Grand country estate
Magnificent doesn’t quite cover this grand estate which is set in 6.4 hectares that include a six-hole golf course, complete with bunkers to test your accuracy, and a floodlit 62m x 42m equestrian arena.
This is a substantial property in every respect, set in a quiet lane just three minutes from West Melton and accessed through electric gates up a long, tree-lined driveway.
Built by Kevin Englefield, the home offers a huge amount of beautifully decorated spaces which include three living rooms, a dining area, four double bedrooms, four well-appointed bathrooms and an office.
Over the past 22 years the owners have enjoyed every centimetre of all this space on offer, inside and out.
They have skilfully developed beautifully landscaped grounds that feature specimen trees, mature plantings, large rock pools complete with a fountain, and an orchard that yields hazelnuts, walnuts, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, nectarines, peaches and cranberries.
Those who are planning on hosting a family reunion, wedding or milestone birthday at any stage in the following years needn’t bother booking a venue.
It’s all here, along with seven paddocks with a central tree-lined avenue, two stables, a five-bay shed, gear and feed shed, cattle yards and triple internal-access garaging.
Needless to say the off-street parking is almost infinite.
A glasshouse, automated irrigation system and electric fencing with isolation options are also part and parcel of this wellplanned estate.
Well decorated and meticulously maintained, the home’s living rooms offer three attractive options.
The first two are open-plan family living with an adjacent more formal living area with built-in library shelving on the ground floor, while the third is a vast expanse on the second floor with its own kitchenette, shower, toilet and balcony, so you can take in the sublime garden views.
It’s an ideal space for teenagers, extended family or the biggest and best work-from-home option you’re ever likely to come across.
Entertaining family and friends will possibly never be easier than here, with a goodsized kitchen, large adjacent dining area and a generous flow of living spaces, all with garden views and the benefit of all-day sun.
Insulation, double glazing and a combination of an effective wood burner and heat pumps keep you warm over winter, while summer will no doubt see you outside more than in, enjoying your own private park.
Like the living areas, the four double bedrooms offer comfort and luxury with the main bedroom enjoying a tranquil outlook, walk-in-wardrobe and ensuite.
A second bedroom also has an ensuite while a further two have the run of a large family bathroom with a spa bath and separate shower.
Situated among other homes of a similarly high standard, its location places you handy to the supermarket, cafes and primary school of West Melton, and just a 15-minute drive into town.
This has to be the ultimate rural retreat, with everything you need close at hand while you enjoy all the benefits a country estate offers.
The opportunity to have the best of both worlds doesn’t come along very often, especially one that delivers luxurious family living to this standard.
This is your chance to celebrate your own Independence Day and enjoy a serene lifestyle where the rush hour consists of nothing more than native birds criss-crossing your gardens.
You can start at the open home this afternoon, and make time to go back for another look tomorrow.
Scheduled to go under the hammer at the end of this month, it’s a property that will no doubt have more than one potential buyer falling over themselves to be the next owner.
There’s a lot to take in here, but once you have, you’d be wise to make your intentions loud and clear before someone else does.