Located 30 minutes from Canberra CBD and set on 1.8 hectares, this property is a quiet country retreat. The home is surrounded by lush green gardens with well-established mature trees complimented by rose gardens, box hedges and stunning floral displays as well as an array of fruits trees. The property offers a large horse/pony paddock, enclosed chicken coup, vegetable garden and green house that even Costa would be proud of! This substantial property includes the main residence, a separate one bedroom cottage, double garage, sheds and water tanks. The main home features five spacious bedrooms, three with built in wardrobes and the master suite which boasts a walk-in robe with custom joinery and glamorous ensuite with double shower and ‘his and her’ vanity. The centre of the home consists of a large open plan kitchen/family/dining area which opens out to the gorgeous all weather covered entertaining terrace. The bespoke Hamptons style kitchen features sublime lighting, quantum quartz benchtops, Italian tiles, integrated Miele dishwasher and large 90cm gas cooker that any chef would enjoy. The butler’s pantry offers additional storage, electric oven, sink, dishwasher and wine fridge. The enormous sun-drenched dining room features an exquisite picture window with views to the outside garden and French doors leading onto the entertainers terrace. The final piece to the open plan area is the sunny family room with cosy wood fire. In addition to the open plan area, this home offers a formal living room perfect for relaxing or a quiet space to entertain. The remaining rooms include a modern family bathroom, separate powder room and spacious well designed laundry. The house is of steel frame construction and has been renovated in recent years with new UPVC double glazed windows and external doors, a kitchen/family room extension and covered terrace. The cottage is fully equipped, featuring open plan living, dining and kitchen, separate bedroom, bathroom and laundry. With sliding doors to a private outside patio overlooking the pond surrounded by garden, this is a haven in itself. Your cars are also well catered for with three lockup garages, a carport and shed/tackroom/stable in the horse paddock as well as sundry garden sheds. Other features include: Ducted evaporative cooling Reversible ceiling fans throughout 4 kw solar system Solar hot water (gas boosted) Aerated septic system 90 000 litre inground rain water tank to house 10 000 litre rain water tank to Granny flat 250 000 litre community water allocation with taps throughout the garden Rates $1,997.00 Community Association $615 From what was once an empty paddock, my fastidious vendors have spent 27 years creating this wonderful property. The immaculate presentation is second to none, it is an absolute joy to inspect. PS Winston is not included!!