Sold prior to auction. Auction on 16th November is cancelled. We have several buyers who have missed out, so please call Paul on 0407 099 175 or Robyn on 0409 442 484 if you are thinking of selling a similar property in the area.This superbly designed rural masterpiece is one of the finest homes to come on the market in the lovely and highly sought-after Royalla Station Country Estate. Perched on the slopes of Mt Campbell, the 9.5 acre (3.8 Ha approx.) block has a commanding presence and enjoys sweeping panoramic views across the valley to the timeless Brindabella Mountains.The journey begins as you enter along a tree-lined driveway which takes you past beautifully established gardens and tennis court before dropping you off at the entrance of this very special home. You will be pleasantly surprised with the architectural splendour when stepping inside. Designed by the owners for maximum comfort, privacy, energy efficiency and practical country living, the house is an entertainer's delight as well as a great family home."Kilgerran" offers five large bedrooms, all with plentiful storage, 2 bathrooms, one ensuite, four toilets, three living areas, two study spaces, a large kitchen with gas hot plates and two dishwashers, and a five car garage with internal access. The house is fully insulated, and there are 20 photovoltaic panels (4.4KW) and an electric boosted solar hot water service. All main rooms face north, ensuring maximum winter sun and minimum summer sun. A Cheminees Philippe fire in the lounge and a huge slow combustion fire in the two-storey family room provide ample heating, and there is also a large reverse-cycle air conditioner.Externally, all the hard work has been done, including sealed driveway, championship tennis court and gazebo, bore and tank with pipes to several taps around the garden, retaining walls, paths, pergolas and extensive garden beds. The property has been extensively planted with fruit trees, Manchurian pears, Chinese pistachios, Silk trees, Elms, Oaks and Maples.This unique and prestigious rural residence is conveniently located within an easy 30 minute drive to Canberra's CBD, a short 15 minute drive to the Tuggeranong Town Centre and Queanbeyan's CBD and even closer to the growing township of Googong. With such a convenient location, so close to the heart of Canberra this very private property is indeed a rare jewel which sets new standards for rural properties and is the perfect retreat for those that want it all.Feature Summary:Water
a Rainwater is supplied to the house from a 90,000L tank with pump, as well as 25,000L and 2,500L gravity tanks
a A bore (with a perpetual licence) supplies water to a series of taps around the garden.
a Waste water is treated through a Garden Master aerated treatment facility.
a Hot water is provided via a solar 300L HW system with an electric boost facility.
Power
a The house is connected to the grid but also has 20 photovoltaic panels which supply around 4.4KW
a Bottled gas supplies the hot plates in the kitchen and a small gas heater for in-between seasons
Insulation
a All walls and ceilings in the house have been thoroughly insulated, including internal walls and between the two floors.
a Most of the sliding windows are double glazed, and thick curtains are used throughout.
Heating/cooling
a Most rooms face north, thus maximising winter sun and minimising summer sun, and a large shade sail provides additional shade outside the family room.
a Lounge - Cheminees Philippe slow combustion fire
a Family room - large slow combustion fire, small gas fire, reverse-cycle air conditioner and under-carpet heating mat in dining area.
a All bedrooms and family room have ceiling fans.
a Downstairs bathrooms have underfloor heating.
Communications
a There is good mobile phone reception
a The house is currently served by a Telstra landline and ADSL internet facility (buyer advised to confirm transfer of this service with service provider)
a Foxtel
Other internal features
a Doors to downstairs bedroom area are wider than normal to allow increased accessibility and the downstairs toilet has a grab-rail installed.
a A Robinhood ironing cabinet has been installed
a The wool carpets are of a commercial quality
a The kitchen bench is a top-of-the-range Hafele acrylic from Germany
a Kitchen appliances are Fisher & Paykel, and Bosch
Garage
a The spacious garage has internal access from the house, is 3m high and could fit pop-top caravan or up to 5 cars.
a It has a single car door and a large double door with remote control
a The property has sealed driveways, a large carport in front of the garage, and an additional caravan-size carport
Tennis Court
a The championship-size tennis court is north facing, fully fenced and has an artificial grass surface.
a A gazebo provides shade and shelter for those not on the court
Garden
a The garden was commenced in 2002, so many of the trees are approaching maturity.
a The garden is laid out for easy care and easy mowing.
a No eucalypts have been planted near the house, for fire protection reasons.
a Two swale drains above the house direct water away from the house in the event of storms.
Location
a Short 25 to 30 minute drive to Canberra's CBD
a 15 minute drive to Tuggeranong Town Centre
a 20 minute drive to Woden Plaza and Canberra Hospital
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Tennis Court
