'Willows Edge': Where modern chic meets country charm

The search for the effortless blend of classic country charm with contemporary elegance ends at 89B Mount Hay Road, Berry.

At the end of a long driveway down a private road, “Willows Edge” is a stunning four-bedroom modern country home set on 3.8 acres in the sought-after Broughton Vale, about five minutes’ drive from the culinary and shopping delights of Berry township.

Tim Muckenschnabl from Raine and Horne Berry says this normally mutually exclusive combination of seclusion and convenience has impressed visitors.

“They like the fact that it’s close to Berry but not so close as to hear the hustle and bustle. It feels like a total sanctuary,” he says.

Natural light fills the beautifully renovated home, which is almost surrounded by a wraparound deck. Capturing breathtaking views of the established gardens and surrounding landscape and mountains, it invites dwellers to live life outdoors as much as in.

Punctuating this is the heart of the home – a grand open-plan living and dining area with a high raked ceiling, bifold doors to the deck, reverse-cycle air conditioning and a freestanding fireplace.

“It’s a beautiful casual living space where you can enjoy the sunset, glass of wine in hand and a toasty fire going in winter. Or open up those doors in summer and the space gets gorgeous breezes,” Tim says.

The luxurious modern country kitchen has high-quality appliances and ample storage, making it a delightful space to prepare family meals.

The clever floor plan has naturally created “wings” to the home including self-contained accommodation perfect for guests, multigenerational family living or as passive income.

The elegant master suite comes complete with a spacious ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and its own private deck, where you can take in the sunsets, but a bedroom at the opposite end also has an ensuite.

“The owners often accommodated guests, and found the home to be ideal for that,” Tim says. “For the same reason, it would be great for teenagers or older parents, or to rent out as accommodation. People can come together as they want, or enjoy privacy as needed.”

The residence is surrounded by beautiful established gardens with fruit trees and a dedicated enclosed and protected vegetable and herb garden.

“The current owners have loved tending to the gardens, and they have been beautifully maintained,” Tim says.

“They have also enjoyed simply walking the grounds – there are quite a few scenic spots in and around the property including a dam in one corner and a firepit where you can gather outdoors when the weather cools.”

Two golf “chipping” greens add further luxury to the lifestyle on offer, and the extensive grounds include fenced paddocks, solar panels and an abundant water supply for self-sufficiency.

Ample storage shedding includes a huge workshop and space for ride-on mowers. Side access to the property via another road is a convenient way to bring in horse floats and machinery.

Secluded on a quiet country lane, “Willows Edge” is just minutes from the shops, cafes and amenities of vibrant Berry Village and about 10 minutes to Seven Mile Beach.

The price guide on this property is in the early $3 million.

89B Mount Hay Road, Berry is new to market and has a price guide in the early $3 million.

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Article originally written and published by Region Illawarra