A romantic hinterland escape in the Shoalhaven region hits the market

If you were keeping an eye on property listings not that long ago, anything boasting water views or an easy stroll to the beach was likely pretty tempting.

With the cool change in the weather, you’d be forgiven for yearning for something a touch more secluded and snug, perhaps surrounded by picturesque wilderness, and definitely with a fireplace.

Sitting on a sprawling 16 hectares, Winterwood is the epitome of a cosy, romantic hinterland escape.

It’s been the much-loved home of one family for 40 years; a place where they raised two kids and enjoyed the lifestyle offered by the land.

The house itself was a labour of love for one of the owners, a stonemason. They handcrafted the building using many materials from the property itself.

The two-bedroom, one-bathroom home well and truly ticks the cosy box. On the right, a living and dining area boasts vaulted, live-edged timber ceilings, while the connecting kitchen has a wood-burning oven and burnished timber joinery.

Sitting privately on the left, two bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. Connecting it all together is an enclosed breezeway, which runs alongside a modern bathroom and laundry.

Inside, it is all rustic charm, from the exposed stone walls to the timber beams and earthy tones. Ample windows ensure plenty of natural light and views of the landscape.

In winter, imagine cosying up to the fireplace in the living room, or perhaps taking a long soak in the bathroom’s free-standing bath with garden views.

If you’re after a bit more space, you’ll find plenty of it outside. About two hectares of the block has been cleared, and the owners have used it to support their passion for horse riding and mountain biking, with tracks cut across the whole property.

“The rest is all rainforest, which is beautiful,” says selling agent Tim McGoldrick from McGoldrick Estate Agents.

“And then there’s the wildlife that you get there. They have spotted quolls, wombats, echidnas and lyrebirds. You’re a part of nature at the property.”

Sitting just 15 minutes drive from the town of Berry and 20 minutes from Kangaroo Valley, the home is still close enough to amenities.

But, for decades, Brogers Creek has attracted people looking for an escape – in particular, musicians and artists looking for seclusion or inspiration.

“People looking for that privacy and just getting back to nature, that’s what the real appeal is here,” McGoldrick says.

“The home’s sitting on a plateau below Drawing Room Rocks, which is a famous nature walk within the local area, and it takes in views to the surrounding escarpments, with the glowing orange and red sandstone in the distance above the property.

“If somebody’s looking for seclusion, it’s an awesome proposition for them.”

Brogers Creek

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Price guide: $3.2 million

Private sale

Agent: McGoldrick Estate Agents, Tim McGoldrick 0414 157 794