222 Menangle Street, Picton, NSW 2571

Set​ ​on​ ​more​ ​than​ ​half​ ​an​ ​acre,​ ​‘Rythdale​ ​Cottage’​ ​is​ ​a​ ​beautifully​ ​reimagined​ ​1885​ ​built​ ​home​ ​blending​ ​heritage​ ​character​ ​with​ ​thoughtful​ ​modern​ ​refinement.
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Perfectly​ ​crafted​ ​decorative​ ​cornicing​ ​sets​ ​the​ ​tone​ ​for​ ​this​ ​warm​ ​and​ ​atmospheric​ ​home,​ ​complemented​ ​by​ ​restored​ ​Kauri​ ​floorboards​ ​that​ ​flow​ ​seamlessly​ ​throughout.​ ​The​ ​front​ ​living​ ​area​ ​is​ ​centred​ ​around​ ​a​ ​charming​ ​fireplace,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​dining​ ​room​ ​is​ ​rich​ ​in​ ​character,​ ​featuring​ ​a​ ​brick​ ​chimney​ ​fireplace,​ ​bespoke​ ​cabinetry​ ​and​ ​a​ ​sculptural​ ​spiral​ ​staircase​ ​leading​ ​to​ ​the​ ​loft.
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Retaining​ ​its​ ​historical​ ​soul​ ​while​ ​delivering​ ​contemporary​ ​performance,​ ​the​ ​kitchen​ ​strikes​ ​a​ ​perfect​ ​balance​ ​between​ ​past​ ​and​ ​present.​ ​A​ ​striking​ ​brass​ ​splashback​ ​sits​ ​alongside​ ​premium​ ​inclusions​ ​such​ ​as​ ​double​ ​V-Zug​ ​ovens​ ​and​ ​a​ ​warming​ ​drawer,​ ​an​ ​induction​ ​cooktop,​ ​integrated​ ​dishwasher,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​Billi​ ​tap​ ​providing​ ​hot,​ ​cold​ ​and​ ​sparkling​ ​water.​ ​Stone​ ​benchtops,​ ​a​ ​concrete​ ​farmhouse​ ​sink​ ​and​ ​ample​ ​storage​ ​complete​ ​the​ ​space,​ ​creating​ ​a​ ​kitchen​ ​that​ ​is​ ​as​ ​elegant​ ​as​ ​it​ ​is​ ​functional.
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Accommodation​ ​is​ ​both​ ​refined​ ​and​ ​versatile,​ ​with​ ​two​ ​beautifully​ ​proportioned​ ​bedrooms​ ​on​ ​the​ ​main​ ​level​ ​each​ ​offering​ ​a​ ​calm​ ​and​ ​restful​ ​retreat​ ​with​ ​generous​ ​built-in​ ​storage.​ ​Above,​ ​the​ ​secluded​ ​loft​ ​bedroom​ ​provides​ ​an​ ​elevated​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​privacy,​ ​creating​ ​an​ ​elegant​ ​hideaway​ ​ideal​ ​for​ ​guests​ ​or​ ​a​ ​luxurious​ ​principal​ ​suite.​ ​
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The​ ​bathroom​ ​is​ ​equally​ ​impressive,​ ​boasting​ ​underfloor​ ​heating,​ ​a​ ​statement​ ​clawfoot​ ​cast​ ​iron​ ​bath​ ​with​ ​a​ ​large​ ​separate​ ​shower​ ​and​ ​a​ ​stone-topped​ ​vanity​ ​with​ ​handcrafted​ ​concrete​ ​basin​ ​complemented​ ​by​ ​brass​ ​fittings.
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Established​ ​gardens,​ ​sandstone​ ​retaining​ ​walls​ ​and​ ​a​ ​generous​ ​pergola​ ​form​ ​an​ ​intimate​ ​outdoor​ ​setting​ ​ideal​ ​for​ ​relaxed​ ​entertaining​ ​or​ ​quiet​ ​moments​ ​of​ ​retreat,​ ​complemented​ ​by​ ​a​ ​practical​ ​outdoor​ ​sink​ ​for​ ​garden​ ​activities.​ ​A​ ​stunning​ ​stainless​ ​steel​ ​swimming​ ​pool​ ​takes​ ​centre​ ​stage,​ ​fully​ ​decked​ ​and​ ​fenced​ ​and​ ​positioned​ ​to​ ​capture​ ​sweeping​ ​views​ ​across​ ​Picton​ ​township.
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As​ ​you​ ​move​ ​through​ ​the​ ​property,​ ​the​ ​landscape​ ​unfolds​ ​in​ ​gentle​ ​layers​ ​thoughtfully​ ​designed​ ​to​ ​create​ ​a​ ​rare​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​seclusion.​ ​Private​ ​gardens,​ ​fully​ ​fenced​ ​boundaries,​ ​peaceful​ ​sitting​ ​areas​ ​and​ ​an​ ​established​ ​orchard​ ​lead​ ​the​ ​recycled​ ​brick​ ​pathway​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Rythdale​ ​Garden​ ​Terrace,​ ​a​ ​peaceful​ ​vantage​ ​point​ ​where​ ​the​ ​outlook​ ​is​ ​nothing​ ​short​ ​of​ ​spectacular.
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A​ ​long,​ ​private​ ​driveway​ ​leads​ ​to​ ​a​ ​spacious​ ​parking​ ​bay​ ​and​ ​a​ ​substantial​ ​three-car​ ​garage.​ ​One​ ​section​ ​of​ ​the​ ​garage​ ​has​ ​been​ ​thoughtfully​ ​converted​ ​into​ ​a​ ​light-filled​ ​studio,​ ​creating​ ​an​ ​ideal​ ​space​ ​for​ ​creative​ ​pursuits,​ ​remote​ ​work​ ​or​ ​a​ ​home​ ​office,​ ​while​ ​still​ ​allowing​ ​flexibility​ ​to​ ​adapt​ ​to​ ​a​ ​range​ ​of​ ​lifestyle​ ​needs.
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The​ ​home​ ​has​ ​been​ ​thoughtfully​ ​upgraded​ ​with​ ​modern​ ​electrical​ ​and​ ​plumbing​ ​systems,​ ​a​ ​9.877kW​ ​solar​ ​system​ ​and​ ​10.3kW​ ​battery​ ​storage,​ ​a​ ​cleverly​ ​concealed​ ​European-style​ ​laundry,​ ​year-round​ ​comfort​ ​with​ ​ducted​ ​underfloor​ ​air​ ​conditioning,​ ​a​ ​separate​ ​Fujitsu​ ​unit​ ​for​ ​the​ ​loft​ ​bedroom,​ ​ceiling​ ​fans,​ ​and​ ​cozy​ ​combustion​ ​fireplaces​ ​a​ ​5,000-litre​ ​water​ ​tank​ ​and​ ​pump,​ ​with​ ​water​ ​lines​ ​extending​ ​to​ ​the​ ​very​ ​top​ ​of​ ​the​ ​block,​ ​Power​ ​available​ ​to​ ​the​ ​garage​ ​and​ ​pool,​ ​plus​ ​a​ ​three-tiered​ ​vegetable​ ​patch,​ ​substantial​ ​greenhouse​ ​and​ ​bespoke​ ​chicken​ ​coop.​ ​
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Situated​ ​just​ ​moments​ ​from​ ​local​ ​shops,​ ​cafés​ ​and​ ​Picton​ ​train​ ​station,​ ​222​ ​Menangle​ ​St​ ​offers​ ​a​ ​private​ ​retreat​ ​where​ ​every​ ​day​ ​brings​ ​a​ ​new​ ​detail​ ​to​ ​admire.​ ​For​ ​further​ ​information​ ​or​ ​to​ ​arrange​ ​you​ ​next​ ​inspection,​ ​contact​ ​Meryl​ ​Lamacchia​ ​today​ ​on​ ​0405​ ​159​ ​215.​ ​


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