90 Sawyers Ridge Road, Braidwood.

'Glenview' is a highly sought after quintessential country cottage located in the region of Reidsdale, just 15km* East of Braidwood, and is set on 5.23 picturesque acres (2.12ha)*. Surrounded by rich history, this property was once the 'Old Cheese Factory' residence as well as the Reidsdale Post Office. Oozing character, the home features original stringy bark hardwood floorboards in the main lounge, sunroom and bedrooms, combustion wood fire and the open plan kitchen / dining room opens onto the sunny north facing sunroom with views over the extensive parklike gardens and vineyard. There are three spacious bedrooms, a main bathroom plus a combined bathroom/laundry. The country style kitchen features a Belling gourmet electric oven with gas cooktop and range hood plus timber benchtops. In addition, there is a large separate cabin providing additional accommodation/4th bedroom or an office/study or both. From the rear verandah and sunroom, you can view the 'Edna Walling' inspired roomed gardens and water fountain. Reidsdale is known for its rich basalt soil and higher than average rainfall. The property has a micro vineyard and orchard consisting of lemon, plum and pear trees as well as heritage apples all irrigated from a dam fed system. The bore keeps the dam topped up. There is also a Japanese Sawtooth Oak "wood" planted for the new owners to enjoy in future years. Mature heritage Pines, Poplars and Oak trees line the rear boundary framing the majestic parklike gardens. The property is well fenced and has two stables with timber horse yards and tack room which is perfect for horse enthusiasts. There are heritage head stones dating back to the mid 1840's, nestled under a stand of gums beside the dam. Outbuildings include a workshop/machinery shed and a tool shed that was once home to the cheese factory diary cows and there is also a chicken coop. There are two water tanks 2 x 22,500* and a septic system, plus a bore that pumps into the dam. The local school bus drops at the front door as well as the daily mail delivery. *=approx