There's a moment, sitting on the wide hardwood verandah, when the afternoon light settles over the rolling green hills and the olive trees shimmer in the distance, and you realise you've found a place where time slows. The vistas stretch unbroken across Wildes Meadow, the air is still, and everything feels exactly as it should.
This is a home which feels as though it has always been here. Built in the 1880's, 'Old Laurel Hill' a ten acre private family estate is gracefully waiting for her new custodians to arrive.
Inside, the four-bedroom homestead radiates warmth and charm. Downstairs, a king-sized primary suite opens to an enclosed sunroom, while upstairs is perfect for children or guests - another huge king size suite with built-ins, a private balcony, and two additional queen size rooms with built-ins sit quietly alongside.
Two beautifully restored bathrooms, a farmhouse-style kitchen with high-end appliances and double fireclay sink - opens to a generous dining area. A casual living area with mudroom dutch doorway entry set the tone for relaxed country luxury and style.
The main living area, anchored by a new Jetmaster fireplace, invites slow evenings by the fire, while smart zoned air-conditioning ensures comfort year-round in all 4 of our gorgeous Southern Highland seasons.
Beyond the French doors, the huge new verandah, complete with built-in heaters and outdoor surround sound system, commands sweeping views of the 200-tree olive grove, the heated swimming pool, and the all-weather tennis court. This is where mornings begin with coffee and birdsong, and evenings end with friends, wine, and sunsets that seem to go on forever.
The property is equally practical, with full small-farm infrastructure: a greenhouse with hydraulic windows, cattle facilities, fox-proof chook run, a huge powered shed, and ample water supply + solar with battery storage. The landscaped grounds are picture-perfect, from the stone entry way electric gated entry winding up the ornamental pear-lined driveway to the thriving vegetable and flower gardens at the rear.
There's even scope to take it further, a DA-approved pool cabana (the old cow shed) awaits transformation into something truly special, and there's opportunity (STCA) to add a second studio accommodation for guests or extended family.
'Old Laurel Hill' is the kind of property which captures hearts , the perfect Highlands weekender or full-time residence, offering the peace of the country with every modern luxury in place.
The only way to describe this property is 'pure magic' and it will take a special purchaser to feel the wonder which only comes from taking the time to visit. We look forward to welcoming you here.
Rural features:
Olive grove consisting of 200 trees over 2.5 acres, just harvested yielding approx 80L per year.
All weather tennis court framed beautiful flowering Murraya plants.
Water tank total holding capacity of 69,000L, and a bore pump with a 5ML license. 16kw Solar with 2 new batteries.
New post rail fencoing, fenced cattle crush, loading ramp & holding yards; electric fencing around the back & centre paddocks.
Machinery shed; powered warehouse with a separate meter box. New additional 4 car parking bay shed.
Two dams, one of which is spring fed; new Poodle & Hen chookhouse, opulant veggie patch & brand new glasshouse with hydraulic auto opening windows.
Ryan's Lane is a no through road - silence is its ultimate understatement.
Surrounded by an organic farm, you won't be built out, nor ever disturbed.
15 minute drive to Moss Vale
Close proximity to elite Southern Highland schools
Approx 20 minutes to the Southern Regional Livestock Exchange (SRLX)
Alongside the olive grove, this property is suitable for almost all small scale rural pursuits.
For more information or to book your exclusive inspection please contact Erica Chapman 0449 574 482 or Sarah Burke 0403 377 491
