Trading the suburbs for lush acreage usually means sacrificing everyday convenience, but not this time. Photo: Ray White Bowral.
Set on 100 acres of vibrant pasture and native bushland, 565 Oxleys Hill Road presents one of the finest lifestyle properties Berrima has to offer.
This incredible retreat boasts five bedrooms, three designer bathrooms, and a wide range of elegant living spaces. The sprawling double-brick residence blends easily with the surrounding countryside, with timber cladding, polished concrete floors, and natural textures featured throughout.
The best bit? Despite being effortlessly private, the property is only a few minutes from town.
“This beautiful home spans about 550 sqm. It was thoughtfully designed to maximise space, light, and connection to the outdoors,” Gene Fairbanks from Ray White Bowral says.
“The landscape really takes centre stage here thanks to large windows and vaulted ceilings.
“Visitors step over the threshold right into a contemporary open-plan kitchen and dining space. Beyond that is the grand sunken lounge with a large fireplace – it’s an entertainer’s dream.”
Number 565 features a versatile floor plan with no fewer than five bedrooms.
Three are set in their own pavilion to the west, alongside a large sitting room with a loft retreat above. They are equipped with built-in wardrobes and share a luxurious family bathroom. The fourth enjoys a sizeable ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.
The master bedroom stands in a league of its own, offering a huge walk-through wardrobe and a designer ensuite with floor-to-ceiling feature tiles.
Rounding out the ground floor are two dedicated home offices, an additional powder room for guests, and a full-size laundry room.
Outdoors, the undulating landscape is as diverse as it is beautiful. The 100-acre block offers a mix of native temperate forest, lush grasslands, and cleared spaces perfect for hobby farming or equestrian pursuits.
Significant frontage to the Wingecarribee River is a major drawcard. The river also feeds a small dam on the property.
“There are plenty of outdoor entertainment spaces around the home, including timber decks, paved alfrescos, and established lawns,” Gene says.
“With so much land to explore, you’ll never be without adventure. There are natural lookouts to discover, which offer panoramic views across the valley to the mountains beyond.”
Other features on the property include a secure double garage with internal access and an Envirocycle wastewater system.
Berrima is a picturesque country town filled with historic character. The community is home to the Southern Highlands’ oldest winery, Joadja Estate, and one of the oldest licensed pubs in Australia – the Surveyor General Inn.
Foodies will feel right at home here with a range of thriving cafes, bakeries, and award-winning restaurants to choose from.
On the outskirts of town is Bendooley Estate’s Book Barn, which houses a huge collection of new and secondhand titles in a charming renovated hayshed.
“Berrima is a lovely little community known for its boutique shopping, art galleries, and fantastic seasonal dining,” Gene says.
“The village has its own primary school, and the many amenities of Bowral are just 10 minutes away.
“There’s loads of adventure to be had at this property. It’s perfectly suited to a large family looking for plenty of room to grow, or avid entertainers who appreciate the finer things in life.”
For more information on 565 Oxleys Hill Road, Berrima, contact Gene Fairbanks and check out all the latest listings on Zango.
Original Article published by Morgan Kenyon on Region Canberra.
