Magic in the Meadow: Shoalhaven country retreat hits the market

Sitting serenely on an idyllic one-hectare block in picturesque Meroo Meadow is the country estate Belvoir Pavilions.

It’s a property that works equally well as a spacious home, a holiday escape with plenty of room for friends and family, or an in-demand bed and breakfast. Not that you’d realise it from the front.

Up the semicircular driveway, you’re greeted by a quaint 1910s cottage, full of old-world charm, which is the property’s original family home. But keep walking through and you come across something completely different. 

“You have no idea from the front, looking at the cottage, what lies behind,” says selling agent Carrie Bond from Bond Lifestyle Properties.

In the past decade, the property has been extended to a five-bedroom, five-bathroom home with a self-contained studio and beautifully manicured grounds.

The result feels less quaint coastal escape and more high-end retreat.

The flexible layout means the main suite and living areas can be segregated from the other bedrooms and bathrooms, which could be rented out, or the whole space can be opened up altogether. 

The luxurious main suite features a walk-in wardrobe, a marble and timber en suite and a private outdoor sitting area.

Two of the other bedrooms have en suites, while two more share the oversized main bathroom, which has a large free-standing bath. The bedrooms are rustic and homely, while the bathrooms are modern and reminiscent of a luxe day spa.

A studio sits separately, with its own bathroom and kitchenette. 

The heart of the property is the main living area, with its towering cathedral ceilings,  exposed timber trusses, eclectic lighting and open sandstone fireplace.

Bifold doors peel back to lead you to an envy-inducing outdoor entertaining area.

“There’s an undercover area where you can just sit and relax, and then you go down a few stairs to a gazebo, which is an outdoor undercover entertaining area,” Bond says.

“And then you’ve got this beautiful infinity-edge pool. So it has everything.” 

While Belvoir Pavilions sits less than 10 minutes from Berry, the property makes you feel like you’re worlds away from anywhere.

One side is bound by a cornfield, while the other is also farmland, and there are serene mountain views.

An established garden gives residents access to an organic edible feast of herbs, citrus, figs and stone fruit, while there’s plenty of room for chickens or horses.

Or you can just wander the meandering pathways, lined with flowers, plants and visiting birds. 

The lifestyle benefits also extend beyond the property. Kangaroo Valley, Seven Mile Beach and Kiama are also just a short drive away – there’s plenty of room in the shed to store a boat or kayak, and there’s room for up to eight cars.

Meroo Meadow

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Price guide: $4.5million-$5 million +

Private sale

Agent: Bond Lifestyle Properties, Carrie Bond 0421 449 846