Live a life of peace and quiet at this Braidwood home

There’ll never be a dull moment living at Durran Durra – a seven-hectare property just outside Braidwood that could be described as a hobbyist’s delight.

Days on the property could be spent in the large greenhouse, the American barn or the machinery shed, or tending to the orchard (with over 140 fruit trees) and strolling among the 720 grapevines.

The vines – which are ready for replanting – could also contribute grapes to the operational wine label included in the purchase of the property, Braidwood Wines.

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On a smaller scale, the vegetable and berry patches are on hand to provide fresh produce to feed the family.

Despite being filled with activities, the property also offers a real sense of tranquillity.

The house’s wraparound verandah provides a space to kick back and enjoy the fresh country air, or to entertain family and friends. It can be accessed from the rumpus, family and dining rooms.

Selling agent Miriana Cavic of Luton Properties Manuka describes the veranda and outdoor area as a versatile entertainer’s delight.

“It’s just got that feeling that you want to have people there,” she says. “When it’s hot you can sit at the front of the house and it’s going to be shady; at night you can sit on the other side.

“From one end you can look out to the hills, the other side looks out over the vineyard and dam – every part of the veranda has something else to look at.”

Inside, the sense of luxury continues with high-end finishes and a beautiful design that bridges the gap between a traditional country homestead and modern, practical living.

The centrepiece of the main living and dining area is a large wood fireplace, and the attached kitchen features plenty of storage, a walk-in pantry and a vintage cooktop and oven.

One could easily settle themselves here while the world carries on outside. And if winter truly arrives, you might be lucky enough to see snow-topped vineyards and trees in the far distance.

Other traditional features of the home include a claw-foot bathtub in the en suite and French doors in the formal living and dining rooms.

“Inside it feels quite grand,” Cavic says. “It’s got beautiful polished floorboards, high ceilings with big Victorian architraves, and old light fittings. It gives a really grand feeling.

“There are big windows in every room, and you just look out over greenery from all of them.”

Only an hour from Canberra and 10 minutes from Braidwood, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned farmer, an amateur winemaker, or simply looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life – the combination of a stunning home and on-property inclusions makes Durran Durra the ideal opportunity for a tree change.

Price guide: $2.1 million-$2.3 million

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Agent: Luton Properties Manuka, Miriana Cavic 0409 366 266