Privately positioned, this elegant estate rests on the most idyllic 16.5 acres of established landscaped grounds. Helmswood exudes a sense of poise and calm, anchored to its natural environment by the majestic canopy of 100 year old specimen trees that flank the property. The home encompasses all you would expect from a home of this calibre. Uncompromised attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident throughout this well proportioned American Cape Cod influenced homestead. Visually appealing, a stunning granite kitchen (new in 2011) extends to formal and informal dining and the family room. Double french doors open to a tiled patio with sarked ceilings, perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. Glass panelled doors lead from the dining to a formal lounge. The family room and lounge have a Jet Master fire installed and throughout the house there is diesel ducted central heating. The perfect entertainer, the living areas including the TV/media room interact extremely well and flow effortlessly to the outdoor setting, pool and tennis court. Your own private retreat, the master suite, features an ensuite with granite benchtops and dressing room with his and her wardrobe furniture. The home also incorporates two offices, a further two bathrooms and another three double bedrooms. There is 7 car garaging, workshop areas and guest parking. Additional dwellings include a separate one bedroom cottage with a new kitchen, hobby room, 4 stables, tack room and yards. The wide patio spills out to a very picturesque setting. Visible but set away from the house the fully fenced inground salt water pool will provide friends and family with hours of summer fun, particularly after a tennis match. There are 9 paddocks with bore water supply to the troughs and trickle feed water supply to the house. Divine both night and day and in every changing season ? seldom do properties of this calibre come to the market.