#soldbymcreynolds $1,150,000

The escape you've been longing for! A lifestyle choice where you can work, live and love it without the neighbours!

Escape the grind and sip the wine in this magic solar passive four bedroom ensuite home that is surrounded by beautiful established gardens which have been created and nurtured over many years by the current long term owners. This property offers a real lifestyle choice for those who are looking for a private sheltered rural retreat, room for the kids to run amuck, a couple to potter around and enjoy the surrounds or those just looking to escape the city yet be close enough to visit at any time.

This home is a real entertainer with its vibrant feel, abundant northern light and interaction with the outdoors providing an amazing ambiance: you will be instantly captivated by what you see. Raked ceilings are a stunning feature of the fabulous flexible living spaces that include a separate formal living room with a fireplace and a gorgeous expansive combined family, dining and kitchen area where you can interact with family and friends as you cook up a storm. The kitchen itself features quality stainless steel appliances, a large pantry plus abundant storage and bench space, what more could you want?!

The floor plan allows you to set the house up to suit your own personal needs with segregated bedrooms; a formal lounge and dining or cozy lounge and spacious home office; with a separate music room or retreat area. This home allows you to adapt to whatever works best for you.

All of the bedrooms feature built-in robes with main and second bedrooms having the luxury of to die for walk-in robes/dressing rooms. You will be astonished- these two bedrooms also share the most luxurious bathroom with the double size shower boasting twin shower heads plus hand shower, double vanities with their own storage and pull out storage cupboard for all life's little extras like medical kits, tissues etc. The main bathroom is also well set up with quality fittings.

Other great features include double glazing to the living areas and master bedroom, a 4KW solar panel system (16 panels in total), abundant storage throughout, ducted reverse cycle heating/cooling, and a fireplace in the cozy living room.

Complete with a double garage with remote control door and internal access, plus the bonus of an expansive storage shed/workshop with adjoining fully lined and insulated studio workspace that is just ideal for the those looking to work from home or perhaps enjoy a hobby. There is a security alarm system with good sensor coverage including a smoke detector, with remote communication and reporting via app.

An expansive tiled outdoor entertaining area gives you all the space you could desire to relax outdoors. The entertaining area is covered by an open pergola that is draped in beautiful Boston Ivy, providing glorious colour in autumn and cooling shade in the summer months. From here you step up onto the lovely deck that features a large spa bath with great views out to the garden. Just picture yourself relaxing after a long day whilst taking in the glorious surrounds on offer and enjoying a relaxing drink.

The gardens have been a true labour of love and offer your own private haven. With glorious rose gardens, veggie patches, productive fruit trees and expansive lawn areas to revel in. The gardens feature an array of trees and shrubs including both natives and exotics planted to create garden zones through the seasons. With open vistas, meandering pathways and inviting intimate spaces the garden is designed to ensure privacy while still providing plenty of space for kids to run around.

A large (110,000 litre approx.) in-ground tank, combined with a smaller 5000l above ground tank for the veggies, along with water rights from the Merryville Estate bores and dams - reticulated to the property ensure your water security. The Merryville estate water entitlements typically provide from 150,000 up to 250,000 litres per annum dependent on rainfall, provide a solid supply of garden water. The advanced home sewage treatment system generates safe treated water for garden use, ensuring that all water consumed in the house is reused sustainably.

A 5 minute drive will take you into the thriving Murrumbateman village where you can enjoy a bite to eat and a drink at the fabulous Country Inn or grab a coffee at one of the local take aways. You also have a huge choice of wineries within the district, with many offering up tasty bites to enjoy as you discover your new favourite drop. Within a short drive of Yass and an easy commute of Canberra you can't go wrong with this country retreat.

.rural hideaway tucked away in Merryville Estate on approx. 2 acres
.solar passive four bedroom two bathroom home offering a glorious garden outlook from every room in the home
.sheltered from the elements with established trees creating wind breaks
.flexible configuration to suit a range of needs and living arrangements
.formal and informal living areas with raked ceilings blending beautifully with the outdoors
.quality kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large pantry plus extensive storage and bench space
.exquisite bathrooms with first class fixtures and fittings – you will be impressed
.double glazed windows to living areas and master bedroom
.ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling and slow combustion fireplace
.4 KW solar panel system
.tiled outdoor entertaining area plus a deck area with spa
.double garage with internal access and remote control door
.security and fire alarm with remote access and reporting via app
.separate shed/workshop area with adjoining studio/study/hobby room
.extensive gardens and lawn areas with productive fruit trees, rose and veggie gardens
.abundant water with a 110,000 litre tank, smaller tank and use of a community entitlement from a dam an bore
.perfectly located within 5 mins of the Murrumbateman Village
.easy commute to Canberra