12 bedroom house

A vast country estate of massive land holding in the heart of the premium Platinum Triangle of Burradoo, a superb size for a gracious country accommodation (STCA). A superb Southern Highlands nineteenth century property which comprises one of the largest landholdings and oldest gardens in Burradoo and the Highlands with many rare and beautiful imported European exotic specimen trees.

Filled with charm, character and fine detail, all lovingly restored this much-admired and astoundingly peaceful property is an exceptional holding on a grand scale spanning 18,380 sqm (4.54 acres) of land and 2,000 sqm of internal space, offering complete privacy and wide pretty garden vistas.

Designed by London architect Maurice Adams, for Charles Fairfax, Adams also drew plans for his Sydney estate, the renowned Queen-Anne revival historic property Caerleon in Bellevue Hill. Both properties offer fine examples of Queen Anne elements, with stone dressed brick walls, terracotta shingles, massive elaborate chimneys, decorative gables, balconies and bay windows.

This building also has the asymmetric gables and ribbed chimneys of the Queen Anne Style, but owes some design ideas to the Gothic Revival with 45 degree gables, and characteristic Arts and Crafts for the sweeping verandahs.

Majestically sited on the highest point in Burradoo, also known as Knoyle House the holding is also architecturally and historically similar to another former Fairfax family estate, Elaine, one of Sydney Harbours most significant properties.

A variety of eight grandly proportioned and light-filled formal living rooms, opening onto sun-drenched verandahs and garden settings, to include several double living rooms.

The impressive entrance leads to a vast stair hall with sweeping cantilevered cedar staircase.

Detailed plaster arches and impeccably designed bay windows capture the spectacular, age-old botanical garden devoted to rare and exotic trees.

- Spacious country kitchen with adjoining scullery & informal sitting room
- 10 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3 dressing rooms plus 4 powder rooms
- Original timber flooring and Australian cedar joinery
- Hydronic heating, full brick throughout, 13' ceilings
- A superb home of exceptional quality and irreplaceable craftsmanship offering a flexible floor plan.

The Celebrated Garden

- Irreplaceable and historically significant park-like gardens laid out by the Fairfax family featuring many rare specimen trees, lush green lawns and beautiful flower gardens
- Unmatched, century-old trees, mature plantings and full arch canopies

- An incredibly rare permanent 7-level private labyrinth - a rewarding source of relaxation, refreshment and insight
- Bore and garden irrigation

In addition to the main house, Kerever Park, there are two outstanding historical buildings The Mews and The Old School House which can be used as guest homes or income, one with four bedrooms and the other with three, all currently income producing with solid tenants.

Fully restored, The Mews was the Fairfax's stables now used as a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home of great character, and the other, The Old School House being 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a new kitchen, designed in a Georgian style. This building is of great importance being built for the beginning of the prestigious Chevalier College in Burradoo.

An addition, a fourth significant building of 8 rooms could be used for further accommodation if required, or modified for a large meeting room or the creation of a multiple 8 car garage (S.T.C.A.).

Development Highlights:
- Land size: 4.54 acres total
- Subdivision: Currently on 3 titles. Lot 1 - 2.5 acres. Lot 3 & 4 - 1 acre
- Land Zone: R5 Large Lot
- Min Lot Size: 4000sqm
- Potential Uses: Bed and breakfast accommodation; Dual occupancies (attached); Dwelling houses; Group homes. Seniors' development STCA (vacant subdivided lots)

For further information, contact exclusive agents Nathan Berlyn 0449 157