154 Woodgrove Close, Wallaroo, Nsw, 2618

Hidden​ ​beyond​ ​a​ ​private​ ​tree-lined​ ​drive​ ​and​ ​surrounded​ ​by​ ​established​ ​Cabernet​ ​vines,​ ​Willowmere​ ​spans​ ​80.2​ ​hectares​ ​of​ ​pristine​ ​riverfront​ ​land,​ ​with​ ​sweeping​ ​views​ ​across​ ​the​ ​Murrumbidgee​ ​River​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Brindabella​ ​Ranges,​ ​just​ ​20​ ​minutes​ ​from​ ​Canberra's​ ​CBD.

At​ ​its​ ​heart​ ​is​ ​an​ ​extraordinary​ ​1,750m²​ ​estate,​ ​comprising​ ​a​ ​substantial​ ​seven-bedroom​ ​main​ ​residence​ ​and​ ​separate​ ​two-bedroom​ ​guest​ ​cottage.​ ​Built​ ​by​ ​renowned​ ​Master​ ​Builder​ ​George​ ​Opaczynski​ ​with​ ​an​ ​architectural​ ​team​ ​led​ ​by​ ​Derek​ ​Green,​ ​Willowmere​ ​was​ ​awarded​ ​MBA​ ​House​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Year​ ​and​ ​has​ ​long​ ​been​ ​recognised​ ​as​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Canberra​ ​region's​ ​most​ ​substantial​ ​private​ ​residences.

The​ ​north-facing​ ​home​ ​is​ ​grand​ ​in​ ​scale​ ​yet​ ​refined​ ​in​ ​execution.​ ​Soaring​ ​ceilings,​ ​marble​ ​columns,​ ​sculpted​ ​detailing​ ​and​ ​expansive​ ​terraces​ ​are​ ​complemented​ ​by​ ​six​ ​fireplaces,​ ​a​ ​library,​ ​conservatory​ ​dining​ ​room​ ​seating​ ​20+,​ ​formal​ ​lounge,​ ​executive​ ​office,​ ​games​ ​room,​ ​gym,​ ​sauna,​ ​steam​ ​room,​ ​health​ ​spa​ ​and​ ​a​ ​4,000-bottle​ ​wine​ ​cellar.

Outside,​ ​the​ ​estate​ ​continues​ ​on​ ​an​ ​exceptional​ ​scale.​ ​A​ ​Tuscan-style​ ​swimming​ ​pool,​ ​international-standard​ ​tennis​ ​court,​ ​sports​ ​oval,​ ​established​ ​gardens,​ ​orchards​ ​and​ ​productive​ ​agricultural​ ​land​ ​are​ ​joined​ ​by​ ​extensive​ ​equestrian​ ​facilities​ ​and​ ​more​ ​than​ ​1km​ ​of​ ​private​ ​Murrumbidgee​ ​River​ ​frontage.

A​ ​500m²​ ​fully​ ​equipped​ ​event​ ​marquee,​ ​sealed​ ​private​ ​runway​ ​and​ ​256m²​ ​hangar​ ​with​ ​offices​ ​further​ ​distinguish​ ​the​ ​property.

Already​ ​operating​ ​as​ ​a​ ​boutique​ ​accommodation​ ​and​ ​events​ ​destination,​ ​Willowmere​ ​offers​ ​established​ ​and​ ​potential​ ​income​ ​streams​ ​across​ ​short-stay​ ​accommodation,​ ​weddings​ ​and​ ​functions,​ ​hangar​ ​leasing,​ ​horse​ ​agistment,​ ​livestock​ ​and​ ​future​ ​truffle​ ​production,​ ​subject​ ​to​ ​relevant​ ​approvals.

Willowmere​ ​is​ ​an​ ​exceptionally​ ​rare​ ​combination​ ​of​ ​scale,​ ​privacy,​ ​productive​ ​land,​ ​river​ ​frontage​ ​and​ ​proximity​ ​to​ ​Canberra,​ ​equally​ ​suited​ ​to​ ​a​ ​landmark​ ​private​ ​estate,​ ​commercial​ ​lifestyle​ ​venture,​ ​or​ ​both.


Property​ ​Features
80.2ha​ ​of​ ​predominantly​ ​usable​ ​land
Approximately​ ​20​ ​minutes​ ​to​ ​Canberra​ ​CBD
Elevated​ ​position​ ​with​ ​views​ ​across​ ​the​ ​Murrumbidgee​ ​River​ ​and​ ​Brindabellas
More​ ​than​ ​1km​ ​of​ ​private​ ​Murrumbidgee​ ​River​ ​frontage
Award-winning​ ​residence​ ​by​ ​Master​ ​Builder​ ​George​ ​Opaczynski
Architecture​ ​team​ ​led​ ​by​ ​Derek​ ​Green
7-bedroom​ ​main​ ​residence​ ​+​ ​2-bedroom​ ​guest​ ​cottage
Approximately​ ​1,750m²​ ​total​ ​internal​ ​living
More​ ​than​ ​1,000m²​ ​of​ ​covered​ ​terraces​ ​and​ ​balconies
North-facing​ ​bedrooms​ ​with​ ​private​ ​balconies​ ​or​ ​terraces
Six​ ​fireplaces
Ceiling​ ​heights​ ​exceeding​ ​5m​ ​in​ ​key​ ​areas
Marble​ ​columns,​ ​detailed​ ​ceilings​ ​and​ ​sculpted​ ​architectural​ ​finishes
Library,​ ​formal​ ​lounge​ ​and​ ​substantial​ ​executive​ ​office
Conservatory-style​ ​dining​ ​room​ ​accommodating​ ​20+​ ​guests
Games​ ​room​ ​with​ ​billiards​ ​and​ ​bar
European-style​ ​bar​ ​and​ ​4,000-bottle​ ​wine​ ​cellar
Gym,​ ​sauna,​ ​Japanese​ ​steam​ ​room​ ​and​ ​health​ ​spa
Commercial-scale​ ​kitchen​ ​with​ ​pantry,​ ​cool​ ​room​ ​and​ ​freezer​ ​room
Triple​ ​garage​ ​plus​ ​extensive​ ​additional​ ​vehicle,​ ​stable​ ​and​ ​shed​ ​parking
Porte​ ​cochère​ ​and​ ​guest​ ​parking​ ​for​ ​10+​ ​vehicles
Solar-heated​ ​Tuscan-style​ ​swimming​ ​pool​ ​and​ ​outdoor​ ​bathroom
Full-size​ ​north-south​ ​tennis​ ​court​ ​with​ ​night​ ​lighting
Sports​ ​oval​ ​of​ ​approximately​ ​Manuka​ ​Oval​ ​scale
Multiple​ ​stables,​ ​horse​ ​arena​ ​and​ ​round​ ​yard​ ​with​ ​water​ ​and​ ​troughs
Productive​ ​land​ ​suitable​ ​for​ ​horses,​ ​livestock​ ​and​ ​agriculture
5-acre​ ​truffle​ ​paddock​ ​with​ ​approximately​ ​200​ ​English​ ​Oak​ ​trees
Established​ ​rose​ ​gardens,​ ​orchards​ ​and​ ​vegetable​ ​gardens
Three​ ​computerised​ ​garden​ ​and​ ​orchard​ ​irrigation​ ​systems
Creek​ ​and​ ​waterfall,​ ​five​ ​dams,​ ​permanent​ ​bore​ ​and​ ​Murrumbidgee​ ​river​ ​pump
Four​ ​100,000L​ ​concrete​ ​water​ ​tanks
Multiple​ ​reliable​ ​year-round​ ​water​ ​sources
500m²​ ​event​ ​marquee​ ​with​ ​bathrooms​ ​and​ ​chandeliers
Private​ ​sealed​ ​runway​ ​suitable​ ​for​ ​helicopters​ ​and​ ​light​ ​aircraft
256m²​ ​hangar​ ​with​ ​air-conditioned​ ​offices
Private​ ​internal​ ​access​ ​roads​ ​and​ ​solar-powered​ ​electric​ ​gates
Large​ ​farm​ ​sheds​ ​and​ ​extensive​ ​supporting​ ​infrastructure

Income​ ​&​ ​Commercial​ ​Potential
Existing​ ​and​ ​potential​ ​income​ ​streams​ ​include:
Boutique​ ​short-stay​ ​accommodation
Weddings​ ​and​ ​private​ ​functions
Hangar​ ​leasing
Horse​ ​agistment
Cattle​ ​and​ ​livestock​ ​production
Future​ ​truffle​ ​production

Indicative​ ​opportunities​ ​previously​ ​identified​ ​include​ ​short-stay​ ​income​ ​of​ ​$60,000+​ ​p.a,​ ​weddings​ ​at​ ​approximately​ ​$22,000​ ​–​ ​$45,000​ ​per​ ​event,​ ​private​ ​functions​ ​at​ ​approximately​ ​$3,000​ ​–​ ​$8,000​ ​per​ ​event,​ ​hangar​ ​leasing,​ ​horse​ ​agistment​ ​and​ ​livestock​ ​production.

Indicative​ ​combined​ ​annual​ ​income​ ​opportunity:​ ​$393,000–$737,000,​ ​subject​ ​to​ ​occupancy,​ ​operating​ ​costs,​ ​market​ ​conditions​ ​and​ ​relevant​ ​approvals.

Location
Approx.​ ​15​ ​minutes​ ​to​ ​St​ ​John​ ​Paul​ ​II​ ​College
Approx.​ ​20​ ​minutes​ ​to​ ​Gungahlin​ ​Town​ ​Centre
Approx.​ ​20​ ​minutes​ ​to​ ​Canberra​ ​CBD
Approx.​ ​20​ ​minutes​ ​to​ ​Burgmann​ ​Anglican​ ​School
Approx.​ ​20​ ​minutes​ ​to​ ​Radford​ ​College

Property​ ​Details
Main​ ​residence:​ ​1,650m²
Guest​ ​cottage:​ ​Approx.​ ​100m²
Total​ ​internal​ ​area:​ ​Approx.​ ​1,750m²
Land:​ ​80.2ha
Built:​ ​1993
Rates:​ ​Approx.​ ​$4,100​ ​p.a.

Disclaimer
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