Welcome to "The Hideaway" - Situated in a very special enclave in the Upper Kangaroo River region of Kangaroo Valley is this amazing architect designed home on over 4 acres with sensational views. Designed by multi award winning Australian Architect Paul Pholeros, as well as being recently & lovingly updated, this exceptional design will stand the test of time & happily serve as your principal country residence or wonderful getaway property for years to come. The Hideaway was designed by Pholeros over 20 years ago, to sit lightly on the land. He was one of the first Australian architects to highlight the importance of place & country in his creations. Designed to drink in the 360º views across the valley & up to the escarpments, waterfalls & pastural land, this solar passive home cleverly utilises the cross flow of air & water collection in a low impact & low maintenance building creation - Concepts that we now use as best practice in architecture. The HOME - Delightful design of timber & solid steel beam construction, steel roof, attractive curved ceilings & light filled rooms via the clever use of raised glass windows throughout. - Extensive Open Plan Living with a new slow combustion fireplace as the centrepiece, lovely dining area & a cosy wrap around lounge area with stunning views to the valley escarpments & waterfalls. - Modern kitchen flowing seamlessly into the open plan living with new Caesarstone benchtops, new appliances & breakfast servery seating. - A choice of four lovely bedrooms in two wings, all with a beautiful feel & most with robes & balcony access via large sliding doors. - Magnificent main bedroom with brilliant views, a/c & its own private balcony.. - Bedroom two is just wonderful, with two large sliding doors that open right back to give a natural feeling of camping in the outdoors. - Two modern bathrooms serving each of the two wings. - Great covered alfresco entertaining area with new & solid merbau decking & translucent roofing allowing the light in. - Attractive Australian hardwood flooring throughout. - Reverse cycle air con to four rooms & slow combustion heating. - A very large under house carport / garage area with a laundry & solid concrete flooring, which could be filled in to provide extra living space or bedrooms, subject to council approval - The entire home & property has gone through a full refurbishment & upgrade involving a large capital outlay The PROPERTY & LOCATION - Lovely approach to the property via Upper Kangaroo River Rd, with jaw-dropping scenery - Arrive via a charming country lane to your slightly elevated & private position - Located in the lush Upper Kangaroo River region of Kangaroo Valley, being one of the area's desired country escape locations - Set on a stunning 4.15 acres (1.68Ha) approx. & zoned RU1 - Lovely grounds with an ideal combination of open lush green grassed sections, passive landscaping and some native bushland on the perimeter - - A generous level flat section which could be enjoyed for croquet, bocce, or build a man-shed or perhaps a tennis court - 2 large rainwater tanks fed by the roof of the home - Brilliant Starlink WIFI internet system delivering very fast download speeds - Frequent visits from the local wildlife & an assortment of birds - Around 15 mins to the KV village, far enough away for that feeling of escape yet close if in need of supplies or an enjoyable meal at one of the local eateries - Perfect lifestyle property of acres to admire & enjoy, perhaps grow your own veggies, have a few small animals & pets or some chooks - You really feel you are away from it all in your private position on the country as you gaze over rolling pastures & up to valley escarpments - A lovely & harmonious marriage of privacy, lush grounds & natural forest habitat with exceptional views - The average rainfall in Kangaroo Valley is around 1200 mm with the Upper River region even closer to 1800mm per annum - Around 35 minutes to Berry, 50 minutes to Bowral, 450minutes to the Coast & approximately 2 hours to Sydney or Canberra. Here is the perfect opportunity to acquire your dream getaway property for you to, once & for all, get out of the rat race & experience real country living with privacy. Located in the much sought after & beautiful Upper Kangaroo River region, "The Hideaway" is around 15 minutes to the quaint country village of Kangaroo Valley, with it's classic Friendly Inn pub, a general store, an array cafés, a public school, pre-school & much more. It is right here that this friendly community will make you feel welcome in this most rare and pure of quaint country towns. Described by many as "The most beautiful valley in Australia", Kangaroo Valley is neatly tucked between Bowral & Berry & just two hours from Sydney & Canberra - All within easy reach, yet still with the feeling of being a world away! For your own inspection of the wonderful property that really is 'something else', please come to one of our scheduled open homes or contact me for your own private inspection - Frank Barker 0456 555 422 or [email protected]