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Description: There are retreats, and then there are sanctuaries. 394 McGills Road, Kremnos is the latter, where nature and architecture blend seamlessly. Meticulously crafted to maximise the connection to its remarkable surroundings, this tightly held, loving family property is being offered to the market for the very first time. Set on 42.68 hectares of stunning Australian bushland, this is the ultimate luxury escape with flowering natives, tall timbers, and rocky escarpments fringing magnificent Orara River frontage.
A private driveway leads to the homestead, which is situated in a grand elevated position surrounded by cleared land, producing a spacious but private setting. Construction of this bespoke family home began in 1986, using carefully sourced, historically significant, salvaged and recycled materials, to create a space where each nook and cranny offers something unique and a feel for times past.
A striking double sided fireplace set in floor to ceiling sandstone block walls frame the open plan living and dining areas, and separates the formal lounge room. These two internal stone walls were constructed using turn of the century hand-cut sandstone, forming a magnificent feature that sets the precedent for the interior throughout. Various species of locally sourced hardwoods milled nearby at Athol Glenn are tastefully used throughout the house. All of the bush rock sandstone forming the external walls of the entire ground floor of the house were collected from the property. Bricks produced in the 1800s for horse stables at Grafton Race Course have been salvaged to build the fireplace chimney, and the two single brick piers in the kitchen.
Wraparound verandahs and native gardens set the tone for a home rich in character. The industrial design kitchen offers a robust, polished concrete benchtop seeded with a select variety of alluring materials, incorporating a ceramic cooktop and under bench oven.
The carefully thought-out floorplan has been architecturally designed with convenient living at front of mind. Each bedroom is on the one level - the master suite being located on the North-Eastern side of the home, with its own private North facing, covered deck, a spacious ensuite, and a generous walk-in wardrobe. This space is complemented by a loft for additional work space or a reading nook. On this level are two additional bedrooms and a considerably sized loft, plus the elegant main bathroom which serves this zone.
Anchoring contemporary luxury to the landscape, an open bathroom complete with a garden shower, vanity, sink and toilet, offer a stunning outlook at the basement level. Also at basement level, hardwood timber slabs hand-cut in the late 1800s line the walls of the laundry and the cellar.
Adding to the property's appeal is a sandstone double carport branching off the home and a work shed that offers the potential for the upstairs area to be easily transformed into guest accommodation (STCA). Additional opportunities arise with the picturesque surroundings that would make for a perfect location to host events such as weddings, wellness retreats or Airbnb style getaways.
This is an ultra-rare lifestyle property set on 100 acres of rural land that will not disappoint the most discerning buyer looking for a high-end country retreat.
Disclaimer: The information obtained in this document are from sources we believe to be reliable, but accuracy is not guaranteed. All prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
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