Graciously settled into more than an acre of mature gardens on the prestigious Centennial Road, historic Kerrisdale offers guests the ultimate Southern Highlands experience. The large, single story home is located easy walking distance to town, sits adjacent to the Bowral Country Club & is a short drive to Centennial Vineyards, Craigeburn, The Gibraltar & Bendooly Estate . The home accommodates twelve guests in style & comfort.
Built more than a century ago, Kerrisdale is a grand old Federation Arts and Crafts style home featuring a sweeping circular driveway, super high ceilings, original timber floors and large-scale windows that maximise views to the garden and Mount Gibraltar. Wake to the mist covering the mountains and to the Kookaburras that make their home in the trees that face the lounge.
Set on more than an acre of land, the gardens at Kerrisdale are rambling and include a vast range of cold climate trees that accentuate the seasons. The expansive and private garden includes a large grassed area that allows for a great game of croquet and a secret garden for those looking for a quiet and magical escape under the large oak tree. Various outdoor seating spots, a fire pit circle under the magnolia tree, and outdoor dining overlooking the grassed croquet lawn offer a range of opportunities for enjoying the greater property.
Kerrisdale offers elegant accommodation for up to 12 people all on one level. The home has been furnished for absolute comfort with quality furnishings, bedding and appliances. A Brunner wood fire adds ambiance and exemplary warmth to winter dining and lounging and complements ducted air-conditioning that allows you to tailor your heating and cooling throughout the rooms in the house.
The home includes five/six bedrooms, two bathrooms and four separate living spaces. The formal lounge room sits adjacent to the dining room that seats up to 12 people. There is a large TV room and a salon/library that houses a collection of original paintings that date back from the 16th century through to the 20th century. You may dine outside under the magnolia tree or enjoy a coffee under the oak tree or on the verandah overlooking Mount Gibraltar.
The very large kitchen centres around a central island and includes a five burner Falcon cooker, French door refrigerator and in-kitchen dining for four. The kitchen is equipped with all you need to cook up a storm and for preparing for formal dining.
The Kerrisdale home and gardens are the perfect backdrop for magical wedding photos and provides a special environment for preparing for a wedding. Has been listed as amongst the top 1% of homes on AIRBNB the home will not disappoint.