Rivendell — A World Of Its Own
There are very few places where the feeling of being completely removed from the world is matched by the sheer quality of what you find when you arrive. Rivendell is one of them. Set across ten acres at the top of the landscape, it feels almost suspended above the surrounding countryside, with extraordinary views stretching for miles and a home that embraces them from almost every room.
A beautifully considered driveway leads to a substantial double carport and the first glimpse of the property's extraordinary setting. Secure fencing surrounds the lawn immediately around the house, while wide verandas and generous covered decking create a succession of places to sit, entertain and simply take in the view.
Double front doors with screen doors beyond allow the breeze and outlook to become part of the arrival. To one side, a spectacular home office is finished with a full wall of hardwood shelving and cabinetry, timber-lined ceilings and slate floors, but it is the view that steals the show.
The formal lounge continues the theme with cathedral-height timber-lined ceilings, plush wool carpet, timber-panelled walls, a magnificent brick fireplace incorporating a wood heater and beautiful window furnishings. From here, the formal dining room opens towards the wraparound verandas and covered decking, creating a wonderful sequence of spaces for entertaining, with the landscape providing an ever-changing backdrop.
Further through, the casual family room opens directly to the covered deck and looks across the pool. Slate floors, a distinctive timber ceiling fan and abundant natural light give it a relaxed character, while the kitchen is a spectacular centrepiece in its own right.
Beautiful hardwood cabinetry, stone benchtops and an enormous island sit beneath a huge skylight, complemented by a Bosch gas cooktop, Bosch double oven and Bosch dishwasher. A wall of timber cabinetry incorporates generous storage and built-in wine storage, while the entire space looks across the pool and garden. The adjacent meals area is bright and sunny, with its own outlook to the lawn and a door opening to the rear veranda.
A long slate-floored hallway, with soaring timber-lined ceilings and two skylights, leads to the bedroom accommodation. The family bathroom features a beautiful timber double vanity and separate toilet, while a generous family bedroom overlooks the lawn.
The master suite is something altogether different. Those extraordinary views are framed from the bedroom itself, while an enormous dressing room leads to an ensuite that could hardly be more spectacular. A sunken spa sits directly before a massive picture window, creating an unforgettable place to unwind while taking in the landscape. A huge shower and double vanity complete a suite that is quite simply jaw-dropping.
A large laundry provides excellent storage, before the home opens into an enormous rumpus, billiard and living room. With polished hardwood floors, built-in timber wet bar, wood heater, lounge area, extensive under-stair storage and another spectacular outlook, it is a remarkable space for entertaining or giving a large family room to spread out.
A grand timber staircase rises to three further bedrooms, each generously proportioned with plush carpets, robes and ceiling fans. One captures those magnificent views, while the others look across the surrounding grounds. A fresh family bathroom with full-size bath and large shower completes this level.
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