Bowral 110 Oxleys Hill Road

A masterpiece of design and style, 'Elouera' is a glorious and unique estate commanding expansive views across Bowral.

On almost six acres and comprised of two spectacular adjoining homes plus a free standing one-bedroom studio, it is surrounded by an age-old garden for all seasons.

Award-winning renovations undertaken in 2017/18 over a period of 20 months saw the gutting and complete refurbishment of the c1950 original double brick home, and the addition of an astonishing contemporary extension. Soaring ceilings, extensive glazing, burnished concrete floors and harmonious use of timber and bespoke finishes have been meticulously designed to complement a focus on passive solar design, energy efficiency and thermal performance.

Originally part of the historic 200-acre neighbouring property 'Wingecarribee', 'Elouera' boasts some of the most precious old deciduous trees in the region.

Features of this extensive property include:

A spectacular 4-bedroom / 4-bathroom main home with enormous home office built to house a golf simulatorA connected 2-bedroom / 1.5-bathroom self-contained apartment with own fenced gardenIf combined, the home can operate as 6-bedroom / 5.5-bathroom home, or alternatively, the apartment can be configured/locked off to incorporate one extra bedroom and ensuite from the main home, creating a 3-bedroom / 2.5-bathroom apartmentMain home contains large home office, media room, playroom, open-plan dining/sunken lounge/kitchen with additional large butler's kitchenA freestanding 1-bedroom/1-bathroom studio with kitchenette and spectacular views is privately situated away from the house. It has been a hugely successful Airbnb: 'The Book Shed at Elouera'45 kW solar system (140 concealed solar panels) plus batteries - 4 x Tesla Powerwall 2s (one of the largest domestic solar systems in the district).Two geothermal ground sourced heat pumps (5 bore holes in paddock consisting of 620 vertical metres of infrastructure that converts constant subsurface temperature for water to run through in-slab heating and hydronic radiators and pool)• 'Smart home' capacity via i-pad in butler's pantry; Dynalite smart home lighting and heating
Stunning charcoal burnished concrete floors with both heating and cooling capacity in new wingHandmade feature lighting including significant sculptural trio by renowned artist Harriet Goodall Professional gallery hanging system for art; phantom retractable fly screensA wet-edge mineral salt plunge pool /spa with integrated electric Remco pool coverFloodlit tennis court overlooking BowralSuperior insulation and double glazing; low E and thermally broken glazing in new extensionGlass stackable sliding doors open whole house to views and decksA-frame artist's studio atop the hill and a weatherboard shed with workshop and maker's studio: both have plumbing and electricity; machinery shed 120,000 litre water tanks plus town water capacity if ever neededExtensive automated garden lighting and automated watering systemProductive orchard includes large, mature fig trees, quince and beurre bosc pearPaddocks surrounding the entire house paddock, suitable for horses, cattle, alpacas etc
Enter through the electronic gates of 'Elouera' and be surprised by a truly incomparable offering. Just a three-minute drive or a walk into Bowral township, it offers extraordinary birdlife and serenity. Gaze upon the kangaroos at dusk and dawn and watch the sun rise over Mt Gibraltar. On cool mornings the township disappears beneath a layer of mist and 'Elouera' appears to float above the clouds.

This property is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.