Welcome to "Carmel Park" at 177 Jones Lane-a remarkable rural estate offering the perfect blend of a premium country lifestyle and productive agricultural opportunity right on Canberra's doorstep. Spanning 163 acres of excellent grazing country, this versatile property is ideal whether you want to run a primary enterprise or simply enjoy a spacious, peaceful retreat with your family.
The immaculately maintained Federation-style homestead is designed across a single level, beautifully blending classic period charm with modern family proportions. The residence boasts three-meter-high ceilings, elegant feature cornices, period ceiling roses, and picture rails. The highly flexible floor plan features five generous bedrooms and multiple separate living spaces. Positioned in the western wing, the master suite serves as a perfect parents' retreat, complete with an ensuite and walk-in robe. The remaining four bedrooms all feature built-in robes and look out over the stunning, manicured gardens. At the heart of the home, the large open-plan kitchen and adjacent family room overlook the spectacular parkland gardens, mature exotic trees, and a massive private lake equipped with its own water fountain. For weekend entertainment and family fun, the property also includes a sparkling in-ground pool with a brick cabana/pool house and a full-sized tennis court.
Superbly equipped for diverse farming interests or equine pursuits, the property features excellent infrastructure, easy-to-access paddocks, high-quality fencing, ample shedding, and an abundant water supply. The high-yielding pastures have comfortably carried approximately 50 cows with calves. For horse lovers, the top-tier equine facilities include a brick stable complex with two stables, a tack room, and a high-roof lock-up garage designed for a horse float, along with outdoor day yards and a full-sized sand arena.
Situated in the highly sought-after Hall Region, this beautiful estate offers complete privacy, total tranquility, and ultimate convenience. A local school bus service is available, and the home is located just a 14-minute drive to Hall Village, 20 minutes to Casey shops, and an easy 36-minute commute to the Canberra CBD.
An inspection of this exceptionally versatile and unique property is highly recommended, as its true scale and serene atmosphere must be experienced first-hand!
** PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY WILL GO TO AUCTION AT THE BOATHOUSE CANBERRA ON SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST **
Features Include:-
PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE :-
• 66.28HA (163 acres approx) of picturesque countryside
• Well maintained driveway to homestead
• 6 paddocks with extensive quality stock proof fencing
• 2 of the paddocks produce approx 250 round bales
• 3 dams plus huge lake/dam (up to 7mtrs deep) at house yard
• 2 excellent bores (5k gallons per hr capacity - with solar powered pump at 25mtrs). Bore 1 to lake, Bore 2 to gardens & paddock troughs
• Full brick stable complex - 2 X stables + tack room, metal day yards & 50mtrX 25mtr sand arena. 10k gal poly rainwater tank
• Stock carrying capacity - approx 50 cows with calves
• Large high roof lock up machinery shed (18mtr X 9mtr X 5mtr) with 10k gal poly rainwater tank + 2 X stock yards
• Hayshed holds 120 round bales - 10k gal poly rainwater tank -
• Brick machine shed adjacent to house (5mtr X 6mtr)
• Septic tank system
HOMESTEAD FEATURES INCLUDE:-
• Luxurious Federation Style homestead (with new colorbond roof)
• Outstanding country side & garden views from all rooms
• Built 1990-91
• 370m2 (approx) living space, garage 70m2 (approx)
• Formal entry
• Large open plan country kitchen featuring a large walk in pantry, quality electric appliances
• Formal dining and lounge rooms opening to full length covered verandah
• Master retreat with large walk in robe and ensuite
• Built in robes to all spacious 2nd,3rd & 4th bedrooms + the study
• Main bathroom with full-sized bath & shower
• Both family & lounge rooms with slow combustion fireplaces
• Ducted gas heating
• Large laundry with ample storage and room for additional fridges/freezers
• Ample storage
• 2 X electric hot water systems (1 off peak)
• In-ground swimming pool with ionised filter + brick cabana/poolhouse
• Full size fenced tennis court
• Double garage + upstairs 30m2 mezzanine studio
• Magnificent manicured gardens in parkland setting
• 2 X 110k ltr rainwater holding tanks on hill gravity feeding to house plus 47k ltr concrete collection tank
• Irrigated orchard & vege garden
OTHER:-
• Lot 2 DP 1305054
• Rates $3,440pa
• Dual Occupancy potential subject to council approval
• 14 mins drive to Hall & 36 mins to Canberra CBD
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.