38 Brandwood Drive

Cherry Gardens SA 5157

The cleverest achievement in the creation of this unique estate is the way in which it doesn't overwhelm: the house is warm and welcoming with formal and informal spaces; the large kitchen, family living and outdoor entertaining areas ingeniously connect as a homely hub; the eye is drawn to the garden and tree-filled views from every window; and the expansive garden reveals its delights gradually as you follow its many paths and terraces.

The quality is obvious throughout the seven-bedroom home: solid brick; 3m ceilings downstairs, 2.7m upstairs; timber windows, skirtings, architraves, doors, two staircases (including the extra-wide grand entry stairs); impressive hearths; travertine floors; granite in the kitchen and elsewhere; climate control; abundant storage; and expert attention to electrical services, hot water (1100 litres on tap), 20kW/100 panel solar array, security and provision for fire (including underground fire bunker).

The owners' vision is just as impressively expressed in the garden. Thousands of tons of rocks, dressed stone and garden soils (and even more hours of nurturing) have created a beguiling landscape of walls, stairs, garden beds, terraces, cascades, lawns and driveways that settles perfectly on lush green acres, creating an idyllic counterpoint to the native woodland that rises beyond the winter creek and 'secret garden' on the enchanting centre-line of the 4.6hectare/11.37acre property. Should the resort-sized, solar heated pool and tennis court not be enough for children and young guests, there's even a BMX track.

Major maintenance of the land is made easy, with an impressive 12.5x12.5x4.5m high clearance shed (with truck access and room for boats or caravans), tractor access via several driveways around the property and good water reticulation. A formal circular entry from park-like Brandwood Drive makes an impressive arrival and accesses the large double garage under the home's main roof.

We won't walk you through the home here: that's something you should do yourself and as soon as you can. Instead, we'll list the main features to whet your appetite.

The Property
4.6h/11.37ac, views, gully, winter creek, dam-fed cascades
3 acres dog-fenced exotic garden, lawns, orchard, aviary, veg beds, cubby, circular driveway; balance woodland and grass (fuel reduction by 3xDexter steers to go with sale if desired)
Mains water, 130kL rainwater storage reticulated to garden and fire service
High volume septic
High clearance 12.5sqm shed, workshop, car and R/V storage with power, lighting, truck access
Bushfire bunker with fire-door vestibule, firefighting equipment (petrol pump to hose reels serving perimeter of house)
20kW solar array (100 panels, 2x10kW inverters)

The Home
17 room/seven bed solid brick, high ceilings, quality timberwork and floor finishes, country-gate entrance and forecourt
Gracious fanlight entry (6x6m) with large vestibule and feature return staircase to same sized landing
Upstairs king master suite with e/s, walk-thru' robe to seventh king bedroom, nursery or parents' sitting room with separate hallway and balcony access
Downstairs king guest suite with WIR, en suite, pool views
Four more king family bedrooms upstairs around 25sqm with BIRs, three with balcony access, second staircase for private downstairs access
Huge country kitchen with granite benches and island, induction cooktop, double wall oven, d/w, Puratap, serveries to family dine and family lounge, abundant storage (all underbench cabinets with pullouts)
Family lounge with double French doors to o/d entertaining, s/c heater, fabulous hearth, c/fan
Massive formal lounge, full width hearth, s/c heater, log storage, exposed beams, bay window views
Formal dining with feature cornices and ceiling rose, elec heater in period hearth and mantel
Large upstairs family room and office/study, 4.5m vaulted ceiling, dormer windows, window seats, attic storage, bench and cabinets in office
Family bathroom with corner spa, shower, w/c, bidet; extra separate w/c with basin
Large laundry with granite bench, butler sink, floor to ceiling storage and hanging space
Separate downstairs quest w/c with vanity
Ducted, zoned r/c a/c upstairs, split a/c in kitchen
Expansive outdoor entertaining area with garden and pool views, roof and clear blinds
Numerous storage cabinets throughout and floored attic space
Double garage and workshop space UMR, remote rolladoors, direct access to downstairs hallway and service stairs
NBN available

Recreation
Asphalt tennis court, floodlit, full surrounds, extra-wide runarounds and space for kids' trampoline/play equipment
17x7m saltwater pool (3m deep end), solar heating and blanket, large shade-sail and new covered deck, ornamental walled garden
BMX track
Numerous paths and stairs to access the expansive gardens

Would suit
Grand country living for the busy commuter or home business operator
Large young family or merged family seeking the best possible country lifestyle
Lovers of the outdoors and entertaining
...and even use as high-end resort-style accommodation or functions (STCC)

LGA Onkaparinga
Price guide available upon enquiry