It’s got indoor and outdoor waterfalls, a Tom Cruise-inspired cocktail bar and a personality all of its own - welcome to The Castle.
Darryl Kerrigan, from the movie of the same name, said “It’s not a house, it’s home. You can’t buy what I’ve got.” As it turns out, for $2.65 million, you can buy The Castle in Wandong approximately 75kms north of Melbourne.
A grand foyer with indoor waterfall and bar welcomes you on arrival. Picture: realestate.com.au
Built by a retired builder 32 years ago, the grand brick residence on 1.2ha has every bell and whistle expected of a five star construction of the early 1990s - including a coveted pool room.
How’s the serenity? Actor Michael Caton as Darryl Kerrigan in the 1997 film " The Castle".
Selling agent Jeanette Laffan of Nutrien Harcourts Kilmore said visitors of the extraordinary four-bedroom house enter via the stately foyer - complete with a cascading indoor waterfall - and are immediately enticed to go straight to the pool room.
“The waterfall is definitely a unique wow factor. When it’s running, it creates this wonderful sense of calm right from the moment you come in. There’s also such a sense of space with the incredible height of the beautiful timber line ceilings. It's astounding,” Ms Laffan said.
The fully equipped bar inspired by Tom Cruise. Picture: realestate.com.au
The elaborate bar is a fully-equipped watering hole, complete with a neon sign playing homage to another film, Cocktail starring Tom Cruise in the 1980s. There is bespoke shelving, room for a pool table and a central open fireplace that reaches up via a double-height void.
“It’s a real entertainer’s house. That bar, I’ve never had a listing with an entertainment space like that before. It’s just quality, from top to toe,” she added.
Straight to the pool room. Picture: realestate.com.au
While the head-turning bar is a talking point, the remainder of the house one level up is plenty to write home about.
“We’ve had lots of interest and it’s only been online for a few days. Everyone who’s come through say it’s pretty jaw-dropping. And as well as being an amazing house, it’s in a great location in the middle of Wandong with good access to the railway station and the freeway, which is ideal for anyone who wants to commute to Melbourne,” Laffan said.
The large kitchen with striking timber feature ceiling. Picture: realestate.com.au
A vast open plan dining area overlooks the bar and fireplace, but also adjoins the gourmet kitchen with a spacious U-shaped island bench, granite bench tops, and a walk-in pantry.
Additionally, there is a separate home office and laundry off the kitchen area, with three bedrooms and a big family-friendly bathroom rounding out the shared accommodation wing.
The palatial parents retreat complete with hotel-style spa ensuite and gym room. Picture: realestate.com.au
The home also has a gym and sauna. Picture: realestate.com.au
Another wing houses a palatial parents’ retreat with a hotel-style spa ensuite with double vanity, plus a large walk-in wardrobe, and a gym zone with sauna.
The Castle sits on a vast block and is zoned Low Density Residential, offering future owners a wealth of opportunities.
“There’s potential perhaps to do some kind of development down the track because it’s quite a large parcel of land, but obviously that’s subject to council approval,” Laffan added.
The second waterfall. Picture: realestate.com.au
Surrounded by established gardens, the property also features a stately tree-lined driveway, rolling lawns including yet another waterfall and an expansive paved patio with fire-pit.
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