This sophisticated country homestead is set on 20 acres (8.9ha) with Yass River frontage. An exclusive setting in its own valley, just 5km from the ACT Border and under 15 minutes to Canberra Airport. Enter through electric powered gates, wind through a forest of white Scribbly Gums, and find yourself in a hidden valley setting with four pasture improved paddocks, a spring fed dam and home unlike any other. Greeting you upon arrival is wonderfully elegant residence with architectural elements such as stacked stone chimney features, a glass conservatory entrance and smart rendered exteriors. Our current owners have transformed and doubled in size the original homestead to a contemporary masterpiece heavily influenced by modern farmhouse design principles. Beautifully appointed throughout, the 4 bedroom 2 bathroom main residence boasts a spacious formal lounge, light-filled family room, dining, library, media room, and decadent kitchen with open fire. The master suite, is a sanctuary for the senses with heated floors, its own open fire place, walk through dressing room and an indulgent, full size bathroom with freestanding nickel bathtub, rain shower and separate powder room. Year round comfort is assured with a choice of wood heaters, reverse cycle air-conditioning and underfloor heating which supplies a soft warmth throughout the winter months. A guest house is located separate from the residence and provides superb versatility for family members or as an artists retreat of home office. This space is self-contained with a bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette plus a pot belly fire and r/cycle split system. A brand new Hot Springs hot tub provides welcome relaxation at the end of a long day while a covered 9m x 9m entertaining deck promises memorable times with family friends. A 100,000 litre water tank sits beneath the deck and from here you can just make out the Yass River trickling between rock pools below. Infrastructure wise there's plenty to keep you occupied with a massive 16x12m barn with solid oak doors, a sand round yard and perimeter laneway for horse play, fox proof chicken pen, and dog runs with raised kennel, orchard and raised veggie gardens. The option exists for a 12 x 4.5m pool also, with council approved plans all ready to go. The school bus leaves from the front gate to Canberra's best schools while a short 25 minute drive will see you in the centre of Canberra City. 'Hidden River' brings together the best of rural living will still maintaining the convenience of being close enough to Canberra, the South Coast and Sydney. This divine property will be auctioned in August as part of our Winter Auction Event unless sold prior. Book your exclusive appointment with Chris today. Main residence: - Rendered double brick residence with stone clad chimney features - Luxury kitchen with marble benchtops, European appliances, open fire place - Wrap around verandas with double glazed french doors - Heating - two open fireplaces, two wood heaters, split system heating & cooling - Cooling - Split System Air-conditioning, ceiling fans - Kitchen and bathrooms with underfloor heating - Double glazed with 'Earthwool' heat and acoustic insulation - Flooring - a mix of ceramic timber tile floors and carpet - Freshly painted and with new lighting throughout - Outdoor Spa Hot tub and triple car port - Irrigated Gardens: Vegetable and herb courtyard, Rose circle, lavender lined cut flower bed, lawn - Landscaping: retaining wall and travertine path, wrought iron rose arbour, cedar potting shed Guest House/Studio/Office: - Separate from the main residence - Living room, single bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette - R/cycle split system to bedroom, slow combustion fire to living - Instantaneous hot water, TV, fridge - Perfect for extended family, teenagers or guests Property & Other Infrastructure: - 500m of Yass River frontage with riparian rights - American Barn (16m x 12m), Solid Oak doors, concrete floor, vermin proof, insulated, - 160,000ltr and 40,000ltr rainwater tanks - Spring fed dam, seeded with Silver Perch and Yabbies, jetty for fishing/access - 6m steel day yard and 15m steel round yard - 30/70 mix woodland / pasture improved paddocks - 4 paddocks fenced, pasture improved, water troughs - Kangaroo proof perimeter, fully fenced - Fox Proof Chicken enclosure, dog kennels & runs - 24 tree stone fruit orchard (irrigated) & bee hives - Elm lined Avenue (irrigated) - Stone entry with automated gates (solar powered) - Stored split logs in wood yard (3 years worth) - School bus to Canberra Schools to front gate - Approved Council DA and Plans for swimming pool - Perimeter laneway encircling property, providing total access Disclaimer: All information regarding this property is from sources we believe to be accurate, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Interested persons should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to inclusions, figures, measurements, dimensions, layout, furniture and descriptions.
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