Ocean Grove 23-25 Woodlands Drive

A vision in the minds of the owners before they had ever purchased the land, this estate has an appeal that is difficult to put into words. As you discover each of the superb elements that make up the magic that is 23 -25 Woodlands Drive, there is one word that this property oozes aplenty...LOVE! In the owners own words, this home demands nothing of you, in fact, it simply asks you to come on in and put your feet up. That is exactly what you will want to do.

There was a house here when the current owners bought the property, not that you would ever believe that what stands there today had any other origins but those of rural England with its cobbled drive (complete with horse hitching posts) and barn doors. The main home, skilfully crafted by renowned local builder Michael Leake, is true English country house style with its rendered façade and timber features that sit so naturally in the surrounds. Inside, the sandstone finish tiling of the entry hall continues the theme and leads into the powder room and laundry followed by the more formal enormous living room with Victorian OFP, second bedroom/study and master bedroom suite. In here, not only is the bedroom itself of large proportion, but so too are the fully fitted dressing room and designer ensuite with walk in shower and separate additional powder room across the short hall.

The heart of this home is the country kitchen, meals and family room at the rear. Clever design details such as a walk in pantry/storage room, integrated fridge space and TV recessed into the ceiling ensure that this space is not only functional but also aesthetically attractive with its outlook over the lush green grounds and in ground, self-chlorinating swimming pool. The westerly aspect of the family room opens out to a unique bow-roof, paved alfresco area that boasts a European style water fountain and leads to the writers or crafts-persons retreat with stable doors and brick paved floor in typically country style. Here, you could truly be stepping back in time and the atmosphere couldn't be more perfect for the creatively inclined.

Beyond the pool are a series of outbuildings that would be ideal for B&B business with one already finished containing two king sized bedrooms separated by a stunning cottage bathroom. The other could become the pool house and additional living accommodation, but really the scope for use here is endless. As with the shedding. Built over what was a concreted tennis court is the colonial timber barn with proper barn and loft doors plus pulley system to maintain authenticity. Behind here again is a further triple garage.

The main garden is hidden, but not hiding amid a walled garden and the tree lined borders (complete with 100% rabbit proof fencing) ensure that not a neighbour can be seen, combine this with the true "Peter Rabbit" style vegetable garden, potting shed, espaliered fruit trees, orchard, Victorian chicken house, pony paddock and stable and you would be forgiven for believing that you were living in the far reaches of nowhere and expecting to find a traditional country pub and general store a short horse and carriage ride away. 120,000litres of water storage and automatic irrigation system will mean that the meticulously manicured gardens will never be troublesome to maintain and the whole experience is just capped off with its proximity to all modern amenities and the stunning ocean beaches a mere two minutes' drive away.

5 acres approx. Two minute drive to ocean beaches Main homestead with 2 bedroom cottage 150 sqm timber barn plus additional shedding In ground swimming pool

Also view stand alone web site www.23-25woodlands.com

Land: 5 Acres approx.