Berwick home linked to Aussie Olympian Edwin Flack for sale

A lavish home linked to an Australian Olympic great has hit the market. Take a look inside.

4 Pagebrook Rd, Berwick

Originally farmed by Australia’s first Olympian, Edwin Flack, the open spaces of 4 Pagebrook Rd in Berwick have given vendors, Rod and Barb, many special memories of their own.

“We moved in a week before Christmas in 2009, and hosted Christmas Day with 25 guests, and our new home lived up to expectations,” Rod explains.

“Being able to watch backyard cricket from the decking is a highlight every Christmas for the growing familyof 30-plus.”

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The home was originally farmed by Australia’s first Olympian, Edwin Flack.

Edwin Flack.

The living room.

The extensive outdoors, which includes an alfresco area, garden irrigation and spa, offers unrivalled views of the surrounding greenery and has been regularly used by the family in their 15 years at the property.

“The family enjoys the outdoor spa with the built-in TV, especially under the stars; the spa can be heated with either gasor electricity,” says Rod.

“The autumn colours of the garden are stunning, as are the ornamental pear trees that line the driveway and pathways, which have white blossom that looks like snow falling in spring.

“The extensive irrigation system looks after the garden and can be controlled from your phone, no matter where you are in the world.”

The theatre room.

The wine cellar.

Rod says that after inspecting the home in 2009, he and his wife fell in love with it.

“We instantly fell in love, from entering through the electric gates, down the tree-lined driveway, the beautiful private setting with no neighbours in sight,” Rod says.

“The gallery with its 6m-high ceiling being the central part of the house, the high-end construction, the layout really worked well for us, with our children able to use a separate garage and entrance and have their own wing in the house.

“We loved the northerly aspect of the house. The main bedroom, ensuite, kitchen, meals area, entertaining room and outdoor decking are all basked in beautiful morning sun.”

The private and palatial home also features a fully equipped theatre room and gym, and a large climate-controlled wine cellar as well as a kitchenette in the outdoor entertaining area. “The kitchenette gives a second oven, dishwasher and teppanyaki plate, making Christmas even easier,” says Rod.

While the home is surrounded by nature, backing onto a reserve, it is located moments from Berwick Village, close to restaurants, shops, and schools.

“This was the icing on the cake for us,” Rod says.

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Originally published as Berwick home linked to Aussie Olympian Edwin Flack for sale