202 Merrigang Street
Bowral, NSW 2576

Overview

202 Merrigang Street, Bowral NSW 2576

This exceptional property offers approximately 40 acres of prime subdivisible land located in Old Bowral, rich with significant history and natural beauty. The estate, known as 'Brooklyn', has been held by a single family for over three generations and was once the residence of the Mayor of Bowral from 1887 to the early 1890s. Originally, the property included a substantial main residence, a two-room gardener's cottage, and a coach house, which was reportedly a stopover for coaches owned by Grace Brothers.

In the 1950s, the property underwent an extensive renovation and extension, enlarging both the main residence and the gardener's cottage, both of which remain intact today. The estate has been used as a horse stud and family home for more than 70 years, with potential to continue this tradition or explore development opportunities into 10-acre lots, subject to council approval.

The land features stunning tracts of Mount Gibraltar on its high boundary, contributing to the property's unique wildlife and natural landscape. The house gardens are beautifully maintained, offering privacy and picturesque views that enhance the tranquil setting.

The main residence is a showcase of period features including decorative plaster ceilings, marble fireplaces, deep skirtings, and high ceilings characteristic of the 1890s. The interior boasts exquisite 1950s carpet and stylish bathrooms that have been well maintained, featuring original tiling, tapware, dolphin-head spouts, decorative shower screens, and original vanities.

The eat-in kitchen includes a built-in seating nook with original 1950s cabinetry and handles, a walk-in larder, and a servery opening into a bar area. The generous living room offers external access and includes a stylish bar with a built-in sink, an original integrated small fridge, and a coloured stone fireplace. Additionally, there is a formal living and dining room with a pastel-coloured stone fireplace and an etched mirror.

The gardener's cottage dates back to the 1890s and was extended in the 1950s. It is full of character and offers views of the beautiful house gardens. The cottage features a slow combustion wood fire in the eat-in kitchen and an open fireplace in the lounge room.

The coach house is currently used as tack rooms and storage. It comprises three rooms, including an original lounge room with a fireplace. There is also a mezzanine loft space available, which was previously accessed via an external staircase that is no longer intact.

The land offers street access from Merrigang Street, with the property boundary extending to Gibraltar Road on one side. It is sectioned into paddocks equipped with troughs fed by town water, which can be reverted to tank water if required. The upper part of the property includes tracts of virgin bush on Mount Gibraltar. The terrain gently undulates towards the road and provides expansive views over the district. Water features include two dams, a spring-fed well, and a creek running along the Carlisle Street boundary.

This property represents a truly unique and rare opportunity to acquire a significant parcel of land with historical significance, natural beauty, and versatile potential in the Southern Highlands.

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