Offered for the first time in 25 years, this extraordinary 9.2-acre property occupies an incredibly private setting on the shores of Durras Lake. Surrounded by magnificent established gardens and native forest, with the water quite literally at the bottom of the property, this is a home that feels worlds away from everyday life.
The residence itself has a wonderful sense of character. Rustic, earthy and beautifully connected to its surroundings, rammed earth walls combine with extensive recycled timbers, soaring timber-lined ceilings and substantial exposed beams and clerestory windows to create a home unlike any other. Everywhere you look, the landscape is drawn in through expansive windows, beautiful gardens and spaces that blur the boundary between indoors and out.
At its heart is a wonderfully spacious living area, where a wood fireplace creates a warm focal point beneath the soaring ceilings. The adjoining country-style kitchen continues the home's rustic character, complete with a traditional Rayburn stove, generous walk-in pantry and an easy connection to the dining area and surrounding gardens.
The three well-proportioned bedrooms are privately positioned together in their own wing, along with a study area. Even the bathroom embraces the setting, offering the chance to soak in the bath while looking directly into the lush greenery outside.
One of the home's most unusual features is an internal pond, bringing nature right into the home and adding to its wonderfully individual, retreat-like atmosphere.
Outside, beautifully established gardens unfold around the home in a series of distinct spaces – from manicured hedging and a formal fountain garden to winding stone paths, ponds, mature trees and lush subtropical planting. Beyond the fenced house gardens, the landscape opens into expansive lawns framed by towering gums and native forest.
The swimming pool and large covered entertaining pavilion provide an idyllic place to spend long summer afternoons, with the surrounding countryside forming a beautiful natural backdrop. A pizza oven and fire pit add even more opportunity to enjoy life outdoors.
And then there is Durras Lake itself. Direct access from the property means you can carry a kayak down to the water and simply set off from home – a rare privilege and one that captures exactly what makes this property so special.
A separate studio provides valuable additional accommodation for guests, teenagers or extended family, while a substantial three-bay garage with large workshop caters beautifully for vehicles, storage and projects. Solar power and two large water tanks further complement the property's self-sufficient character.
Private, peaceful and utterly individual, this is not a property that can easily be replicated. Currently shared with horses and alpacas, the generous acreage offers plenty of room to bring your own much-loved animals and embrace a true country lifestyle. After 25 years in the same hands, it presents a rare opportunity to become the next custodian of a very special piece of the South Coast.
Features
• 9.2 acres with direct access to Durras Lake
• Rammed earth construction and extensive recycled timbers
• Slow combustion fireplace
• Internal pond
• Separate studio
• Bionised swimming pool with large covered entertaining pavilion
• Outdoor pizza oven and fire pit
• Three-bay garage with large workshop and additional carport
• 3kw Solar system and 2 x 22,000 litre water tanks
• Fenced house and garden area
• 3 way Beasley Hot water system and instantaneous gas hot water system
• Direct lake access for kayaking and boating
• Outdoor hot and cold shower
• Chicken run
• Established citrus trees
• Dam
• Rates: $2,201.68 p/a
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