A STUNNING rural property just 10 minutes from Nowra that has hosted prominent businessmen like Kerry Packer and Harry M Miller is on the market.
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"Tanilba Lodge", a 75-acre property at Nowra Hill, was the former home of Shoalhaven Polo.
Set atop Nowra Hill at Gannet Road, the property has amazing views and an even more amazing facility.
A truly exceptional rural lifestyle property.
The impressive country style homestead was built by the former president of the Shoalhaven Polo Club in the late '70s and served as his family home for over 30 years.
During the golden years of the '80s the club's outstanding amenities attracted experienced players from all over Australia including prominent businessmen Kerry Packer and Harry M Miller, who became regular visitors to the polo fields and clubhouse.
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From the moment you enter this stunning home you are met with a level of privacy which embraces the north eastern aspect of the pristine mountain ranges of Cambewarra and Coolangatta.
The homestead is surrounded by established, well-manicured gardens overlooking a huge pond with water fountain and picturesque views of surrounding fields and the mountain escarpment beyond.
The main residence features 10 foot ceilings, a spacious main bedroom with separate dressing room (built-in robes) and an ensuite (heated floors).
The kitchen is a showpiece with glamorous granite bench tops and beautiful glassed cabinetry in keeping with the elegant style of the home.
Each room has access to the wrap around verandah through French doors providing air flow and an abundance of natural light.
The property includes a further three bedrooms plus a home office/fifth bedroom and ducted air throughout.
The self-contained polo clubhouse located in the garden offers kitchen facilities, a wet bar, sizeable bedroom, bathroom and sauna.
The property also boasts a detached studio, a full-sized tennis court with night lighting, a double car garage, three car carport plus multiple bay sheds.
Of course, the property offers horse stables, a feed room, tack room, water and individual accommodation for nine horses.
The homestead is on town water while a sizeable 38-foot-deep dam providing all water requirements for the property's cattle troughs and gardens plus a smaller dam for the exclusive use of cattle and natural habitat.
This magnificent property suits the most discerning buyer.
The property is on the market for $2.2 million.
Private inspections are invited contact Shane Hilaire on 0401 691 790 or Sarah Tebbutt at on 0401 691 793 at Ray White Berry.
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