A legacy lifestyle on the market in Berry

Two decades ago, 181 Wire Lane was just a humble 100-year-old cottage like many others in the Shoalhaven region, set among rolling acres of lush green farm land with every basic need met. Today, this humble cottage has a new lease on life thanks to an architecturally stunning renovation and modern wing addition, seamlessly transforming the old into a new age piece of art.

“This is not your typical farm house,” says Carrie Bond, sales executive at South Coast Prestige Properties.

“The property includes an amazing wet-edge pool off the open plan living area with absolutely stunning views, a gas spa, underfloor heating, ducted airconditioning, fireplace, master suite in its own separate wing away from the other bedrooms and two huge machinery sheds to hold farming equipment.”

The property is in a private setting away from the main road, set among a wildlife corridor of established tree plantings and an environmentally rated wetland – making it a hidden oasis.

Using glass and neutral tones throughout the renovation process, the owners have made this beautiful landscape the true hero in every aspect of the house. But, some of the old-world charm of the original cottage continues to shine through with the timber flooring completely restored.

The modern wing is solar passive and features five bedrooms. North-facing glass sliding doors that open onto timber decks from the modern kitchen, featuring Miele appliances and Caesarstone bench tops. The wet-edge pool is the perfect match to the entertaining deck, which links the two living areas and a large lounge/games room with a fireplace.

Although the home itself makes quite a statement, this property is also one of the biggest land holdings in the area, at more than 100 hectares.

“Not many properties of this size come to the market in this perfect location. This property in particular features prime pasture land, that has always been fertilised and maintained to the highest standard,” Bond says.

“It incorporates a portion of protected wetlands which the owners have the ability to draw water from – a huge advantage during a drought season.”

Originally farmed as a dairy, the property provides an abundance of stored water with two 100,000 litre tanks, nine spring-fed dams and concrete cattle troughs with access to permanent water, all poised and ready for the warmer months ahead.

Located just five minutes away from the town of Berry and 10 minutes from Seven Mile Beach, this vast property combines modern architecture and plentiful farmland with the convenience of an unbeatable location.

“This property will be a legacy to whoever buys this – something to pass down the generations. It is truly one of a kind and I doubt anything of this size and quality will come available in the future,” says Bond.

Berry

181 Wire Lane

$5.5 million

5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car

Private sale

Agent: South Coast Prestige Properties, Carrie Bond 0421 449 846