Initially built in the 1870s, Benvenuto, exudes the warmth and generosity of its Italian namesake from the moment you enter the long avenue of trees and hedges that ultimately give way to a beautifully designed and landscaped garden and an elegant, fully-renovated family residence of ample proportions on 5769m² approx. of land.
A spectacular stained-glass entrance opens into a substantial hallway, leading to a stunning suite of four adjoining entertaining rooms looking out to Mount Macedon, including a large billiard room containing a magnificent full-size 1890 Alcock & Co slate marble billiards table that is even kind to the inexperienced player, as well as a stylishly restored internal conservatory in the heart of the home.
Extended in 1924 by the prominent Berry family, the back section of the house retains its arts and crafts features and ethos of open and connected spaces for socialising. Exceptional period detail in every room has been preserved and enhanced with refinement and practicality. Warmth is generated by eight operating fireplaces as well as gas central heating and electric reverse cycle heaters, while a snug is the perfect spot for a cold winter’s night.
A spacious, modern new kitchen retains the classic ambience of the home with large fireplace housing a Jotul wood heater, a generous 1925 butler’s pantry with 100-year-old gold and silk ceiling paper to one side and a breakfast nook on the other.
Double ovens, an induction stove top, and enormous amounts of storage, support the ease of entertaining, along with an adjoining wine room.
A large, established garden, designed to require minimal care, offers innumerable places to sit, chat and relax, with open lawns, a walled kitchen garden, a small orchard and ornamental flowerbeds and hedges, abutting an area of natural bushland to the west. The property is supplied with town water, supplemented by two large water tanks, and is serviced by a septic system. It also features well-maintained fencing and a triple car garage.
Benvenuto is a landmark country residence seeking the next chapter of its life with a buyer who will luxuriate in its rich history and its stunningly architecture and gardens.
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