Meticulously Crafted And Renovated Iconic Residence

St Raphael consists of four self-contained apartments, three of which are in the main building and the fourth is freestanding and known as the "Priests Cottage". All apartments have their own entrances with separate keys. A successful short-term holiday let since 1992 and although the business is not being sold the current owners will include registration numbers, website and email. A prime location, just 300 metres to Leura village, railway station, cafes, shops and local schools.

PRIEST'S COTTAGE * Freestanding cottage with one bedroom * Combined kitchen and dining area * Cooktop, microwave/convection oven * Separate bathroom with shower * Reverse cycle air conditioning * Terrace area

CONVENT * Main building with two beds and two baths, one with triple spa * Large entertainers' kitchen with gas cooking * Sunny large lounge and dining room * Enclosed north facing sunroom plus third bedroom annexed * Central heating and gas log fire

OLD CHAPEL * Two bedrooms and two bathrooms * Separate kitchen * Terrace area * Central heating

UPSTAIRS (Private residence) * Two bedrooms, one with walk in robe * Two bathrooms * Large sunny lounge with gas log fire, central heating and split cycle air conditioner * Stunning kitchen with walk in pantry, separate dining area and views over Jameson Valley * 240-degree views of Sydney skyline to the east with national park views to the north and south * Plantation shutters * Security system

THE GARDENS * Many different varieties of trees and shrubs. * Subdivision potential. Correspondence with BMCC available on request * Double brick garage with storeroom * Housekeeping storeroom and at the rear another storeroom, housing all the things required to run this very successful holiday let * Four car formalised car parking plus additional 2-3-car parking at lower level * Paul Sorensen inspired garden (he undertook work there in 1960's) * Garden has been lovingly and further developed during their ownership uncovering hidden pathways and extensive planting to provide privacy and a Victorian imaged garden * St Raphael has a full brick cement rendered fence which regally greets you at the entrance to this very grand and beautiful residence * Outdoor lighting with sensors allow the garden to be illuminated and showcased * Masonry fountain * Underneath main building there is huge storage for wine cellars and workshop

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