Marward Estate - Wonderful weekender or idyllic starting point
Close to the pretty hamlet of Newham, this 40 acres is perfectly set up as the ideal weekender.
A pretty one-bedroom miner’s cottage has been renovated to offer cosy, self-contained accommodation. A solid fuel heater and reverse cycle air conditioner ensure easy comfort throughout the compact cottage. The timber kitchen and meals area have lovely views of the garden and beyond, and direct access to the broad timber deck and paved patio.
The wisteria-clad verandah provides a prime position for leisurely weekend breakfasts, alfresco lunches or glasses of wine while enjoying the views of the dam, nurtured gardens and surrounding farmland and vineyard.
A separate, 2-level timber cottage provides additional accommodation for guests or family members. A timber staircase leads to the loft-style bedroom with a charming angled roof. With a spacious living area and efficient kitchenette, this is a bright and airy building that makes the most of its available space. It too, has a roomy deck that provides an excellent vantage point to enjoy the privacy and beauty of the setting.
The two dwellings are at right-angles to one another, creating an informal north-east facing courtyard that has a lush green lawn sloping down to the large dam.
The garden has been planned and executed with care and skill. Wide lawns are flanked by formal plantings of hedgerows and specimen trees. Field rocks edge garden beds, paths and arbors. A formal walk of Manchurian Pears leads down to the waters edge, where 49 rose bushes grace the embankment. There is an olive grove, fruit trees and an impressive vegetable garden with a rustic...