With fruiting trees, plenty of land and views out to the lake, this property is a country dream. Photo: Belle Property Batemans Bay.
Epitomising secluded, comfortable country living, 140 Gannons Point Road is a 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom lakeside homestead on 41 hectares in Bodalla.
At first glance – outside and in – you’d think you’re looking at a century-old rural masterpiece, with all the character (and issues) that it embodies. But you’re not.
“The amazing thing about this home is that it’s not an old home – it’s only about 30 years old,” Belle Property Batemans Bay agent Lisa Cox says.
“This means the residents get to enjoy this beautifully curated home without all the hangups and structural issues that plague older homes.”
It’s been designed for personality and character, with decorative fireplaces, imported antique French doors, Moruya redwood flooring, unique colour schemes, checkerboard tiles and stained glass.
“Everything here has been chosen with a careful eye. None of it is thoughtless. The woman who built it wanted to make something truly special, and she’s created a beautiful throwback to another time in country living.”
Built on a scale reminiscent of a bygone era, the residence embraces grand proportions at every turn.
At its heart lies an expansive baker’s kitchen with a walk-in pantry, complemented by 3 light-filled sitting parlours and 5 generous bedrooms. Sweeping hallways and versatile side rooms connect the home effortlessly, all encircled by a deep, wraparound verandah.
“Everything here is oversized, but it doesn’t feel excessive; it feels perfectly suited to the kind of home that this is,” Lisa says.
All rooms have high ceilings, and 3 of the home’s 5 bedrooms have ensuites, giving it potential as a bed and breakfast or holiday home.
“With the size and grandeur of the bedrooms, to say nothing of the sitting rooms, this place would be very popular as a wedding venue, a holiday rental or a bed and breakfast,” Lisa says.
The main bedroom is 8.6 metres long, and its ensuite is massive, with plenty of space for a large bathtub. It also opens out to the wraparound verandah through large French doors.
“This is really the perfect home to rent out for a honeymoon or a wedding party, but it could be kept as a private retreat away from the world. It suits both perfectly, as either a business opportunity or a secluded country home,” Lisa says.
Another room features a sauna, while another has been set up as a Pilates studio, making the property easily convertible into a wellness retreat.
As if that wasn’t enough, the home has potential as a producing property, with farming equipment, machinery storage, a workspace, four dams, 260,000 litres of rainwater storage and producing citrus trees.
“The current owner uses that massive kitchen to bake using produce from her own fruit trees. It’s a pretty idyllic lifestyle out here, and much of the infrastructure is already here,” Lisa says.
With 41 hectares of land, the next owner can enjoy peace and quiet, with the added benefit of a rare lakefront position.
“Part of that land includes frontage on Borang Lake. You essentially have your own little private beach, great for swimming, kayaking and canoeing. It’s ideal for summer days,” Lisa says.
This adds to the home’s potential as a holiday rental or just as an everyday leisure asset.
“You rarely find a property like this that isn’t just near the lake but has direct access to the waterfront a short walk away,” Lisa says.
“This kind of lifestyle is just extraordinary. Pick fruit from your own trees, go for a swim in the lake, then retire to the sitting room for a cup of tea and wind down.”
And while the home offers the quiet life, it’s not out in the sticks. It’s a 5-minute drive to Bodalla and a 25-minute drive to Moruya.
“This home is the culmination of years of curation and careful design; it’s in a league of its own in every respect.”
For more information on 140 Gannons Point Road in Bodalla, contact Belle Property Batemans Bay agent Lisa Cox. And to stay ahead of the market, check out the latest listings on Zango.
Original Article published by John Murtagh on Region Canberra.
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