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A UNIQUE PRIVATE ESTATE WITHIN A HISTORIC BOTANICAL WONDERLAND
THIS is once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change your lifestyle and live in your own private 100-year-old botanical oasis, the agent says. This unique estate among seasonal gardens is being offered to market for only the second time in 55 years. Remote controlled gates lead down meandering stone paths, revealing rhododendrons and azaleas, stone walls, bright pockets of flowers and vast green lawns. "You never know quite what you'll stumble on next - and that's part of its allure," the agent says. The estate was originally known as the Georgian Guesthouse, complete with tennis court, croquet lawn, lily pond, and waterfall on the south lawn. The estate is nestled in a quiet location opposite the National Rhododendron Gardens and includes two residences, outbuildings, ample shedding and a separate wine cellar. Bathed in natural light, the main residence is nestled into the gardens and has been designed to blend into its surroundings. The current owners have meticulously reconstructed the original home over the past two years, the agent says, with the architectural brief being to deliver large open plan elegance, maximise views from all rooms and create a warm, relaxed mountain lifestyle. The main lounge has double height ceilings, a copper fireplace and large double glazed windows offering views of the south lawn.
This leads into the kitchen with walk-in pantry, large dual fuel range and custom cabinetry including an antique central island/work station. Bi-fold windows and sliding doors in the kitchen and family room are designed to create seamless indoor-outdoor living and provide access to the expansive north-facing deck along with a large remote-controlled pool/spa. Three luxury bedrooms, including the main with expansive wardrobes and ensuite with cast iron claw foot tub, are saturated in sunlight. Ample parking is provided by a double garage with direct access into the home. The second residence is ideal for the in-laws or guest accommodation, the agent says, and has also been carefully reconstructed. Formerly the original stables, this dwelling has been transformed into open plan living with wood fire, elegant bedrooms with garden views, and the practicality of large window panels, heating in every room, and double carport. This unique estate is an opportunity to leave the city 45 minutes behind and reconnect with the natural beauty and wildlife the Dandenong Ranges has to offer, the agent says. · Five-acre private estate consisting of flat north-facing 100-year-old gardens · Luxury, light-filled main residence with artistic modern rustic style · Fully double-glazed and hydronically heated · Formal lounge with expansive customdesigned copper open wood fireplace
· Hardwood floors · Security alarm system · Kitchen with walk-in pantry and bi-fold windows · Outdoor entertaining area with separate pool house/office and in-ground remotecontrolled spa pool · Fully renovated, stylish second dwelling with open plan living · Expansive shedding and wood storage · Secondary entrance to the property via another set of iron gates ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 168-172 Falls Road, Olinda, VIC 3788 Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $2,300,000-$2,500,000 Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580, BELL REAL ESTATE OLINDA 9751 2375
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