Belying any expectations in location, build and proportions, this Wattamolla property is its own private kingdom. Photos: Sotheby’s International Realty.
Standing stately and high on 44.2 ha of landscaped garden, paddocks, bushland and a peaceful stretch of Ryder’s Creek, 843 Wattamolla Road, Wattamolla blows past “lifestyle property” and straight into “legacy estate” territory.
“It is a sanctuary for peace and a place to reset,” Sotheby’s International Realty agent Drew Lindsay says.
The home itself sits at the end of a suspenseful drive, revealing first a deep wraparound verandah designed for slow living. Whether it’s a peaceful morning brew on a misty morning or a twilight glass of wine as the sun dips below the horizon, generous seating offers a front-row view of the surroundings’ magic.
Inside, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home boasts an aesthetic of timeless country elegance, characterised by VJ-panelled walls and ceilings, polished timber floors and French doors.
“We see so many amazing homes but this one has the soul of an older character home, something that is not easy to create with a more recent build,” Samuel says.
“It all culminates in a feeling you get when you enter. It’s not something that I can put into words — you have to experience it in person. The home, the location, the view are all really special.”
A beautifully appointed country kitchen forms the heart of everyday life, with a striking stone island, freestanding range cooker, walk-in pantry and separate scullery.
At the home’s centre, a bespoke country kitchen balances rustic charm with high-end utility. A massive stone island serves as the social anchor, supported by the culinary power of a freestanding range and the discreet convenience of both a walk-in pantry and a separate scullery.
But the unmistakable heart of the home is the massive open plan living and dining room, complete with one of three fireplaces.
“It’s a spot to be cosy in winter, sitting there with open fires watching the mists and the storms roll up the valley,” Samuel says. “In summer, you can open up the French doors and windows throughout the home and get a gorgeous airflow through it all.”
Tucked away for quiet repose, the main suite offers a rare level of indulgence. Think winter nights by the private fire, the first light of dawn pouring in through French doors, or a soak in the ensuite’s free-standing bathtub. A custom walk-in wardrobe and storage space that could be a gym or pilates studio, makes it the ideal domestic hideaway.
Other useful spaces inside include the upstairs library, a dedicated study and a quaint back deck.
Outside, the landscape unfolds in layers from manicured bucolic vistas to rugged bushland, all set against the dramatic, rising slopes of the Wattamolla hillside.
A firepit and pizza oven create an al fresco area primed for long lunches and gatherings with friends and family.
But the showpiece is an infinity pool and sundeck that seems to drop off into the treetops and valley below.
“This spot really captures the spirit of the home,” Samuel says. “It’s so elevated, you feel like you’re floating above it all.”
But though it feels worlds away, the home is conveniently placed, with Berry’s historic village just 20 minutes away, the beaches of Gerroa and Gerringong within half an hour and the Southern Highlands townships of Bowral and Moss Vale around 45 minutes from the gate.
The price guide on this remarkable property is $6.5 to $7.1 million.
For more information on 843 Wattamolla Road, Wattamolla, call Samuel Lindsay of Sotheby’s International Real Estate on 0404 647 609 or Bradley Cocks on 0405 350 774.
