6 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 4 PKG

‘Bentley’ with its generous proportions and focus on gracious living offers three bedrooms with the scope to easily transform into a six-bedroom, six-bathroom home.

Two separate libraries, formal dining, a morning room, and kitchen with Aga offer an exceptional standard of living. The setting is one of great natural beauty. ‘Bentley’ lies nestled in a charming valley; it is largely hidden from the world, yet its occupants enjoy views of World Heritage-listed vistas all around. The garden, with its three fine lakes, oaks, elms and ancient Hawthorn hedges, is acknowledged to be one of Australia’s finest landscapes.

Setting ‘Bentley’ apart is the quality of its many outbuildings. Foremost of these is the brick and stone Van Diemen’s Land Company barn, dating from 1835. With four bedrooms and a bathroom it is the perfect guest quarters. There are two staff cottages, each comprising three bedrooms.

A three-bay carriage house lies adjacent to the stable yard, which features a loose box and four cast-iron stables. Perched above the barn and machinery sheds is a magnificent clock tower, again dating from the 1800s.

‘Bentley’ is much more than just a grand house. It’s also a highly productive working farm, and has been since the 1820s. Currently running 350 cattle and 75 sheep head it has, over the years, been well cared for with continual pasture improvements and fertilization. Average rainfall is 48 inches a year. ‘Bentley’, with high and low grazing land, is able to provide its own hay for feed and has its own permanent water supply

This fine colonial estate has been featured in several publications – everything from Architectural Digest France to Gardens of Eden – The World’s Most Beautiful Gardens.

‘Bentley’ is unquestionably destined for someone who appreciates the best in life and who is ready to embrace this unique and enviable opportunity.