Private oasis for sale on the hillsides of the South Coast

When you think of escaping from the city, your mind most likely conjures up images of a tranquil countryside home. Tucked among the rolling hillsides of the idyllic South Coast village of Berry, 8a Brogers Creek Road fits the brief perfectly.

On a private road, the house has been designed to make the most of its elevated outlook. With views stretching across the hinterland and out to the ocean, you almost get the impression of floating in the open sky.

“The view is just next-level and pretty hard to replicate anywhere else around Berry, with the height and district views out to the ocean,” says agent Tim McGoldrick of Elders Real Estate Berry.

Four of the five bedrooms feature views out the ocean, as do the main living areas, terrace, balcony and al fresco entertaining space. Generous windows not only afford breathtaking views but allow light to pour through for a bright, airy feel.

Despite its large scale, the home doesn’t feel cavernous thanks to its clever floor plan. A dual-facing fireplace acts as the transition from kitchen and dining to the lounge, while two of the main bedrooms feature separate retreat spaces.

“There’s so much usability with the five bedrooms and five bathrooms. It’s great as an entertainer’s house or someone who’s looking to use it for short-term holiday accommodation,” McGoldrick says.

It’s easy to imagine gatherings year-round, with winter evenings spent by the fireside or sunny afternoons spent lunching on the deck or enjoying a picnic in the lush grounds.

The kitchen is fully equipped for entertaining, with a large, natural-stone kitchen island, integrated appliances and a butler’s pantry.

One of the biggest assets of this property is the surrounding bushland and farmland, and the stunning grounds themselves. You truly get the sense of being able to enjoy it from the comfort of the home. 

“The gardens are absolutely immaculate. The big dam – or the fancy dam, as I call it – is at the front of the house. It’s an amazing water feature to be looking out over and adds to the views,” McGoldrick says.

“Everything is manicured on the other side of the property as well. It incorporates native vegetation, the native rainforest, with some more elegant garden designs.”

Should you tire of the endless stream of guests who’ll be drawn to your country escape, you’ll find company in the form of the wallabies, wombats, echidnas and kookaburras who call the neighbouring bushland home – not to mention the friendly locals.

“The cafe culture is unreal in Berry. You’ve got wineries and lots of other activities around the area as well,” McGoldrick says.

“The benefit of being in Berry is that you’re getting that traditional country feel, but you also get all the coastal lifestyle features of having a beach 10 minutes or so down the road.”

Berry

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Price guide: $5.8 million

Private sale

Agent: Elders Real Estate Berry, Tim McGoldrick 0414 157 794