Valley views all the way to the horizon are brought to the centre through wraparound windows. Photos: Raine and Horne Berry.
Nestled on a hillside and surrounded by native flora, Womberoo at 1136C Kangaroo Valley in Bellawongarah is an idyllic three-bedroom, two-bathroom retreat that speaks for itself.
The property is made up of two separate buildings. The barn-like main house has open living, dining and kitchen areas as well as the main loft bedroom with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.
Residence two features a lounge, a bathroom and two bedrooms, providing an ideal setup for guests or for a possible conversion to a multipurpose room.
The main building is beautiful and each aspect of it has been designed to fit in with the local environment.
“The architect wanted to maximise the views of the Southern Highlands and everywhere you look, there are huge windows. The soaring ceilings also create a sense of space,” Raine and Horne agent Tim Muckenschnabl says.
The interior design of the home lends itself to the setting perfectly, with stone and timber finishes and a warm, earthy colour scheme.
“There’s a real mix of indoor, outdoor living here,” Tim says.
That design language of rustic charm is most evident in the kitchen, with its modern inclusions but classic, provincial design. Embodying that ethos is the Rayburn wood stove.
“The Rayburn stove is a cast iron cooking and heating apparatus, it suits the kitchen and the home perfectly, it’s a real statement,” Tim says.
The home’s greatest asset is its seclusion.
“Womberoo is at the end of its road and you can’t see any neighbours, just the view,” Tim says.
“The property is peaceful and tranquil, the home takes full advantage of that with the viewing deck, outdoor entertaining area, pizza oven, fire pit and the French doors connecting the sunny indoor spaces to the outdoor ones.”
Set on just over 1 ha, with native trees, jacarandas and pines in the established gardens, the home is a green refuge.
“At 2.5 acres, the land is very manageable and as most of it is native, it takes care of itself,” Tim says.
“A home like this, in this position, with the view and the greenery, is a rarity and everyone who has seen it adores it. Womberoo is one of a kind,” Tim says.
“Perfect for a downsizer, weekend retreat or short stay holiday let, Womberoo is a great investment, with a view and position that will never grow old.
“Womberoo has been rented out for short stays previously but it would work perfectly as a holiday home for city people trying to escape to somewhere quiet.”
Though it would be tempting to spend the entire time inside the home itself or walking around the grounds, there’s a lot to do just a short drive away.
Kangaroo Valley village is 9 km away and the Kangaroo Valley River, with its canoeing, fishing and horse trails, is close by. Berry is 12 km the other way, with plenty of bushwalks and, of course, access to the sea.
“The recreation in the area is quite significant and the home’s position means the owner can make a quick trip to enjoy the best of the area while still living somewhere quiet,” Tim says.
Thoughtfully designed, with stunning views of one of the state’s most alluring vistas, Womberoo is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
For more information on Womberoo at 1136C Kangaroo Valley Road , contact Tim Muckenschnabl on 0407 356 631. Make sure you check out all the hottest listings on Zango.
