Set amidst more than 3 hectares of beautiful park like grounds dotted with eucalypts, is this magnificent country estate only minutes to the city. The home is set in an elevated position overlooking the property and surrounded by elegant standard trees lining the driveway and formal hedges leading to the front door. The paved courtyard is the centerpiece of the home, with large windows overlooking this much used space and allowing excellent light into the home. There's a hint of the Mediterranean throughout the home, with extensive tiling through the open plan kitchen, living and dining area, and expansive windows capturing the lovely rural outlook. This large family space boasts a fabulous kitchen with granite bench tops, quality appliances, ample workspace and a large pantry. Adjacent to this is a second lounge room with Jetmaster fireplace and double doors opening onto the courtyard. The home offers 4 bedrooms and a large study or 5th bedroom; the master bedroom is huge, and features a curved floor to ceiling window, a large walk in robe and a very generous ensuite with spa bath and shower. All of the bedrooms are king size, with walk in robes or built ins and just off the bedrooms is a sunny play room or study space for the children, separate to the main living area. The games room or home gym is a fantastic teenager area and this adjoins the sauna and the indoor pool where hours of fun can be had all year round. Throughout the home is a ducted reverse-cycle system & ducted vacuum system, in addition to floor heating through the tiled areas of the home. There is extensive garaging with a double garage with remote entry and two additional carport spaces, but there is room for more vehicles and storage in the 4 bay shed. This property offers the opportunity to secure a wonderful rural lifestyle; with privacy, space and an outstanding home with room for ponies for the horse enthusiast or to develop further with plantings of grapes or olives. Inspections Strictly by Appointment