Two hours south of Sydney, but a world apart, Wombat Hill is a property that begs to be experienced. Photos: Raine & Horne.
On the slopes of Berry Mountain, a property called Wombat Hill sits tucked among soaring trees, rocky escarpments and rambling gardens that look like they’ve been growing there forever. Located at 1010 Kangaroo Valley Road, Bellawongarah, it’s the sort of place that seems miles from anywhere, yet the cafes of Berry and Kangaroo Valley are only a short drive away.
“People who visit love the outlook, the beautiful gardens, the spacious proportions of the house,” Raine & Horne’s Susie Timbs says. “But most of all, they love its location. Up there on the mountain and it feels like you could be anywhere in the world, but Berry and Kangaroo Valley are only 10 km away, Nowra just 30 km and of course, you can go through Kangaroo Valley to get up to the Highlands.”
Set on four hectares, Wombat Hill is a property built for flexibility — a place where different lifestyles and ambitions can take root alongside the rhythm of nature.”
The main residence is built with presence: strong lines, timber beams and a cathedral ceiling that lifts the central living space skyward.
The home exudes an “architectural feel”, characterised by vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a beautiful use of timber throughout.
“The effect is both impressive and inviting, especially in the lounge and dining area, which incorporates a mezzanine level and spills out to the extensive north-facing deck,” Susie says. “That’s the heart of the home.”
Here the house takes full advantage of its orientation, catching the sun throughout the day and framing uninterrupted views over towering trees and the rocky escarpment.
“The separation of spaces for privacy, combined with that big communal meeting area, makes this home the ideal backdrop to create memories with a growing family and friends,” Susie says.
The main residence is built with presence: strong lines, timber beams and a cathedral ceiling that lifts the central living space skyward.
This is not a home that hides its generosity. Four bedrooms, each with outdoor access, three bathrooms and a series of secondary living areas offer space to spread out or retreat.
The kitchen, open yet unobtrusive, acts as a hub without interrupting the rhythm of the home.
Then there’s the separate cottage, connected by a covered walkway, which Susie says has become a star attraction of its own.
“The separate cottage has done well on the short-let market, but also facilitates intergenerational living or family overflow,” she says.
Across its 10 acres, the property offers a little of everything: sweeping ornamental gardens, a creek, two ponds and even a permanent spring. A productive veggie patch, fruit trees, paddocks for additional livestock and a chook run add a layer of self-sufficiency, though the place doesn’t demand it.
“It’s the kind of garden you can roll your sleeves up in, or simply admire while someone else does the weeding,” Susie says.
The home has scope for new owners to put their stamp on it — or simply to move in and enjoy its abundant drawcards, as well as the vibrant country towns, spectacular beaches, walking trails, vineyards, restaurants and, perhaps best of all, welcoming communities around it.
The price guide for this home is $3,350,000.
For more information on 1010 Kangaroo Valley Road, Bellawongarah call Raine & Horne’s Susie Timbs on 0414 767 707.
