The family estate of weight loss pioneer is on the market
Tony Ferguson, the founder behind the international Tony Ferguson weight loss program offered in the leading UK pharmacy chain "Boots" has placed his family estate of 37 years on the market for AU $1.6 million.
The Tony Ferguson brand is an international success with his weight loss program being offered in excess of 3000 outlets in the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand.
The 5.2 acre estate is located in the urban and rural suburb of Cranebrook, NSW (near Sydney, Australia) and affords spectacular views over the Nepean River valley, Penrith lakes and to the Blue Mountains. Penrith lakes are a major aquatic recreation area and home to the Sydney International Rowing Centre which hosted the rowing events of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
The estate comprises of the main two- storey residence, a two-storey self-contained barn for guests and a separate cottage for a caretaker or nanny.
The main residence was custom designed and built in 2005 by Stoneleigh Homes, after the original home was levelled to the ground in a fire. The residence sits majestically behind electronic gates at the end of a sweeping drive.
Kevin Whelan of Coldwell Banker Double Bay who is marketing the property said "This estate is clearly unique and the main residence and separate guest accommodation takes full advantage of the mature, manicured acreage. All recreational activities are catered for with a private gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis court, full size outdoor jungle kids play area and for those that enjoy the equestrian lifestyle there is ample space for that too".
The main residence is finished to a consistent standard of excellence and classic simplicity with soaring ceilings, solid timber floors and white shutters. The main living area can be found on the first floor of the main residence in order to capture the beauty of the valley and the lakes. There is a modern kitchen with Caeser stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances and a large open plan family, living and entertaining area with a screened outdoor terrace to watch the sun set over the escarpment of the Blue Mountains.
The main residence comprises 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 2 bedrooms and 2 en-suite bathrooms are located on the first floor and a further 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the ground floor. The ground floor also has an additional kitchen, living and dining area, office, and a theatre room which leads out to the pool terrace.
There is a selection of guest accommodation on this estate with includes a 2-storey barn comprising a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, open plan living, and sitting room with feature timber beams and solid timber floors. The self contained guest cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living and a sun room. The guest cottage has its own carport and is nestled away from the main residence. In total the estate offers, 10 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and undercover parking for 7 cars. The estate is offered with full security including CCTV.
Kevin also said "The beauty of this location is that you have all the benefits of rural privacy and yet you're still close to all the amenities of the area providing a great lifestyle choice". Cranebrook is approx 70 kms west from the Sydney CBD and int'l airport and is serviced by rail from Penrith.
For more information, visit coldwellbanker.com.au.
