"It is a house in which it is easy to "get lost"... on the verandahs, beside the courtyard pool, in the minstrels gallery, on  the well stocked library at the top of the old cast iron spiral staircase, or even in the main sitting room with its grand open fireplace"  'Weekends for Two' Magazine.

The Main House
 Entering the property over a sparkling stream there is are no buildings to be seen. Having rounded a gentle hill one comes upon the main house. This is a unique home in a truly spectacular setting.

The House, Cottage, Studio and garden walls are all built with granite, hewn by hand on the property and evoking emotive images of Provence and Tuscany. (Not surprising when you discover that the master stonemason was brought from France specifically for the project.) Antique timbers, handmade terracotta tiles and forged ironwork combine superbly with the outstanding stonework to create an ambience of delight - rarely achieved.

The  house is approached by way of a walled courtyard with salt water  pool. The entrance vestibule opens to a magnificent central living room highlighted by a massive ten metre high stone chimney which houses two separate open fireplaces, one in the lounge, the other a major feature in the dining room.  Spacious planning has created six large bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms, an office and a huge farmhouse kitchen with cellar, coolroom and several verandahs.

The Cottage and Studio
These two buildings are constructed from granite and brick quoins in keeping with the main house.
The ground floor offers a large, open and sunny living room, two bathrooms and a galley kitchen. The upper floor has an office and bedroom. A balcony leads to a second bedroom and storage room with 6M x 10 metre studio below which opens to a paved patio area. These buildings have separate access and underground power.

Location
Tilba Tilba is one of the prettiest villages on the New South Wales Coast, 15 kilometres from Narooma or Bermagui and only 1 kilometre from the Princes Highway linking Sydney and Melbourne.

Close to Tilba Tilba is Central Tilba, also a National Trust village with its Heritage timber shops that boast several cafes, an Italian bakery, cheese factory, general store, post office, village pub, and several B & B's plus an array of art and craft shops.

Beautiful beaches, lakes and National parks are all in close proximity. Canberra and Thredbo ski resort are 2.5 hours easy drive. Moruya to the north offer daily air services to Sydney and Merimbula to the south offers daily flights to Melbourne.

Climate
Maritime Temperate. Described as one of the mildest climates in the world with its cool summer breezes and frost free winters. Annual rainfall averages 48 inches (1200mm).

The Property
Has an area of 86.5 hectares (212 acres) The land to the east is gently undulating with steeper hills to the west creating a beautiful valley. Approximately half of the land has been cleared and sown to pasture, introduced grasses include kikuyu, rye and clover. Soils to the undulating land are of a volcanic origin and in the main are red basalt. As the land rises the soil changes to a deep black     Monzonite. The  rainforest and retained timber include ancient wild Figs, giant white trunk Eucalyptus  Maideneye, Lillypilli, Sassafras, Cedars and rare Pinkwoods. Lawns surround the main home and extensive stone terraced vegetable, herb and flower gardens run along its northern side

Spring water from the rainforest provides  permanent crystal clear water to "The Valley"... an irreplaceable jewel, a lifestyle unsurpassed.