“Rosebrae” has been custom-built inside to reflect a chic luxe country aesthetic and superior craftsmanship. Photo: Ray White Berry.
It’s fair to say homes like the one at 56 Parker Crescent, Berry don’t come up often. With a charming country chic aesthetic straight from a glossy magazine, “Rosebrae” is a bespoke, architect-designed, Victorian-inspired home sited on over half an acre of gorgeous cottage gardens, with panoramic views to Berry and Coolangatta Mountains and the majestic Berry escarpment.
The single-level Harkaway home boasts a fully custom-built interior with a very clear design vision, according to Hayley Banks of Ray White Berry.
“I think ‘super luxe’ is the most fitting description,” she says. “No expense has been spared – the build and inclusions throughout are all high-end, and it shows.”
In keeping with the heritage design, this exquisite white weatherboard home features extra deep wraparound verandahs cleverly positioned to flood the home with natural light, 10-ft ceilings with plaster cornices, handcrafted timber archways, solid blackbutt timber flooring and timber lining boards throughout.
The home is a true entertainer’s delight, starting with the craftsman-built country-style kitchen complete with hand-painted solid timber cabinetry, stone benchtops, a 110 cm Falcon Classic Range Cooker with an induction cooktop, a 1901 butler sink, a Miele fully integrated dishwasher, quality brass tapware, oodles of storage and a huge walk-in pantry.
Cooler months call for cosy evenings warmed by the cast iron Jotul wood fire set in a recycled brick fireplace, or curling up on the built-in window seat by the large bay window area containing the dining area.
This generous open-plan kitchen/living/dining area flows seamlessly through French doors to the north-facing verandahs and a fabulous al fresco space overlooking the gardens. From here, take in endless lush green country scenery and bucolic views of cows on the green rolling hills of the farm opposite and magnificent sunsets from the verandah.
“It’s the quintessential homestead verandah where you could sit back in a rocking chair with your chosen beverage and just enjoy the sunshine and views,” Hayley says. “Words don’t describe those views – you have to see them for yourself to understand how amazing they are, and they can be seen from every room and living space in the home.”
All bedrooms offer a fabulous leafy outlook or farm views with the master including a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.
A separate study with a huge desk area and built-in storage makes the ideal work-from-home space overlooking the garden.
The elegant main bathroom comes complete with a hand-built heritage-style vanity and medicine cabinet, Australian-made heritage-style raw brass tapware, genuine tessellated tiles and an Antique Baths Australia cast iron claw-foot bathtub that beckons you in for a soak at the end of a long day.
Functionality is not an afterthought in this home. Actron four-zone air-conditioning ducted through decorative wall vents, insulation and soundproofing throughout all external and internal walls and a whole-house water filtration system are just a few practical features worth mentioning.
But the charms of this home are not limited to the interiors. Those seeking an easy-to-maintain small acreage feel without the laborious upkeep will enjoy the huge fully fenced veggie patch and the variety of flora on the grounds including citrus, pears, apples, mulberry, avocado, blueberries and ornamentals such as crabapples, crepe myrtles, camellias, flowering pears, magnolias and a lush green hedge that provides privacy.
There’s a lovely Victorian-era style gazebo, a garden shed, a chook shed and a mixture of open lawned areas, recycled brick pathways and garden beds.
Hayley says one of the biggest drawcards to the property is the authentic detached weatherboard four-car garage which includes an approved office/hobby room and a bathroom, offering potential for those who would like separate accommodation (subject to council approval).
“It offers enormous potential as a space to accommodate guests, multigenerational families or a passive income source,” Hayley says.
This fantastic package is located within two hours of Sydney, close to the conveniences of Berry township and local tourist attractions such as Kangaroo Valley, Gerringong and Jervis Bay.
All of this is wrapped up in a neighbourhood that Hayley says the current owners will be sad to leave.
“There’s a very tight community up there that the current owners say they will miss,” Hayley says. “That plays no small part in what is really a one-of-a-kind home. You don’t come across a package like this often.”
For more information on 56 Parker Crescent, Berry contact Hayley Banks of Ray White Berry on 0400 260 831.
Original Article published by Dione David on Region Illawarra.
