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If you dream of living on a magnificent rural property with loads of history and love the romance and character of buildings from yesteryear then this 40 acre property may well be your Shangri-La! Having been specifically equipped for equestrian use, "Mainholm" with a charming matching cabana and a quaint cottage is a fully renovated and modernized 1860's double brick homestead with a huge indoor arena, complete with today's luxuries such as a solar heated in-ground pool.
This very versatile property with substantial infrastructure is currently set up for equestrian purposes, however, the potential exists for multiple uses ranging from hobby farming, a viticulture or horticulture enterprise, mechanic or earthmoving contractor, car collector, farm stay proposition or perhaps simply your own private lifestyle retreat.
On approach, it's very easy to recognize this property for what it is, you can't help but be taken by the garden with palms and the tree-lined driveway and with miles of neat black Flexafence for the ultimate in protection and safety for your precious horses.
Upon entry you are immersed in the elegance of a bygone era where an impressive central corridor leads the eye to the lofty ceiling with stunning pressed metal. Branching off to the left you will find yourself in a formal lounge with a freestanding wood heater where light filters through a pair of stained glass portal windows, featuring a rainbow of Rosella colours. Sash windows with quality drapes and graceful U-arm holdbacks fill the room with light.
Indeed throughout the residence, you will discover a wealth of period features including picture rails, deep skirting boards, patterned architraves, solid timber four panelled doors, traditional light fittings with pull cord switches and more stained glass leadlight windows. In addition almost every room has gorgeous fireplaces with ornate metal inserts under corbelled mantelpieces.
These features have been harmoniously merged with modern essentials to provide a very functional lifestyle in a distinguished setting. To the right of the hallway you will find yourself in a lovely semi-open dining room and kitchen where one side of a shared fireplace has become a pantry offering ample storage space along with a multitude of drawers and cupboards. A long timber benchtop beckons you to create gourmet cuisine for your family.
A superb bathroom is aptly furnished with a deep clawfoot bathtub ideal to luxuriate in, deluxe tapware and a separate shower with a rainfall showerhead as well as its own gorgeous fireplace. This bathroom is very generously proportioned as are the three bedrooms which it services ensuring plenty of versatile spaces for your changing family requirements.
Outside, sandstone paved verandahs with turned posts encompass the home and an adjoining undercover alfresco area is a wonderful place to relax or entertain being conveniently positioned near the kitchen and pool.
The cabana was once the home's kitchen and pantry building being constructed using the same handmade bricks. The pantry has been repurposed for today's living as a large, light-filled laundry/utility room. The larger room is a lovely surprise with a pressed metal ceiling and a huge open fireplace. This and another building, the cottage, are ideal as guests sleeping quarters or to provide residents with greater privacy, independence, or work/hobby areas.
If horses are your hobby or passion look no further. This property consists of 13 paddocks all with shelter provided by trees and/or 3 sided sheds and can easily be divided into more. There are 6 tie-up yards, a concrete-floored wash bay, a small timber railed round yard and more. A tack room sits beside the impressive purpose-built 60 x 20m indoor sand arena which has high bay lights, water connections and fitted gutter-guard.
Abundant water is available through 8 large tanks, a dam plus drinkable water from the S&D bore. All tree lanes and most of the garden is maintained with a watering system. A 3kw back to grid solar system and solar hot water have also been installed.
More than ample shedding with power and lighting is provided; 7 x 12m garage with remote controlled double roller door, 6 x 12m workshop with a concrete floor, roller doored lockable bay and double carport, 15 x 7m hay shed with 4 open bays and a semi-enclosed feed area, 18 x 7m high clearance machinery shed with roller doored concrete-floored, lockable bay, a transportable bungalow plus small sundry shedding, pens, and cages.
With too many attributes to encapsulate here, this outstanding property must be seen in order to appreciate all of the unique assets and ability to instantly endear.
Please Note; Private inspection for qualified buyers only with 24 hours minimum notice.
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