Moving to the bush without leaving the city
You don’t have to travel far from this idyllic bush setting to be in the central business district
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COVID-induced lockdowns might be over but our love affair with regional centres continues, with one small caveat. Most of those contemplating a move would prefer to be within two hours of a major city centre.
This property at 22 Benjamin Road Mount Kembla, just a 10-minute drive from Wollongong CBD offers all the comforts of regional living with the convenience of city living. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom architecturally designed home has distinct mid century design vibes but with contemporary open plan spaces set over two levels.
The spacious, but manageable 696sqm block is surrounded by trees, offering a ‘living in the treetops’ experience from the upper floor, while large picture windows and sliding glass doors ensure the house is flooded with natural light.
Well-placed eaves, louvres and awning windows contribute to the passive solar design of the house, creating cross ventilation and thermal comfort indoors.
An ideal home for growing families, the block also includes a lap pool and lawn with abundant room for play equipment.
Offered for the first time in almost 20 years, the house has a price guide of $2m to $2.5m.
Address: 22 Benjamin Road, Mount Kembla
Price guide: $2m to $2.5m
Open for inspection: Saturday, May 13 10am-10.30am
Agent: Jordan Andonovski, The Agency Wollongong 0410 347 443
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
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An imposing Scottish castle that has only had four owners in its more than 200-year existence has hit the market asking for offers above £8 million (US$10.45 million).
Seton Hall, as it’s known, was built in 1789 by architect Robert Adam using stone from Seton Palace, the since-demolished property that was considered to be Mary Queen of Scots’s preferred retreat, according to Savills, which brought the home to the market last month.
“Seton is an absolutely magical castle—from the moment you approach, to the inner courtyard, to the quality of interior design,” said listing agent Jessica Gwyn.
The castle—roughly 10 miles from Edinburgh—remained in the same family from the late 18th century until 2003, which “served to freeze Seton in a protective time warp,” according to the listing.
Castellated features such as slit windows and turrets can be seen from the outside, and inside “secret staircases, curved doors, curved walls, arched windows and hidden doors add to the charming sophistication of the architecture and design,” the listing said.
But the castle has since been refurbished to meet modern standards, and now also boasts a helipad, a full security system, a gym, a playroom, a silk-lined dining room and a billiards room.
The restoration project saw a team of expert stonemasons rebuild the castle’s many chimneys, turrets and rooftop parapets. Plus, ironwork was restored, the dumbwaiter reinstated and the 10,000-bottle wine cellar was brought back to life, Savills said.
Alongside the seven-bedroom home that forms the core of the castle, there are additional residences across the property, including Darnley Cottage and Bothwell Cottage—named after Mary Queen of Scots’s husbands.
The castle’s stables have been refurbished, too, and are adjacent to the “Stable Bar,” the castle’s private pub.
The owner—who Mansion Global couldn’t identify—“feels their time as custodian of this outstanding building has come to a natural conclusion and it is time for this historic home to be loved and cared for by someone else,” Gwyn said.
This article first appeared on Mansion Global
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
