Behind a leafy cottage facade lies a multi-million dollar estate with breathtaking highland views, a yoga studio, dreamy gardens, a sparkling pool and a rustic-chic interior curated by a renowned Australian designer.
The House, dubbed Jumping fieldLocated in Avoca in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, it is a favorite destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in beautiful surroundings.
Springfield has a series of quaint guest houses spread throughout the lavish main residence. Rosemary Hall, with seven bedrooms, has a sophisticated country-style interior with wood textures, ornate iron and bright, crisp white.
A tree-lined driveway winds past the small farm, yoga barn, dam, lake and orchard, up to the beautiful home that sits atop a grassy hill.
Through the vine-clad front doors, guests are greeted with a small entrance hall leading to the open-plan dining room and lounge with high vaulted ceilings, wooden beams and iron lacework lining the mezzanine floor above.
Behind the leaf-covered doors of this idyllic country house lies a spectacular estate with a stunning main residence, guest accommodations, a yoga studio, a tennis court, a luxurious swimming pool and chic décor
The beautiful home, called Springfield, is located in Avoca in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales and is a favorite destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in spectacular surroundings
Springfield has a series of quaint guest houses spread throughout the opulent main residence, Rosemary Hall, which has seven bedrooms, a sophisticated country-style interior with textures of wood, ornate iron and bright crisp white.
The light-filled bedrooms overlook the manicured gardens, while a sitting room with a cozy fireplace offers visitors the perfect reading nook.
A second living area features an airy kitchen, dining and living space connected to a wooden veranda that opens onto the luxurious swimming pool overlooking the tranquil bush views.
The wood throughout the house is recycled from all over the world. The ceiling beams were once part of an old jetty in Sydney’s Darling Harbor and the floorboards were imported from a house in Egypt. Many of the planks were once stored in a cheese factory in the Netherlands.
Outside, the main house is surrounded by seven hectares of colorful gardens full of flowers, native flora, vegetable gardens, fruit trees, a vineyard and an 800-year-old gum tree.
A tree-lined driveway winds past the small farm, yoga barn, dam, lake and orchard, up to the beautiful home that sits atop a grassy hill.
A second living area features an airy kitchen, dining and living area connected to a wooden veranda that opens onto the luxurious swimming pool which overlooks tranquil bush views.
Through the vine-covered doors, guests are greeted with a small entrance leading to the open-plan dining room and lounge with high vaulted ceilings, wooden beams and iron lacework lining the mezzanine floor above.
The light-filled bedrooms overlook the manicured gardens, while a sitting room with a cozy fireplace offers visitors the perfect reading nook
Also on site is a yoga barn with beautiful views and a rocking chair, while a quaint farmhouse features three spacious bedrooms, a tranquil lounge and a farmhouse kitchen.
The furnishings of Springfield’s main residence are partly thanks to interior and fashion designer Collette Dinnigan who renovated the space before it was purchased by current owners Peter Barge and writer Kinchem Hegedus.
Thanks to its laid-back luxury and several opulent spaces, Peter and Kinchem have hosted a number of health and wellness retreats, including nutrition, permaculture, yoga and pilates, and writing classes.
It is also available for travelers to stay and have a relaxing getaway in one of Rosemary Hall’s bedrooms or in the Drover’s Rest farmhouse, studio or additional guest house.
Also on the Springfield property is a yoga barn with beautiful views and a rocking chair, while a quaint farmhouse features three spacious bedrooms, a tranquil living room and a farmhouse kitchen.
The couple is now selling the property with a price guide of $12 million, with Kinchem saying living in Springfield is a “breathtaking slice of paradise” and living there is a “dream come true.”
“Springfield’s natural beauty must be experienced to be fully appreciated. It is a perfect place for gatherings, we have many wonderful memories of hosting friends, family and business partners from all over the world,” said Peter
The couple is now selling the property with a guide price of $12 million. Kinchem says living in Springfield is a “breathtaking slice of paradise” and living there is a “dream come true.”
“Springfield’s natural beauty must be experienced to be fully appreciated. It is a perfect place for gatherings, we have many wonderful memories of hosting friends, family and business associates from all over the world,” said Peter.
DiJones Southern Highlands is working with Inglis Rural Property to handle the sale. Sarah Wotton, a residential and national sales agent, describes Springfield as ‘breathtakingly beautiful’.
“It is a perfectly sized lifestyle property – incredibly special without pretension, and it offers a generosity of scale and flexibility of use that will delight all who are fortunate enough to experience it,” she said.
‘It’s a way of life and will enchant from the first moment you arrive down the pear tree lined driveway.’
Inglis sales and marketing agent Liam Griffiths called Springfield ‘the most photographed property in the Southern Highlands’.
‘As a visitor I am drawn to the impressive views, the meticulous gardens and the modern designed farm. This is a rare opportunity to live an enviable rural lifestyle.’