3415 Old Hume Highway

A rare fusion of history, scale and lifestyle this is more than a residence; it is a landmark estate on nearly 2.5 acres in one of the Southern Highlands' most tightly held villages. The owners have completed a passionate restoration honouring its 19th-century provenance while delivering uncompromising contemporary comfort with an extension, workshop, tennis court, horse paddock and rear lane access.  HOMESTEAD c1850 Picture a past ere, when horse drawn carriages pulled up alongside the sandstone verandah and admire the brickwork laid in the highly regarded Flemish Bond pattern. Step through the threshold and into the hallway with almost 12 ft ceilings and the original hardwood floor as robust today as it was 170 years ago. The Hallway leads to four light-filled bedrooms, including a gracious main suite with walk-in robe and private ensuite. A luxurious family bathroom features a freestanding bath. A seamless extension embraces a modern family lifestyle. Beautiful wide spotted gum hardwood floors feature throughout the cavernous open plan living area; connected to wrap-around-verandah offering multiple alfresco entertaining areas. The gourmet kitchen is appointed with a Falcon electric dual oven and six-burner cooktop, stone benchtops, twin sinks, dishwasher, and an impressive walk-in pantry with bespoke timber shelving. The adjoining laundry opens directly to the wraparound verandah. The restoration includes new roofing, ceilings, electrics, plumbing, and custom hardwood Evalock doors and windows throughout. COTTAGE c1844 Built as the original dwelling on the site, later operating as a village shop, the charming cottage has undergone the same meticulous restoration, and now serves as a fully self-contained retreat, it offers: Separate bedroom and bathroom Kitchenette Spacious living area with concealed television behind reclaimed timber doors Split system air conditioning and Lopi slow combustion fireplace Ideal as guest accommodation, au pair quarters, boutique BnB, or an inspired home office. Estate Features Rear lane access 230sqm insulated shed with 3-phase power + 70sqm machinery bay Full-size concrete tennis court Separate 2,400sqm pony/horse paddock (own title) Solar (6kW+), licensed bore, automated irrigation, NBN Walk to village cafés and renowned dining including Eschalot and the historic Surveyor General Inn. 15 Minutes to Bowral, 90 minutes to Sydney.