24 Crest Road

Research VIC 3095

This inspiring property was crafted with a dream, a clear sense of vision and a passion
to ultimately transform virgin bush land into an iconic family retreat with commercial possibilities. The current owners and caretakers dedicated themselves to the completion and fulfillment of this beautiful property and have thus ensured the Castle will endure
for generations to come.
The Castle is a respite set on a 4,392 m2 (approx.) allotment of peaceful gardens that includes a contemplative Zen pocket, a fern fringed ornamental lake with an overhanging English willow and a generous grass lawn sitting area, dry creek bed, formed walking tracks and a sky walk that overlooks this entire natural canvas that would have inspired Monet.
The double door entry, adjacent to a stunning water feature with garden surround, opens to a vast TV/sitting and rumpus/games room under a vaulted glass ceiling. The versatility of the residence becomes immediately apparent as with seamless transition this area provides access to a bedroom wing, a formal lounge living and dining area that has been graced with a brick and timber wet bar and an outdoor terrace that overlooks the tree lined canopy of the rear garden.
The formal lounge and dining area adjoins the kitchen, a bedroom with full-ensuite
and 2 home offices. The spiral staircases to each of the 4 turrets provide 3 rooms that could be utilized as bedrooms, studies or retreats while the 4th is the bridal suite.
Well suited to the large, growing or extended family, the home encompasses 8 bedrooms with full-ensuite facilities of which one is known as the bridal suite with its own private sitting room and balcony/viewing platform, three have supporting sitting rooms and one offers an independent self-contained apartment. The residence offers a perfect balance between open living combined with private bedroom and living accommodation. Family members can feel totally at peace with an abundance of independent living environments, yet entertain on multiple levels when the occasion arises.
A stately family living room at the rear of the residence allows for the possibility of an array of uses not withstanding a banquet hall, conference room, common meeting room or music room to identify just a few. This area opens to a tree top balcony and also provides access to the rear outdoor terrace.
A commercial kitchen with granite, laminate and island benches is supported with substantial timber cupboard storage space and ample food preparation/work bench facility. The kitchen is also serviced with stainless steel appliances that includes
a 6 burner gas stove and rangehood, dishwasher, 2 double pantries, room for
2 fridge/freezers and separate cool room store at the rear.
Cleverly integrated under the main building is an open self-contained studio/apartment that would comfortably allow for extended family accommodation, or a supplementary income stream. This area also supports undercover parking for up to 6 vehicles whilst
a massive storage room/workshop is located at the ground level of the 2nd wing to the main building. A fully fenced and heated hydrotherapy spa pool completes this wonderful masterpiece. This with a second alfresco zone is set at the front of the residence in a peaceful and private garden precinct allowing for additional options in relaxed outdoor entertaining with friends. Extra off-street parking is available directly opposite the front entrance area.
As an inspiring property, the Castle delivers multiple options for different needs.
This totally unique holding is well suited to large and extended families seeking a lifestyle like no other. The property provides for the rare possibility where business and pleasure could quite easily be combined without one interfering on the other.
Overall, this most amazing property is represented at a cost that reflects true value.
This is especially true when one considers its replacement value and the time it would take to recreate what was once, just a dream.