Historic Rural Property For Sale VIC Western District

Unique Opportunity To Acquire Historic Western District VIC Homestead

The fastidiously restored ‘Kongbool’ presents a unique opportunity to acquire a rural property for sale VIC Western District of great historical and architectural significance to the state of Victoria.

Above: ‘Kongbool’ presents a unique opportunity to acquire a property with great historical and architectural significance to Victoria

Set in the majestic red gum district of Balmoral in Victoria’s Western District, the breathtaking homestead was built for pastoralist JG Robertson circa 1896-98 and designed by renowned architect Percival Richards, who in the period 1900-1940 was responsible for innovative Edwardian Art Nouveau and Art Deco style buildings in the district.

The elaborate homestead with emerging Federation-style traits was in sharp contrast to the original timber slab homestead ‘Congbool’ on the property and serves to illustrate homestead architectural development in the 19th century.

Truly a site to behold, the recent completion of restorations of the distinguished estate are true to the original specifications set in the 1800’s, exhibiting immaculate stained windows, marble and granite throughout, and red gum benchtops bringing ‘Kongbool’ back to its former style and class.

Above: The ‘Kongbool’ homestead has been fastidiously restored true to the original specifications set in the 1800’s

Entered through a grand hallway with 18-foot ceilings, this breathtaking home features historic stained glass, broad doorways with extensive architraves, and Western Australian Jarrah flooring – the original wood used in the homestead’s construction.

Inside, ‘Kongbool’ boasts eight bedrooms and four bathrooms, dressing room, lounge room, vast kitchen with two pantries, drawing room, dining room, billiard room, conservatory, extensive cellar and three sitting rooms. A large laundry leads into a traditional bread oven with original copper.

Notably, the kitchen features the original 1894 LUX wooden stove on grand display and is still operational. An elongated marble benchtop, exposed roof and a fireplace makes this kitchen fit for any use.

Above: Set on just over 190ha, ‘Kongbool’ features meticulously maintained and established gardens, luscious lawns, trees and vines

Set on just over 190 hectares (470 acres), ‘Kongbool’ features meticulously maintained and established gardens, luscious lawns, trees and vines, serviced by an in-ground watering system, providing a tranquil setting for the 10-metre in-ground pool, pool house and full-size tennis court boasting lighting for night use.

The historic rural property is well fenced and subdivided, has ample water supply and perennial pastures.

Externally, the estate includes a five-car garage complex, five loose boxes and tack room which encompasses a sitting room, kitchen and bathroom.

Above: ‘Kongbool’ boasts a full-size tennis court with night lights, ample water supply and original horse stables

The three-stand raised board woolshed features a kitchen and bathroom and is complemented by roofed sheep yards.

Other shedding includes a buggy shed, machinery shed, mechanic’s shed, meat shed and original stables – and even a heritage pigeon house (one of only two in Victoria) that adds to the historic opulence of the estate.

With its historical significance as an important Western District estate, ‘Kongbool’ offers a unique lifestyle, farming and equestrian opportunity unparalleled in the area.

Above: ‘Kongbool’ is well fenced and subdivided, boasts perennial pastures, and includes a woolshed and roofed sheep yards

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale VIC Western District at 39 Kongbool Road, Balmoral.