Escape: Parkesbourne homestead a country retreat among lush surrounds

Down a country lane sits a residence exuding the essence of contemporary Australiana.

Nestled among well-pruned gardens and shaded by established trees, the homestead provides a variety of entertaining areas inside and out.

Inside the well-lit home space are several distinct living zones, including a lounge and dining area with a slow combustion wood fire, leading to a sun-drenched sunroom with views overlooking the grounds.

The living spaces are centralised around a large updated country kitchen with ample cupboard space and an island bench. Aiding power bills, the home also includes 18 solar panels and solar hot water, plus ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling, reticulated gas and an internal double garage.

A separate shed includes a workshop, storage and a self-contained one-bedroom unit. Designed to make the most of a country lifestyle, the property also provides excellent grazing subdivided into 12 paddocks with good fencing, including electric.

A creek, 10 dams, improved pastures, shelterbelts, and shade trees complete the package.

Parkesbourne

67 Sandy Creek Road

Price: $2,100,000

Built: 1997

Land: 85.66 hectares

Agent: Angella Storrier, Angella Storrier Real Estate, 0418 427 713

Last sold: 2002

Inspect: By appointment

Getting there: Parkesbourne, west of Goulburn, is about 88 kilometres north-east of Canberra.