This charming Kangaroo Valley cottage leans into its remarkable bush setting. Photos: Raine & Horne Berry.
Down a winding country road and past open paddocks, life slows down at 1386A Kangaroo Valley Road, Kangaroo Valley — a charming cottage set among peaceful bushland and rolling hills.
When they built it 30 years ago, the sole owners leaned into this remarkable bush setting to create a pocket of paradise that changes the way you breathe as you approach.
“They’ve done a sensational job,” Raine & Horne Berry Jason Dorling says. “They wanted to create a cottage/farmhouse-style place where they could relax and unwind — and it is that.”
Characterised by its pitched ceilings, natural textures and timber floors, beams and features, the three-bedroom two-bathroom cottage/farmhouse style residence is a “pleasure to be in”.
“People are going to love the feel of this place. It’s warm, homely and peaceful,” Jason says.
The heart of the home is the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. Unfussy and social, here a slow combustion fireplace keeps things toasty on winter nights, and a split system for summer days complements the fresh country air in summer.
But outside is where the home truly shines, starting with the kind of north-facing deck you’ll find every excuse to linger on.
Panoramic views across the valley and escarpment bring an ever-changing picture story, from dawns glowing golden to mist rolling through the trees, and sunsets that stop you in your tracks.
“The front verandah wraps around, and that’s your spot to curl up and bask in the mid-morning and afternoon sunshine,” Jason says.
“From there, the property feels more expansive because you’re borrowing the view across the neighbour’s land. So you’re looking across these rolling paddocks straight down to the valley.
“Behind is the rainforest setting, so you’re surrounded by birdsong all day.”
The grounds offer established gardens, fruit trees, your own picturesque pond and an abundance of nature in full display, from lyrebirds to echidnas and even friendly cows occasionally stopping by the fence line.
In addition to the main residence, a spacious barn thoughtfully converted into a rustic yet stylish sleep-out offers space for multiple beds and an outdoor shower with hot water.
“That’ll be great for accommodating extended family, visiting friends, a peaceful retreat or a creative studio,” Jason says.
As with all good properties, the virtues of this home are complemented by a supremely private yet fully accessible location, with Kangaroo Valley village and cafes 10 minutes away, Berry 20 minutes away, Bomaderry 25 minutes away and Nowra and Seven Mile Beach both 30 minutes away. It’s 45 minutes to Bowral and the Southern Highlands, and just over two hours from Sydney and Canberra.
“This home offers a rare balance between convenience and privacy, low-maintenance and space,” he says. “Effectively you’re surrounded by thousands of acres you do not have to own to enjoy, and with no neighbours in sight.”
For more information on 1386A Kangaroo Valley Road, Kangaroo Valley, call Raine & Horne Berry’s Jason Dorling on 0438 425 574.
Original Article published by Dione David on Region Illawarra.
