8 Merryville Drive, Murrumbateman NSW 2582

Are you looking for a home that enjoys a fabulous winter aspect, is well insulated (both walls and ceiling) and has solar panels feeding into the grid with a credit every bill!

Then this property could be the one you have been searching for. It was the first property built on the Merryville Estate in 1995 and nestles into the side of a small rise, with the house facing north nor east to maximise the winter sun. The property has been thoughtfully planted with native and deciduous trees and shelters the home and property from the public gaze, providing the current owners with real privacy to enjoy their land.
The house is a light and airy with four queen size bedrooms and two bathrooms and enjoys an open plan family room and kitchen, formal dining & lounge room and is sited on 4.2 acres (1.72ha). Privacy for the owners was a constant consideration when designing this home with the master bedroom and bathroom separated by the living area from the rest of the home.

From the 21 top grade solar panels to the wood lined 1.5 metre veranda - this property has many additional features that will attract those purchasers who want to relax and enjoy the land and maybe have a horse or two.

The property was developed to support a dressage rider and features include:
• Four large bedrooms (all can fit queen beds) and all have built in robes
• Master bedroom with walk through robes to a full ensuite bathroom that features a corner bath and separate shower.
• 9ft ceilings throughout with strategically placed ceiling fans
• Spacious formal lounge dining with lovely garden outlook
• A kitchen designed for a cook with a solid jarrah extra wide work surfaces, plenty of cupboard space
• Walk in pantry (WHICH YOU REALLY DO WALK AROUND)
• Sliding doors lead from the family room and facilitate ease of access to the park like garden and the outside fully shaded patio entertainment area, established orchard and vegetable beds
• A range of heating choices to suit all weather conditions including - slow combustion - wood fire stove, reverse cycle air conditioning and ducted gas heating.
• Instant gas hot water.
• 4 car garage (complete with a work bench) under the roof line
• 26,000 gallon in ground water tank which is fed off the roof (the owners have never had to buy water even throughout the drought)
• 21 Solar panels feeding back into the grid ensures no electricity bills (the owners are currently receiving a credit each quarter after their usage on their electricity bill from the feed in tariff)

Infrastructure
• Fully fenced 50 x 20m dressage arena with mirror
• Wash bay /saddling enclosure for horses with tack shed that has an additional 2600 litre water tank
• Three fully fenced paddocks all with water and all fenced with top quality equine fencing. (There is room for an additional 4th paddock if required)
• Two night yards 9 x 9 metres , one with walk in stable, one with 4.5 metre shelter with an additional 1100 litre water tank which gravity feeds to all horse yards.
• One day yard, 6 x 6 metres
• Mature drought tolerant gardens
• Irrigation to all garden beds
• Licenced bore
• Dam
• Estate water

Located within an easy commuting distance to Canberra and taking only 30 minutes to reach the city - this property is essential viewing for those looking for a family home which incorporates all the requirements for rural living and provides all the infrastructure required to take care of and enjoy your horses with ease.

Call to arrange an inspection rather than wait for the weekend!