NEW COUNTRY CHIC
JARRAD BEVAN
SOMETIMES a property is so popular, an agent could be forgiven for wishing they had a dozen more just like it to take to market.
This was the case for Roberts Real Estate Sorell sales consultant Karen Young and No.224 Ballyhooly Road in Mangalore.
Located around the Brighton and Southern Midlands council areas, Mangalore is home to scores of fantastic homes with many hectares of space around them — but few have a facade or updated interiors that compare with No.224 Ballyhooly.
Mrs Young said it was “very popular” from the get go.
“It was especially popular with the local market. We received some interstate callers, they were keen, but the Covid-19 travel restrictions made it too hard to get here,” she said.
“And they knew it wouldn’t last long on the market.
“In the end it was purchased by local buyers.”
Set on over 10ha of land, No.224 makes a great first impression with its tree-lined driveway and automatic gates.
Set up to please equestrians, the land is also ideal for a variety of livestock, from sheep to alpacas, goats to cattle.
Known as The Nutshell, the owners blended traditional and modern features in the home to create a flexible floor plan with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and three living areas.
It has glowing polished hardwood flooring, a wide staircase, wood heaters and large picture windows.
Stone benchtops, a large walk-in pantry, a two-drawer dishwasher and Falcon stove with gas top and electric oven feature in the kitchen.
Upstairs the parent’s retreat is spacious with two walk-in wardrobes, an open fireplace and a sleek and luxurious ensuite with underfloor heating, dual marble vanities, a deep soaker claw foot bath and a walk-in shower with a rainmaker shower head.
Outside, there is a 45m x 25m sand arena, a 8m x 16m shed with two stables, tack room, feed storage area, wash bay and space for hay storage.
There are an additional 3 outdoor holding yards and the perimeter of the property is wallaby proof fenced with all the internal fencing electric.
The paddocks are supplied with reticulated water from several large water tanks.
A vented 40-foot high cube shipping container has a shelter built off the side, it provides effective hay storage all year round.
Mrs Young said the property’s buyers had been looking for a while and were taken with the history of the property.
“They had been searching for a property that provided privacy and lifestyle and felt that this one really fit the criteria,” she said.
“They were impressed with the quality of the renovation and how the owners had paid homage to the era the home was built in.
“They also commented that the home was presented beautifully and style immaculately.
“They are excited they have secured the property and can’t wait to move in!”