955 Menangle Road, Douglas Park, NSW 2569

Welcome to Melrose, a captivating homestead that blends rich history with modern convenience. Originally built as a homestead and dairy in the 1800s, this charming residence was lovingly updated in the 1920s, offering a unique character and timeless appeal. Set on an expansive 2,517 square meter lot, this three-bedroom home features beautiful original timber floors, retained antique details, and a blend of modern updates.

The home boasts a large verandah wrapping around three-quarters of the house, providing stunning views and the perfect space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

One of the most special features of Melrose is its location, surrounded by over 100 acres of pristine farm and bushland. This incredible natural backdrop provides you with uninterrupted views of lush fields and native bush, offering a peaceful and tranquil setting like no other. The best part? You get to enjoy all of this beauty, without the burden of maintaining it. The surrounding land is privately leased by a neighbor for horse agistment, ensuring that the landscape remains picturesque and cared for, while leaving you free to focus on enjoying the peaceful seclusion. Whether you're walking through the expansive gardens, relaxing on the verandah, or simply soaking in the natural surroundings, you'll appreciate the space and serenity offered by this magnificent setting. Melrose provides the perfect balance of privacy, beauty, and convenience?an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle.

This home offers two distinct living rooms, each providing a unique experience. Spend your summer days in the bright and airy living/dining room, where four double French doors open onto a sunny balcony. In contrast, the second living room offers a warm and cozy winter retreat, complete with a charming brick fireplace.

The open-plan kitchen is a chef's dream, with abundant bench and cupboard space, a double sink, a dishwasher, and a walk-in pantry. Large windows flood the room with natural light, highlighting the reclaimed timber accents and showcasing the beautiful garden and bushland views.

The main bedroom, which was originally the kitchen, now features a freestanding clawfoot fireplace and plantation shutters, offering both warmth and tranquility. The other two bedrooms are equally spacious, with one featuring a walk-in wardrobe and direct access to the verandah. A dedicated study room offers breathtaking views and is warmed by the back of the fireplace, making it a perfect space for work or relaxation.

Outside, the property offers a huge shed with barn doors and a mezzanine, the roof of the shed was the original roof on the homestead, as well as a functional outhouse toilet. The meticulously maintained gardens, including five veggie gardens, a greenhouse, and two large water tanks totaling 50,000L, create a sustainable, low-maintenance outdoor oasis.

Additional side access with a gate ensures convenience and privacy, while the breathtaking views of the surrounding 120 acres create an unmatched sense of serenity and seclusion.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a property with a rich history, or a home that offers modern comforts with old-world charm, Melrose is an opportunity not to be missed.

With its timeless features, expansive spaces, and stunning views, this home offers a rare combination of history, character, and tranquility.

Living (summer) / dining

- 4x double glass french doors open up onto balcony

- Air-conditioner

- Freestanding crawfoot fireplace

- Amazing outlook, sunny and bright

Second (winter) living room

- Brick fireplace

- Access to verandah

Kitchen

- Open and spacious

- Double sink

- Dishwasher

- Abundance of benchspace and cupboard space

- Inbuilt nooks for microwave and appliances

- Large windows surround the space, flooding the room with natural light and offering stunning views of the garden, yard, and picturesque bush backdrop.

- Walk-in pantry with power

- The home is filled with a multitude of original pieces that serve as fascinating talking points, including reclaimed timber fence panelling on the top strip of the kitchen benchtop, an antique coffee bean grinder, and the original pull cord light switch for the feature light fitting in the center of the room.

Additional attic space

- Flooring throughout, potential for functional living space

Bathroom

- The original vanity, which resembles a vintage dresser, is fully plumbed in and serves as a functional piece with character.

- Large shower

- Separate toilet

Laundry

- Double concrete basin

- Additional toilet

Main bedroom

- Originally the kitchen

- The brick fireplace space, which originally housed the oven, now features a charming freestanding clawfoot fireplace.

- Plantation shutters

2nd bedroom

- Built-in wardrobe

- Plantation shutters

3rd bedroom

- Walk-in wardrobe

- Plantation shutters

- Air-conditioner

- Door to verandah

Study

- The back of the fireplace warms the room well. Great nursery or study.

Stunning views

Outside

- Huge shed with double barn doors on both ends plus a mezzanine

- Functional outhouse toilet

- Low maintenance yard

- Surrounded by breathtaking views

Additional features

- 2x water tanks totalling 50,000L

- 5x Veggie gardens

- Greenhouse

- Additional side access with full sized gate

- Original steps at entry

- Large verandah wraps around ? of the house

- The timber floorboards throughout the house are original, expertly flipped to maximize the life of the boards.

- Original light switches

- Updated feature light fittings

This ideal home is located away from the hustle and bustle of city life but still within close proximity should you wish to venture out. If you love to stay local then a short trip to Douglas Park River is a must with the family, there you will thoroughly enjoy the winding nature walks & beautiful river streams (don't forget your Kayak!) Picton is close by to get your local shopping needs met, as well as being rich with history, you are spoilt for choice on where to enjoy a delicious meal. You are a convenient 30 minute drive from the beautiful beaches of Wollongong & in the opposite direction, a 25 minute drive to popular shopping destinations such as Macarthur Square & Narellan Town Centre. Douglas Park is a tightly held, family friendly community with its own primary school. This home is one to put at the top of your inspection list.

Council Rates: $611.00 per quarter approx.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the information provided to you in our marketing material, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by our vendors, and as such, Reynolds Bryant makes no statement, representation or warranty, and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing. All photographs, maps and images are representative only, for marketing purposes.

Disclaimer:

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the information provided to you in our marketing material, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by our vendors, and as such, Reynolds Bryant makes no statement, representation or warranty, and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing. All photographs, maps and images are representative only, for marketing purposes.