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Kingbilli Country Estate
cottage - cabin - chalet
- Number of bedrooms
3 - Number of bathrooms
2 - Number of floors
1 - Sleeps
8
| Pets - No | Smoking - No | Wheelchair - No |
Property description
Discover a tranquil world on the banks of a clear mountain stream, hidden amidst the inland slopes of the Great Dividing Range. A registered Wildlife Refuge, home to nearly 200 species of native birds and wildlife, this naturally beautiful environment creates an idyllic hideaway for travelers wishing to experience the magic of the Australian bush.
In an atmosphere of ecological harmony, Kingbilli's secluded bluestone cottages provide the perfect base from which birdwatchers and wildlife lovers may explore their surroundings. Guests remain private and totally independent ... their only interaction being with the King Parrots on the window sill, or a lazy Wombat waddling by the verandah.
The uniquely designed two-storied Honeymoon Cottage features a romantic loft-style bedroom opening onto a private balcony with panoramic views across the valley to the Cathedral Mountain. Old-fashioned casement windows, a country-style kitchen and soft leather furnishings complement the stone and slate, there's a large stone fireplace ... and to ease the worn and weary ... in the bathroom is a deep luxurious twin spa bath.
Shaded beside a gently flowing creek is Ballards Hideaway. From its rooms, lit softly by delicate leadlight windows and warmed by a brass-canopied open fire, French doors open onto a long, low rose-covered verandah, perfect for lazy lunches or summer evening barbeques. Paved steps lead to a trellised creekside summer house and in a leafy garden corner a hot jacuzzi bubbles.
The true hermit, seeking greater isolation, may prefer the Studio. Tucked at the foot of the hills beneath a canopy of eucalyptus and hidden by a profusion of native plants, this building has its own walk-bridge, fernpool, waterfall, heated garden jacuzzi and private island gazebo. Travelers choosing to holiday with friends will find the Studio also has the option of a second bedroom, making it ideal for families or a group of 4-5.
In the evening, jacuzzi fans can engage in conversation with a cheeky Brushtail Possum as she scampers by to steal her supper roses from the garden ... whilst tennis players may be partnered by some large-footed team-mates, in the form of our resident Kangaroos.
Activities are plentiful ... and bush-lovers seeking a memorable experience will enjoy a guided Llama Eco-Trek through 'Blue Gully', Kingbilli's private wildlife sanctuary. Carrying delectable picnics in their saddlebags, gently humming Llamas lead the way through shaded trails to a hill-top spot with breathtaking views across the Cathedral Valley to the Great Dividing Range.
For those preferring to wine and dine in more traditional fashion, there are many delightful coffee shops, restaurants, wineries and country pubs closeby. Fishermen are catered for also, although some may have their sport interrupted by a Platypus paddling past ... whilst guests seeking to explore the local area will find horse riding, golf, ballooning, skiing and rock-climbing within easy reach of the property.
Some may find it takes more than a few days for the slow, seamless pace of country life to impose itself upon their psyche. Others might simply let the solitude and beauty of the landscape overtake them, sitting to meditate on the rustlings of leaves in the cool evening breeze ... or the filament-like reflections of trees and rushes on the still surface of a dam.
In these moments, the memory of constant motion in the outside world disappears.
Property amenities
Furnishings/Luxuries: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Beach Access, Beach Chairs, Beach Front, Beach Towels, Beach Umbrella, Ceiling Fan(s), Cook, Fireplace
Appiliances: Coffee Maker, Full Refrigerator, Grill/BBQ, Hair Dryer, Iron, Ironing Board, Microwave, Stove, Toaster
Electronics: Alarm Clock, Cable TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Satellite TV, Stereo, TV, Telephone, VCR
Recreation/Activities: Biking Nearby, Boating, Canoeing Nearby, Cross-Country Ski Trails, Fishing Nearby, Golf Nearby, Hiking Nearby, Horseback Riding Nearby, Hot Tub, Jetski Rentals Nearby, Playground Nearby, Playground Onsite, Restaurant Nearby, Ski Slopes Nearby, State/National Park Nearby, Tennis Onsite
Transportation: Reserved Parking
Activities: Fishing, Golf, Group retreat properties, Mountain biking, Skiing
Other amenities: Private jacuzzi spas Wildlife Rescue Centre Llama Eco-Treks
Rates
195 - 260 USD
/day
Rates details: We have a range of specials packages tailored to suit couples, groups and families ... visit our website for details!
Additional information
Possibly one of Victoria's best kept secrets is the beautiful Cathedral Range State Park, Blue Range and Cathedral Valley. Just 90 minutes N.E. of Melbourne, this is a bushwalker's paradise with its trout streams, waterfalls, fern-gullies, lyrebirds, wallabies and kangaroos. But there's far more to this part of the world than simply spectacular scenery. Abseiling, hot-air ballooning, white-water rafting, horse riding, llama trekking, Nordic skiing and golf ... are just some of the activities available. Less active folk can while away the time exploring the picturesque Marysville township with its galleries, craft shops, country-style restaurants and ever-popular Sunday Markets. Known locally as the Mystic Mountains, and not far from the Yarra Valley wineries ... it's the perfect destination for 2 or 3 days ... or 4 ... or more ...
Owner Information
Name: Georgina Beach
Telephone: 61 3 5774 7302
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