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SOUTH COAST GETAWAY
Milton Magic
WORDS: DONNA ARMSTRONG // PHOTOGRAPHY: WOODSTOCK HOMESTEAD
JUST A THREE-HOUR DRIVE FROM THE NORTHERN BEACHES, A PICTURESQUE HOMESTEAD SITS ON A HILL. WITH A WHITE CROCHET HAMMOCK ON THE BALCONY, EXPANSIVE GREEN ROLLING HILLS AND GARDENS, AND THE PERFECT SUNRISE VIEWS, WOODSTOCK HOMESTEAD MILTON IS THE ULTIMATE HOME AWAY FROM HOME. COVERED CAUGHT UP WITH LOCAL FRESHWATER OWNERS, DARREN AND KYLIE CLARKIN, TO DISCOVER MORE.
If you’re ready for some fresh country air, a long, leisurely walk in nature with the kids, morning coffees with magnificent sunrises, sunset drinks on the deck, storytelling by the firepit with friends, and a chance to escape the gritty hustle and bustle, a South Coast getaway might just be what you’re after. Only three hours from the Northern Beaches and nestled idyllically between the mountains and the sea, the quaint and historic town of Milton offers dreamy holiday delights for everyone.
South Coast Getaway
“There’s something really special about the South Coast, especially Milton,” says Freshwater local, Darren Clarkin.
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“The people are really accommodating and so friendly and there’s definitely a slower pace of life. You can kick back, relax and spend a day at one of the many amazing beaches. If you feel the need to go out there are so amazing places to eat and drink.” In early 2020, while the world was taken hostage by Covid-19, the Clarkins
were busy looking for their dream holiday home. “I was born in Manly and grew up on the Northern Beaches,” says Kylie Clarkin. “In high school my family moved to Ulladulla and I have many great memories of growing up on the South Coast. After high school, we came back to Manly, and I’ve always dreamed of having a holiday house down there.” In October 2020 the Clarkins settled on Woodstock Homestead - a lush country property in the insta-worthy hills around Milton, and a mere seven minute drive from iconic beaches including, Mollymook and Narrawallee. While the Clarkins initially bought the property as a secret haven for family getaways, they quickly discovered it was too perfect not to share with others. “We thought it would just be a holiday home for the family, but once we invited
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