natural woodlands.
The main residence is both sumptuous in size and quality, conceived and built by award winning architects, JR Blair & Sons. Imported
Turkish marble, 100 year-old timbers, Australian cedar and especially slumped glass doors have been used throughout to create unique
living, dining, entertaining and work spaces crafted to an exceptional standard. In addition to the 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with
heated floors, 6 powder rooms, library, games room, gym, stunning living and dining areas and modern open plan kitchen (complete
with Cold Room), the home provides a 20 metre long indoor heated pool built in a fully engineered glassed high-roofed and humidified
area. The adjacent guest house/ manager’s residence overlooks the 600 Avocado tree plantation and large level pastures that offer
beautiful grazing country, its design reflecting the modern aspects of the main residence providing two-bedroom accommodation with
combined living and dining areas. There is a large drive through shed that would provide excellent stables, feed and tack rooms and
garaging for further vehicles.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OVER $5,990,000 CLOSING 5PM FRIDAY 10 APRIL 2015
Contact: Scott Wall
0403 271 122
Shaun Coffey 0411 332 510
Contact: Harriet France 0408 936 373