Prestigious Property Near the Ocean

Description

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One of the Limestone Coast’s grandest properties has hit the market for the first time. Spanning 43.2 highly productive hectares (106 acres) with a magnificent stone homestead, manicured gardens, extensive shedding and a private family campground in native scrub, ‘Ingleside’ offers the ultimate secluded lifestyle located just minutes from the lobster capital of Port MacDonnell.

Currently operating as a grazing enterprise with 7 well-fenced paddocks, timber/steel cattle yards and an excellent fertiliser history, Ingleside is a truly productive and reliable holding situated in an area of secure rainfall 800mm per annum.

No expense has been spared during the construction of the incredible homestead, which offers sophistication and style in spades. With its WA limestone exterior and internal feature walls, 7-metre raked limewashed timber ceilings, wide ironbark verandas and manicured grounds surrounded by paddocks and native scrubland, this authentic Australian masterpiece has been built to last.

Featuring 4 generous bedrooms plus a light-filled office with external access for added lifestyle flexibility, an expansive kitchen, glass breakfast ‘conservatory’ and a generous open-plan living area with a large feature fireplace and multiple French doors opening onto the verandah, the interior has serious wow-factor – and the luxury of space when it comes to entertaining or relaxing.

The kitchen is a caterer’s dream, with glass display cabinets, a freestanding oven within a feature stone ‘chimney’, walk-in pantry and oversized oak island bench with in-built double sink, dishwasher, Vintec wine cooler and enough seating for eight. Family and friends also gravitate to the adjacent light-filled breakfast room overlooking the garden and paddocks, while large gatherings are held around an enormous 12-seater red gum table, with wine and cheese to finish around the slow combustion fire.

Antique timber and glass doors lead to the master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite - all surrounded by a private walled courtyard. Floor to ceiling windows allow for endless nights stargazing from the comfort of your bed or during a relaxing soak in the freestanding bath.

The remaining three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, three-way bathroom fitted with two basins plus separate bath and shower and spacious laundry with Miele appliances can be completely closed off from the main living area and master bedroom courtesy of bespoke handcrafted steel and glass doors installed at either end of the long hallway.

Manicured grounds irrigated by automatic sprinkler systems using bore water feature extensive hedging, a kitchen garden with a glasshouse, a fruit orchard, expansive fenced chicken coop and established native and European trees for year-round enjoyment.

Outdoor entertaining is also covered from all directions. Leadlight windows salvaged from a historic Melbourne property capture the sun on the rear veranda, making it the perfect spot to enjoy happy hour and light the barbecue. A rustic wooden gate just west of the homestead leads to the fire pit and family campground within fenced native scrub, while a spacious room within the shed features a stainless-steel camp kitchen, mezzanine sleeping deck, bathroom and lounge with pot belly fire - the ultimate teen party zone or man cave.

The “main” shedding must be seen to be believed – in addition to the large workshop and extra mezzanine level of storage, it’s large enough to store a 53-foot fishing boat, cars, tractors, caravans – all the toys, plus dual driveway access.

Close enough to the coast to hear the ocean’s roar but also only a half hour’s drive to Mount Gambier, ‘Ingleside’ presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds in the ultimate lifestyle package. It doesn’t get any better than this exceptionally rare rural property with all the hard work done - simply move in and start making the next generation of memories.

Homestead features:
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Large office with external access
• Spacious kitchen and two adjoining meals areas with walk in pantry
• Family lounge
• Extensive storage
• Slow combustion wood fire
• Large wrap-around verandah with rear entertaining area under main roof
• Private walled courtyard off bedroom
• Garage under main roof

Shed Features:

• 3 x 22,000L rainwater tanks
• Workshop with loft storage
• Boat / Machinery shed
• Man Cave

Land Features:
• Sold as a whole, with opportunities to subdivide STCA
• Total land area: 43.20 ha
• Reliable 800mm annual rainfall average
• Water is currently supplied to the property via windmills
• Well fenced into 7 paddocks
• Large steel/timber cattle yards in excellent condition with crush
• Excellent fertiliser history with proven, productive soils
• Well-suited for year-round grazing of cattle and sheep
• Further opportunity to expand into high-value crops presenting ideal cash flow opportunities all year round.
• Native scrub area of 1.82 hectares / 4.5 acres approx.
• Experience the best of rural living right by the coast.
• A neat as a pin holding close to Port MacDonnell and Mount Gambier

Exceptional parcels of this size, quality and location are seldom offered to the market.
Contact Garth Manser on 0417 071 180 to arrange a private inspection.