The sandstone Gatehouse Cottage Werai for sale by Corina Nesci of Drew Lindsay Real Estate is a dream weekender or a cosy, yet spacious full-time retreat.
Delivering romance, style and stunning historical charm, this sandstone home in Werai NSW blends history with modern-classic and vintage pieces with over 2 acres of gardens.
Source: Drew Lindsay Real EstateThe residence dates to 1867, with origins as a railway gatekeeper’s cottage before becoming a church. In 1971 the two-room original stone building gained a weatherboard extension which transformed it into a delightful home featuring three spacious bedrooms.
After the current owners purchased it as a design project, the home has been extensively renovated, featuring in an 11-page article in ‘Highlife’ magazine.
Source: Drew Lindsay Real Estate“It’s exciting being on the journey to find the next custodians of ‘Gatehouse Cottage’ who will be the fifth owners of this very dreamy country home,” Corina Nesci told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.
“The absolute uniqueness of the original sandstone part of the property makes ‘Gatehouse Cottage’ incredibly special, with its historical charm creating both interesting and comfortable spaces to be enjoyed.”
“The clever extension allows for seamless outdoor entertaining over the various seasons, with the very private garden being one of the loveliest to meander through and explore.”
Source: Drew Lindsay Real EstateThe original cottage is now a stunning dining room and formal living room bedecked with an impressive art collection. The cosy country kitchen either leads through French doors to the garden or along to a casual living area heated beautifully by a designer combustion fire.
The property also features a cottage-like double garage/workshop and ‘green room’ for gardeners. It would be an easy conversion to guest accommodation, able to be joined via a walkway.
Source: Drew Lindsay Real EstateSituated on approximately 8,523sqm, the home’s thoughtful design elements extend seamlessly into the garden, which offers a prolific orchard and many old specimen deciduous trees. Romance and hidden delights are features of the garden, including ‘Last Man Standing’, an enormous sandstone garden sculpture created in collaboration with renowned artist/sculptor Gordon Richards.
Conveniently located, the home is approx. three minutes’ drive to the famous Exeter General Store for some of the best artisan food and coffee in the Highlands and a short drive to Moss Vale or Bowral.
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