355 Caroline Headquarters Road

The snapshot: Rich in history, charm and opportunity, 'Nayook' is a remarkable lifestyle property offering two residences on approximately 70 acres just minutes from Mount Gambier. The late-1800s homestead is brimming with original character, from soaring ceilings and timber floorboards to working fireplaces, providing the perfect opportunity to restore a true country classic while enjoying it today. A beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage adds outstanding flexibility as guest accommodation or a thriving short-term rental, while quality rural infrastructure and picturesque surroundings complete a lifestyle where heritage, income potential and country living exist in perfect harmony. The location: Yahl offers the peace and space of country living without sacrificing convenience. Surrounded by picturesque farmland and rolling countryside, this tightly held community provides a relaxed rural lifestyle just minutes from Mount Gambier's shopping, schools, cafés and everyday amenities. With the Limestone Coast's renowned wineries, coastline and natural attractions all within easy reach, Yahl is the perfect place to enjoy the best of regional living while remaining connected to everything you need. Mount Gambier - 10 min (13km) Mount Gambier Airport - 25 min (21km) Blue Lake - 14 min (13km) The home: Steeped in history and surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Limestone Coast, 'Nayook' is a once-in-a-generation lifestyle property where timeless character, rural tranquillity and exciting opportunity come together on about 70 acres. Dating back to the late 1800s, the original homestead is a magnificent reminder of a bygone era, showcasing the craftsmanship and charm that simply cannot be replicated today. While ready to enjoy immediately, this much-loved home presents an extraordinary opportunity for its next custodians to sympathetically restore it to its former grandeur and create one of the region's truly iconic country residences. Despite its wonderfully private rural setting, 'Nayook' is also remarkably well-connected. Positioned just 10 kilometres from Mount Gambier and only minutes from the airport, it offers easy access to everyday conveniences as well as direct connections to Adelaide and Melbourne. The very best of the Limestone Coast is also within easy reach, with pristine beaches about 20 minutes away and the Glenelg River just 15 minutes from home, delivering an enviable lifestyle where country serenity meets coastal adventure. Beyond its charming stone and weatherboard façade and picturesque verandah, 'Nayook' homestead offers soaring ceilings, timber floorboards, decorative architraves, high skirting boards and elegant four-panel doors provide the perfect canvas for lovers of period homes. Three original open fireplaces remain fully operational, filling the home with warmth and atmosphere throughout the cooler months, while the spacious country kitchen offers generous preparation space, abundant storage and even retains its original ESSE stove as a striking reminder of the home's rich history. Large enough to accommodate everyday family meals, the dine-in kitchen flows seamlessly into the adjoining living room, creating a welcoming heart of the home where family and friends can gather with ease around the slow combustion wood fire. Four generously proportioned bedrooms provide flexible family accommodation, including interconnected rooms that lend themselves beautifully to a parent's retreat, nursery or home office. Two bathrooms further enhance everyday practicality, ensuring the home comfortably caters to modern family living. Adding another dimension to this exceptional property is the beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage. Styled with a contemporary equestrian aesthetic that pays homage to its past as both a sheep station and racehorse stud, the fully self-contained residence is currently operating as successful short-term accommodation. Whether you continue its holiday letting success, accommodate extended family, create guest accommodation or provide housing for staff, it offers incredible versatility alongside valuable income potential. Outside, 'Nayook' is every bit as impressive. Established century-old trees, park-like gardens and sweeping rural vistas create an atmosphere of complete peace and privacy, while quality infrastructure supports a wide range of agricultural, equestrian and lifestyle pursuits. Seven paddocks, cattle yards, horse stables, extensive shedding and reliable water infrastructure make the property equally suited to grazing, cropping, horses or simply embracing the country lifestyle you've always imagined. Perfectly positioned just 10km from Mount Gambier and only minutes from the airport, you'll enjoy the serenity of rural living without sacrificing convenience. Whether you're dreaming of restoring a magnificent period home, running a boutique accommodation business or simply escaping to an idyllic country estate, 'Nayook' offers an extraordinary lifestyle rich in history, opportunity and endless possibility. Age/ Built: Approx 1900 Land Size: 285,100sqm | 70.4 acres RLA 291953