A walk through Six Acres reveals a surprising and delightful splice of heritage and contemporary architecture at its best. Photos: Raine & Horne Berry.
Raine and Horne Berry real estate agent Jacqueline Crapp is not often lost for words, but 39 George Street, Berry is the rare exception.
It’s not hard to see why words fall short of describing Six Acres, a five-bedroom property on a beautifully landscaped 1081 sqm block.
“It’s so unassuming from the street that visitors are invariably stunned by the scale and design when they come through,” she says.
“The level of high-end restoration is second to none. I can honestly say I have never seen one done that well. And yet, it doesn’t feel staged — from the moment you walk through the door, it feels like a welcome home.”
Set in one of Berry’s most tightly held village addresses, the remarkable residence seamlessly blends a rich historical legacy with breathtaking modern luxury.
At its heart is the historic weatherboard cottage built in 1911 by farmer Matthew Tiller Pullman — a monument to the early 20th-century agricultural subdivision of Berry’s fringe.
In 1944, the estate was acquired by Percy Rickson, a prominent local businessman, dairy industry leader and community figure who called it home for decades.
Today, the beautifully restored original cottage proudly anchors a sophisticated modern extension by ESTUDIOMOTIF*, connecting Berry’s rich pastoral past to the present.
A rarity in itself, the surviving farmhouse retains key period features of Federation-era design, while the new extension integrates a striking architectural contrast, characterised by high-end finishes, generous natural light and seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
The meticulously curated interior boasts marble and travertine finishes, heated flooring, custom lighting, restored fireplaces, premium fittings and beautifully resolved joinery.
With impressive proportions, the floorplan offers multiple living and entertaining zones, 2.5 bathrooms, a powder room, a mud room, a laundry and a double garage.
Central to this is an open plan dining, lounge and kitchen area. The kitchen features Gaggenau cooking appliances, Fisher & Paykel integrated refrigeration, a leathered Rocaro granite benchtop and Italian tapware.
“It’s appointed to exceptional standards,” Jacqueline says.
This spills out to one of multiple outdoor spaces, including an outdoor kitchen, firepit, pergola seating area and verandahs, catering to every experience from lively entertaining to quiet repose.
Designed for modern living, the residence also includes fully ducted zoned air conditioning, smart home automation, automated lighting, security cameras, app-controlled access, solar power, underfloor heating, integrated technology throughout and a rainwater tank servicing the landscaped gardens.
“The house is state-of-the-art,” Jacqueline says. “But while the front is restored and the back is a brand new build, the flow from old to new works beautifully.”
Boasting approved plans for a heated pool with pergola and decking, the home offers further potential to enhance an already exceptional estate-style holding in the heart of Berry.
For more information on 39 George Street, Berry, contact Raine & Horne Berry’s Jacqueline Crapp on 0429 104 011. And to stay ahead of the market, check out the latest listings on Zango.
