5 winter fireplaces of our dreams (all available now on Zango)
31 Hickey Road, Sutton NSW
What is a rural retreat without a statement fireplace as glamorous as this one? Slate tiles, Bridgerton chairs and feature antique vases: this is definitely not a room for the kiddies. The gold detailing provides a touch of opulence. (If you want to know what life is like in Sutton, you need to read this.)
About this home: This solid brick home features 9-foot ceilings, decorative cornices, and a wide tiled verandah. Highlights include a formal lounge (home to the open fireplace), formal dining room, family room, spacious kitchen, and billiard room. The property boasts 5 bedrooms, a wine cellar, an expansive outdoor entertaining area, and a double garage. All set on 20 acres with two dams, a bore, and multiple sheds.
591(d) Croobyar Road, Croobyar NSW
Hold the phone: a lounge room designed by AI?! Stop it! The stunning image above shows what the lounge room of this home could look like, open fireplace and all. We’re loving the modern take on the fireplace itself, completely rendered, with a focus on shape over texture.
About this property: Croobyar Road is one of Milton's most sought-after areas, and 591(d) offers stunning views of rolling hills, lush farmland and the ocean. This private, tranquil property is just six minutes from Milton. Highlights include a beautiful kitchen, an outstanding shed and barn, and absolute peace.
220 Little Forest Road, Little Forest NSW
This home is a stunning fusion of quiet luxury and farmhouse detail. This fireplace is coupled with stunning views, perfect for sitting quietly in the warmth with a hot coffee and watching the sun rise.
About this property: Experience refined country living at this grand estate, featuring a newly constructed residence with a self-contained guest unit and eight-car garage. High ceilings enhance the spacious interiors, which flow to entertaining areas, alfresco dining, and a pool with valley views. Set on 3.88 acres of landscaped gardens, this luxurious home is just minutes from Milton, Mollymook, and Ulladulla. An ideal blend of rural seclusion and coastal accessibility.
139 Kangaroo Valley Road, Berry NSW
Now here is a room for high tea, a regular book club or for the kids to perform the dances they’ve made up for the adults. The fireplace in this home is definitely not a statement piece but a beautiful way to warm a lush room you’d want to spend hours in.
About this property: Inspired by the nearby coast, this stunning estate on one acre offers serene poolside living and stunning surroundings. Nestled in the Berry Mountain foothills, it’s a perfect retreat with high-raked ceilings, oak floors, and an open-plan design. Features include a gourmet kitchen, separate cottage, outdoor amenities and proximity to both Canberra.
63 Yankee Creek Road, Mullumbimby NSW
Get settled in this room on a Sunday afternoon and you won’t budge for hours. Make sure your Kindle’s charged, you have a stack of magazines on hand or someone to have a long, deep conversation with. The combination of the fireplace and the afternoon sun through the lattice windows is pure sunshine for the soul.
About this home: This idyllic 14-acre property features a 5-bedroom limestone homestead offering privacy and charm. Highlights include a gourmet kitchen, spacious verandahs and beautiful gardens. Enjoy horse riding with paddocks, a horse arena, and creek swimming holes. Additional amenities include a barn, stables, and DA approval for three cabins. Conveniently close to Mullumbimby, beaches, and schools.
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