Walk up the pebbled drive under a green tunnel formed by old Japanese maples and you will find 'Sparrieshoop' a New England style cottage a stone's throw from the Moss Vale golf course and one block from the Moss Vale campus of Wollongong University. The house was renovated in 2004 by a well-known Sydney architect and is sited on the compass points, to maximize winter sun and summer breezes.
It features japanned floors in the hallway and downstairs rooms, two large entertaining rooms, one including a kitchen complete with corian stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, a butlers sink and a built in dresser, the other a wood fire.
The stylish all white bathroom includes a Roger Sellar ceramic bath, a huge mirror that reflects the tree tops and is inset with Euroluce wall brackets, a brand much favoured by designers.
All the rooms have either attractive curtains, made in Sydney or blinds by Bayliss, once again top quality from Sydney.
Three bedrooms upstairs all with built in wardrobes and all with gorgeous garden vistas allowing loads of natural light
A sun room, capturing the northern sun, opens onto a paved terrace that adjoins a parterre garden bordered on one side by a high hedge. The terrace is a picture as it is covered by a pergola over which scrambles a wisteria and a climbing Lorraine Lee rose. It is a pleasure to sit there and watch the antics of the many varieties of birds that visit the garden. There is also an east facing terrace at the entrance.
There is plentiful storage with a walkin linen closet, more storage space in the large attics (note there are three!) The large single car garage offers the desirable internal access to the home. The does feature back to base monitored security alarm which is a nice to have comfort for mind.
Heating consists of an attractive wood fireplace with mantle in the lounge room plus highly comfortable and convenient press a button for gas central heating.
'Sparrieshoop' boasts a woodland garden featuring old trees that are a picture in summer and autumn and hundreds of bulbs naturalised in the grass. There are also many camellias, azaleas, old fashioned flowering shrubs, hydrangeas and conifers. It is a haven for lovers of nature and gardens.
We look forward to hearing from you for a PRIVATE INSPECTION or attend one of our MANY OPEN HOMES.
Please call Kate Maday 0411 150 969 or Di Hosking 0432 371 537
