Prominent Western District sheep stud lists Hamilton home on Hensley Park Road
A well-known Western District sheep stud is selling its Hamilton home. The property has been the perfect town base for the family who plan to return to the farm full time.
TOWN’S just minutes away, but that “country feel” is complete at this Western District Georgian-style home which marries practicality with a touch of grandeur.
Located on the eastern fringe of Hamilton in leafy Hensley Park Rd, the property is close to Lake Hamilton and across the road from the 18-hole Parklands golf course.
Pat and Sarah Millear own Stud Park South Merino Stud near Willaura, but, with their daughters at school in Hamilton, wanted a base in town to make family life easier.
“The previous owners designed and built the house, then cared for it meticulously during their tenure,” Sarah said.
“They added some clever touches, too, such as a laundry chute upstairs and a little door on the exterior of the chimney which lets you clean out the grate from outside.
“The only major changes we’ve made have been to add the pool and recarpet throughout.”
HAMILTON
64 HENSLEY PARK RD
Property: lifestyle
Size: 0.6ha
Sale: private
Price: $1.1 million
Agent: Charles Stewart Real Estate, Hamilton
Contact: Penny Adamson, 0407 600 767
The L-shaped ground floor includes an entrance hall, open-plan kitchen/living area, formal lounge with ornate period features and marble fireplace, formal dining room, bedroom/office with ensuite bathroom, cellar, laundry and garage.
Upstairs are the master bedroom with ensuite, three further bedrooms, family bathroom and separate toilet.
A north-facing entertaining area consists of a paved in-ground, solar-heated swimming pool with glass fencing, outside eating area and landscaped surrounds.
The brick home has two central heating units, two reverse-cycle air conditioners, self-cleaning pool system, ducted vacuuming, gas hot water and storage space/workshop area.
The gardens are laid out in slightly formal style, watered by automatic sprinkler systems and bordered by sculpted hedges.
“For the size of the garden, it’s very easy-care, with a mix of native and exotic trees, grassed areas, flower beds and bluestone-edged tiers,” Sarah said.
“Natural light and views of the garden fill virtually every room and the hedges give a great sense of seclusion.”
Agent Penny Adamson said buyer interest in Hamilton had been increasing strongly, with the town’s proximity to the Grampians, Port Fairy and the Coonawarra wine regions a key attraction.
“The Millears’ home is set in one of Hamilton’s most sought after locations, with the golf course right across the road and ready access to exceptional private and public schools,” she said.
Pat and Sarah are planning to return to the farm full-time.
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