Federation Colonial Homestead
A survivor in today's world of drought and water restrictions and global warming, Glenella, offers a magnificent sanctuary. Watered by a series of four large dams, the 105-acre property features an exquisite Federation homestead plus separate guest house and coach house/garage set within a 10 acre well-established & irrigated garden with sweeping lawns and a glorious selection of well-established and rare trees.
The homestead incl a classic drawing room, an exquisite dining room, drawing/billiard room and spacious library and study, two very spacious master bedroom suites with ensuite bathrooms. The large well-fitted traditional country kitchen, has a cool room and huge under floor storage cellar. Property is serviced with 20,000 Gallon rainwater tank.
Substantial outbuildings incl a separate guesthouse with 2 self-contained suites & a three-bay coach-house garage & a magnificent stone barn & workshop.
The equipped bore and pump to the 10,000 gallon concrete header tank, transmits water to troughs to irrigate the garden and five main paddocks and three holding yards. The grazing land is particularly suited to cattle and horse agistment, with timber and steel cattle yard facilities, ramp and crush, 50' x 20' open fronted hay and implement storage shed.
Established by renowned gardener and botanist – Mrs Martel Fletcher, the glorious grounds incorporate natives, exotics and European plantings in a series of rooms with an eye to colour throughout the changing seasons & numerous and various trees with something to delight the eye at any time of the year, an avenue of natives, and small stands or forests of golden oaks, birch, elm, pin oak, gleditzea, dawn redwood, 'Glenella' sunburst birch, cotinus and smoke bush providing a canopy for the magnificent plantings of iris, tulips, roses, canna, datura, sea urchins, and millions of bulbs including crocus, paper white daffodils, and clematis.An absolute masterpiece and private estate, Glenella represents a true sanctuary.