An enchanting family home

Hidden behind a woodland setting is 'Lofty Elms', an enchanting mudbrick home situated in a secluded part of Gundaroo Village. The mudbrick design creates wonderful thermal mass that keeps you deliciously warm in winter and refreshingly cool in summer. Families will appreciate the versatile floor plan with large bedrooms both upstairs and downstairs, the master suite with ensuite and walking in robe, also features a balcony with views out to Yass River. The heart of the home is the spacious open plan living area with feature fire place and windows that capture the landscaped gardens and in-ground swimming pool.

The commitment and thought the current owners have given to the design of the gardens, has paid off to create a private oasis with extensive planting, where you could easily spend hours wondering and admiring it's beauty. There are beautiful seating areas around the gardens perfect for watching the sunrise or sunset while listening to the array of birds. With a mix of deciduous and ever green plantings there is always an impressive display of colour, and a garden where you can make red current jelly at Christmas, elderberry syrup in spring, saffron butter in autumn and crab apple jelly in summer. It truly is a garden for all seasons.

Outside entertaining is made easy with the Wisteria covered alfresco, leading the way to the enticing in-ground swimming pool with pool house and it's own paved seating area perfect for sitting back and relaxing while watching the children play.

Adding to the appeal of the wonderful property is the separate studio. A versatile space that could be used for a home-based business, teenagers retreat, art studio or to accommodate family and friends when they come to stay. Adjoining the studio is the large 4 car garage or workshop with 3 roller doors, 1 with extra heigh to allow for larger machinery.

The want for water is none with 5 rain water tanks equally 93,000 litres and a 22,500 litre bore water tank irrigated to the gardens.

An escape from the daily hustle and bustle, 'Lofty Elms' is a home with so much appeal that you won't want to every leave!

Features
- Gas heating and slow combustion fireplace
- Third level loft storage could be transformed into extra space
- Excellent storage throughout the home
- Vegetable gardens, orchard and chicken coop
- Situated opposite Gundaroo Oval with playground
- A short walk to Gundaroo's boutique shops, cafe's and school
- 30 minute commute to Canberra's inner north
- School buses depart from village to ACT schools

Disclaimer: All information regarding this property is from sources we believe to be accurate, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Interested persons should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to inclusions, figures, measurements, dimensions, layout, furniture and descriptions.

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School catchments

Gundaroo Public School Primary K-6 Government 0.63km
Sutton Public School Primary K-6 Government 15.7km
Neville Bonner Primary School Primary K-6 Government 19.0km
Burgmann Anglican School - Forde Campus Combined Independent 19.4km
Aunty Agnes Shea High School Secondary 7 Government 19.6km
Collector Public School Primary K-6 Government 19.7km
Taqwa School Combined K-10 Independent 19.7km
Margaret Hendry School Primary K-6 Government 19.7km
Amaroo School Combined K-10 Government 19.9km
Good Shepherd Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 20.1km
Throsby School Primary K-6 Government 20.8km
Ngunnawal Primary School Primary K-6 Government 21.2km
Mother Teresa School Primary K-6 Catholic 21.5km
Gungahlin College Secondary 10-12 Government 21.6km
Harrison School Combined K-10 Government 21.8km
Franklin School Primary K-6 Government 22.0km
Burgmann Anglican School Combined K-12 Independent 22.3km
St John Paul II College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 22.6km
Shirley Smith High School Secondary 7-8 Government 22.9km
Gold Creek School Combined K-10 Government 22.9km
Blue Gum Community School Combined K-10 Independent 26.7km
University of Canberra High School Kaleen Secondary 7-10 Government 26.8km
Dickson College Secondary 7-12 Government 26.8km
Emmaus Christian School Combined K-10 Independent 27.7km
Brindabella Christian College Combined K-12 Independent 27.9km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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