$11.95 INCL GST DEC/JAN 2021 TM® HCOUNTRY LIFE INi THEg h SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSli fOF AUSTRALIAe Rosemary Stanton’s remarkable off-grid home growing the dream LUXE LIVING IN EXETER’S feels like Christmas NEW OPEN GARDEN FESTIVE FOOD & DRINKS SUMMER READING FAMILY FARM HOLIDAYS treasureTEN TREES TO 30+ PAGES THE BEST HIGHLANDS REAL ESTATE “WINDEMERE” A VOC A The perfect retreat or family home with absolute privacy in an exclusive enclave, a stunning country home set in an idyllic 5.5 acre Michael Bligh garden setting. With sandstone and double brick construction, 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms, 20 foot cathedral ceilings and sun drenched formal dining room. Perfectly positioned along a quiet country lane less than 5 minutes from Burrawang Village and under 20 minutes to Bowral. ‘Windemere’ is a rare opportunity that will inspire and delight. Expressions of interest Samuel Lindsay 0404 647 609 24 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral 4861 2799 www.drewlindsay.com.au “BURRAWANG HOUSE” B URR A W A NG Subtle sophistication, clean lines and clever design only begin to define this unique architectural gem in the heart of Burrawang. Featuring: • Clever architect designed, solar passive 4 bedroom home • Double glazed windows, central heating and external blinds ensure comfort in all seasons • Open plan kitchen/living/dining with cove ceiling and concealed mood lighting • Large home office or 5th bedroom ideal for families working from home • Light filled interiors, spacious second living room and north facing alfresco BBQ area • Recycled timber flooring sourced from a Melbourne wool store, Louis Poulsen light fittings and extensive storage throughout • Double garage with side storage/workshop space • School bus stop located at the top of the drive to most schools in the area. Perfectly located in one of the most sought after Highlands villages, close to the iconic Burrawang pub and general store and directly across to rolling rural pastural lands. A light filled and spacious family home built well ahead of its time is sure to impress. Price on Application Samuel Lindsay 0404 647 609 24 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral 4861 2799 www.drewlindsay.com.au “GREEN HILL” M OSS V A LE A rare 100 acre property offered for sale for the first time in 40 years in a prime Southern Highlands location offering absolute privacy, fabulous views of beautiful Sutton Forest, rural vistas and future development potential. Ideally located in close proximity to Moss Vale's vibrant shopping precinct & less than 15 minutes to Bowral, a rare opportunity awaits to enjoy a unique lifestyle property in an enviable setting. With easy access to Sydney & Canberra, "Green Hill" is a property with limitless appeal. Inspection is highly recommended. Contact Agent Samuel Lindsay 0404 647 609 Corina Nesci 0416 523 155 24 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral 4861 2799 www.drewlindsay.com.au “MAYFIELD ESTATE” O R A NGE Set perfectly on 115 acres and with only three owners since the original grant in 1813, ‘Mayfield Estate’ has been brought back to life by its current owners and National Trust Architect, Howard Tanner. Consisting of a 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom main homestead and 4 authentic country cottages providing a wonderful lifestyle & viable country farm stay accommodation business. Features include: • William Hardy Wilson inspired architecturally designed homestead. • Built between 1906 – 1910 a magnificent double brick, Neo-Georgian homestead. • Generously proportioned rooms giving a feeling of light and space with high ceilings and large windows opening onto the established gardens. • Reverse cycle heating and cooling and large open fireplaces throughout ensure year round comfort • Terraces and courtyards with floodlighting allowing for entertaining under all conditions and all times of day. • State of the art electronic security system throughout and high speed WiFi connectivity systems. An amazing opportunity to acquire an important historical lifestyle estate with a significant return in one of the state’s most dynamic rural cities. Contact Agent Samuel Lindsay 0404 647 609 24 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral 4861 2799 www.drewlindsay.com.au Corina Nesci 0416 523 155 Michael Pallier Samuel Lindsay 0404 647 609 0417 371 522 www.drewlindsay.com.au www.sydneysothebysrealty.com 7 5 5 1 For Sale Expressions of Interest View Contact Agent Harriet France 0408 936 373 Shayne Hutton 0400 420 000 All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. sydneysothebysrealty.com A GRAND SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS ESTATE “M ITT aba H ” E XETER In an elevated position, enjoying absolute privacy & unsurpassed views over Morton National Park. Set perfectly on 227 acres amid century old gardens, a gracious & vast home built to the highest specifications. A completely self-contained environment with town water, spring-fed dams, running creek, separate 3 bedroom manager’s cottage & superb infrastructure. A rare offering which also has subdivision potential (STCA). Expressions of Interest “BRAESYDE ESTATE” G LENQU A RRY Grand European Estate only minutes from the centre of Bowral township and overlooking some of the best Southern Highland vistas imaginable. Built to the highest possible standards with privacy and security assured. • Beautifully proportioned double brick and sandstone home with lovely formal and informal sitting and dining rooms. • Open kitchen family living complex alfresco bbq area complete with open fire and stone water feature. • 6 bedrooms all with en suite and several with Juliet balcony overlooking the lush park like gardens, lakes and rural surrounds. • Grotto style bunker with large wine cellar, bar, games area and private bowling alley. • 14m heated indoor pool and spa with stunning glass mosaic and copper ionized pool water. • Separate guest accommodations consisting of 2 individual apartments plus 1 studio loft. • All weather, flood lit tennis court with clubhouse and native walking trail. • Excellent cattle facilities with separate trades entrance, stockyard, ample shedding, dams and a bore. • Large workshop plus aircraft hangar and heli pad with aviation lighting. • 1km long tar sealed, tree lined driveway with state of the art security. • Manicured gardens, several lakes and an abundance of wildlife visible from almost every room in the house Built for all generations of family to enjoy this timeless design and superior build quality leaves nothing to the imagination. Flawless in design and faultless in execution this renowned country estate will exceed expectation. Principals only Expressions of interest Samuel Lindsay Michael Pallier 0404 647 609 0417 371 522 www.drewlindsay.com.au www.sydneysothebysrealty.com 7 5 5 1 For Sale Expressions of Interest View Contact Agent Harriet France 0408 936 373 Shayne Hutton 0400 420 000 All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. sydneysothebysrealty.com These are a selection of properties SOLD by Drew Lindsay Real Estate this year. For a professional, discreet market appraisal of your property contact one of our agents listed below. Exeter Canyonleigh Burradoo Exeter Wildes Meadow Burradoo Bundanoon Wildes Meadow Sutton Forest Bowral Exeter Wildes Meadow Burrawang Exeter Burradoo Mittagong Marulan Burradoo Glenquarry Sutton Forest Burrawang Mittagong Mittagong Fitzroy Falls Marulan Mittagong Exeter Bowral Samuel Lindsay 0404 647 609 Sandie Dunne 0414 243 352 Corina Nesci 0416 523 155 24 Wingecarribee Street, Bowral 4861 2799 www.drewlindsay.com.au Contents SEASON TO 146 CELEBRATE 76 102 HOW TO GROW A 122 TREES TO TREASURE CHARLOTTE HOUSE AND GARDEN MAKES HISTORY WOMBAT WARRIOR WOMBAT WARRIOR 118 In 2019 John HOW TO GROW A Creighton, aka the 76 HOUSE AND wombat man, won a 118 GARDEN Wildlife Rehabilitation The Highlands has a Award for his work new open garden, running Wombat Care nursery and tree farm, Bundanoon. He PRESSED The Shrubbery at explains why tackling TO IMPRESS Exeter. Its owners show mange is key to their 96 us their garden and survival. beautiful lodge-style CHARLOTTE MAKES home. Dec/Jan 2021 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS REGULARS 122 HISTORY THE GOOD LIFE Charlotte Waring DREAM ESTATES 90 Prominent nutritionist Atkinson was 12 Jonathan Chancellor Rosemary Stanton and Australia’s first her husband Peter children’s author, an 62 THIS IS THE have lived off-grid on artist and a pioneer in SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS Barrengarry Mountain the fight for a woman’s HIGHLAND LIFE for 26 years. They talk right to raise her own 64 about their careers and children. Her STAY, PLAY, EAT, DRINK & EXPLORE FAMILY FARM MUMMA’S GORGEOUS STAYS & THINGS CHRISTMAS GARDENS FOR TO DO COOKING GREEN THUMBS A PLACE IN show us their descendants, authors 129 74 hydro-powered home. Kate Forsyth and THE COUNTRY Belinda Murrell, have 131 WHAT’S ON IN THE GARDEN PRESSED TO written about her life. Top Things to do 116 December/January IMPRESS 96 ACCOMMODATION THEN AND NOW Tracey Mitchell has BOOKED UP FOR 132 Great farm and bush stays 126 been studying and 154 SUMMER Hampden Bridge working as a ceramicist Our reviews of novels, 135 DRINKS TABLE FOOD for 20 years in the non-fiction, cookbooks Cheers to our local 146 Season to celebrate Highlands. She and garden books will liquor luminaries explains how she provide plenty of TOP MARQUES EXPERIENCE 162 Range Rover Evoque makes her delicately inspiration for 136 Christmas treats with patterned works. Christmas gifts or your Mumma’s Country CLASSIC CAR own wish list. Kitchen 164 1929 Austin 7 TT Replica TREES TO 102 TREASURE THE LIGHTER SIDE 14 0 WEDDING STORY 166 AROUND THE Frances Simons has 160 OF AGING Natural Bush beauty at HIGHLANDS Weddings in the Wilde found 10 exceptional Angus FitzSimons talks WEDDINGS about his new book, trees that will thrive in INSTAGRAM STAR 172 Senior Moments, and the Highlands. If you’re 142 Rick Shepherd, head explains how seniors MY SPACE keen to add drama to a gardener at Retford Park garden, here’s some can make their wills 176 Mark Robinson inspiration, and if you work for them in more COVER: RETFORD PARK BOWRAL.