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Soul of Gerringong has been sold by the Sydney-based builder and interior design team, Ben and Simone Mathews.
The new Sydney owner, who had been looking in the Gerringong area for some time, intends to run the property as it is.
It opened its doors three years ago with farmhouse, pool-side cabana, studio barn and the stand alone cottage.
Ray White Gerringong agent Neil Campbell and Ray White Double Bay agent Craig Pontey had the listing of the bespoke holiday property at 143 Belinda Street.
“Ben and Simone have created a beautiful sought-after haven which is booked out months in advance for holiday stays and corporate retreats” Campbell said before the coronavirus shutdown. 
The property was sold with the ‘Soul of Gerringong’ business included in the offering.
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Simone Mathews said she and her husband Ben, owner of BAM Construction, created what was a "blurring of the line between a holiday house and a boutique hotel.”
The Cronulla-based husband and wife team bought the property in October 2015 as an original coastal farmhouse on 1525 sqm of land. 
 The property sleeps up to 22 persons.
“After we were featured in Qantas Magazine we had people contacting us straight from their flight to book in,” Ms Mathews said. 
The property was set for public auction on site on April 7, 2020 with a buyer’s price guide of $4 million, but withdrawn and found its buyer in early June via private treaty.
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Gerringong's Soul finds buyer

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Soul of Gerringong has been listed by the Sydney-based builder and interior design team, Ben and Simone Mathews.
It opened its doors three years ago with farmhouse, pool-side cabana, studio barn and the stand alone cottage.
Ray White Gerringong agent Neil Campbell and Ray White Double Bay agent Craig Pontey have the listing of the bespoke holiday property at 143 Belinda Street.
“Ben and Simone  have created a beautiful sought-after haven which is booked out months in advance for holiday stays and corporate retreats” Campbell said before the coronavirus shutdown. 
The property is being sold with the ‘Soul of Gerringong’ business included in the offering.
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Simone Mathews said she and her husband Ben, owner of BAM Construction, created what was a "blurring of the line between a holiday house and a boutique hotel.”
The Cronulla-based husband and wife team bought the property in October 2015 as an original coastal farmhouse on 1525 sqm of land. 
 The property sleeps up to 22 persons.
“After we were featured in Qantas Magazine we had people contacting us straight from their flight to book in,” Ms Mathews said. 
The property was set for public auction on site on April 7, 2020 with a buyer’s price guide of $4 million, but withdrawn so remains for sale via private treaty.
 
 
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Gerringong's Soul listed for private treaty sale

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Heartwood Farm, a 61.17 hectare property,  has just hit the market in Rose Valley on the South Coast.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/128-alne-bank-lane-rose-valley-nsw-2534" target="_blank">Lane Bank Lane homestead</a>, famous for its exotic finger limes which are on the menu at high end Sydney restaurants Catalina and Monopole, has been listed through Ray White estate agents Neil Campbell and Roida Harper whose price guide is above $6 million. 
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom property dates back to 1878, when it was predominantly used for dairy farming, said co-agent Ray White Gerringong sales agent Mr Campbell.
”There’s a lot of interest in Gerringong and of course sustainable farming and Heartwood Farm focuses on creating a sustainable environment, with a well advanced native timber forestry project and three orchards of native Australian finger limes,” he said.
Owners Kim and Fiona Manley said there were multiple revenue streams from local dairy agistment, holiday rentals, wedding/event opportunities, finger limes and the hardwood timber project, or simply a magnificent lifestyle property.
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“We live in the eastern suburbs but we ended up falling in love with the South Coast. So we bought Heartwood Farm over 10 years ago when our boys were young and they had a rich outdoor childhood here. Dirt bikes, beaches, swimming in dams and getting muddy! We would hit the road after Saturday sport and be here in an hour and a half," Ms Manley said.
“We feel very blessed to have created this life balance for our family and with the sustainable plantations that will be here for many generations to come. I think Heartwood Farm would suit a buyer who is looking for a beautiful lifestyle farm with an appreciation of natives and sustainability. You could also run cattle or horses here too. There really are so many options, but for us the time’s right to downsize, as our sons are older now and we want to travel more. For us, it’s time for another chapter.” Ms Manley said.
After they purchased the property the  Manleys partnered with Landcare Australia to plant over 4000 native seedlings, with the help of local school children in Kiama, to restore and regenerate the land  around Ooaree Creek which runs through the property and valley.
Ten years ago, the Manleys started their long term sustainable forestry project, planting thousands of native Australian hardwood species, including Red Cedar, Silky Oak and Quandong.
These highly valuable trees now standing over five metres tall are prized by those in construction, furniture industries for their quality beautiful hardwoods.
In 2013 they also planted  their first native Finger Lime orchard. The soil and climate were a perfect match for Finger Limes and they have since added two more orchards, always using biodynamic farming methods.
Ms Manley said the farm-  which has its own water resources – was spared by the recent fires.
“We were very lucky that’s for sure. Rose Valley is unique , as it’s nestled between the mountains and the sea and has i’s own lush microclimate. It has always been valued by the local dairy farms.”
Over and above the timber plantation, Finger Lime orchards and land regeneration ,  they have made further capital improvements to the house and property , with a house and deck extension, a tennis court,a rainwater irrigation system for the orchards, additional shed and barn, extensive drainage, rock walling and road works.
The Heartwood Finger Limes are sought after by chefs for their unique  flavour and texture.
"We have relationships with the chefs from Quay , Cirrus and many others who truly appreciate this unique native fruit and where and how they are grown.
When there is extra fruit we sell at our local farmers market in Kiama. Foodies love them with their unique texture and pop of flavour. Some are zingy lime and others like grapefruit.They are known as the caviar of the citrus world.”
The harvest normally runs from January to June, with an opportunity to export overseas frozen fruit.
The property was last sold in 2007 for $3.1 million, and $335,700 in 2003. 
 
 
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Lush South Coast farm bursting full with opportunity

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The Kiwi-born funds manager Charles Gibbon and wife Claire have emerged as the $11.3 million buyer of the Gerringong oceanfront estate of fashion pioneer Robby Ingham.
The Gibbon's are no strangers buying vast land and building having constructed their retreat on six hectares in the nearby Shoalhaven town Bellawongarah.
Ingham and wife Sarah listed it late last year with $10 million hopes through Ray White Gerringong agent Neil Campbell after owning the 40 hectare former dairy farm since 2012.
Despite gaining approval for a 10 bedroom Nick Tobias-designed luxury retreat, the family found an alternative retreat, a nearby riverfront holding.
The 3,000 sqm donut shaped house set to have grass on the rooftop came with estimated $5 million building costs.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
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Funds manager emerges as buyer of Robby Ingham's Gerringong estate

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Fashion pioneer and Ingham's chicken heir Robby Ingham has scored $11.3 million for Ocean Pines, his still vacant Gerringong oceanfront.
It was the highest auction result on the South Coast, after Ingham <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/91322-robbie-ingham-lists-oceanfront-gerringong-property-with-10-million-hopes" target="_blank">listed it with $10 million hopes late last year</a> by private treaty. 
Bidding began at $6 million, with it officially being announced on the market once it went past $8.5 million.
There were four registered bidders, two of which were very active, and the winning buyer was understood to come from Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Ingham and wife Sarah paid $7 million for the former dairy farm on 40 hectares in 2012 (above and below).
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They envisaged a retreat from their coastal Sydney base, but struggled to get their eventual approval from the local council for a number of years.
Ingram admitted to fatigue, and the fact that his family came across a great nearby riverfront holding during the long wait.
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After finally securing approval for a 10 bedroom luxury retreat designed by architect Nick Tobias, the Inghams offered the Gerringong retreat, with record $10 million plus hopes.
Ingham suggested the next dramatic rural headland holding is a further four hours south.
The 3,000 sqm home is estimated to cost around $5 million to build with Tobias envisaging grass on the rooftop of the doughnut shaped house.
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<div dir="auto">Campbell marketed the property as coming "with 360 degree views of 60km of coastline to the north and south and rural and mountain vistas." </div>
The coastal strip has already become renown for its imaginative residential retreats.
Last year Headland House was built on a 38 hectare plot that traded vacant for $4.7 million in 2014.
It was bought by Judith Neilson, daughter of art patron Judith Neilson and billionaire Kerr Neilson, and her husband Jeffrey Simpson.
They commissioned Sydney-based studio Atelier Andy Carson to design the striking home that sits on a hilltop where a ridge connects the Illawarra escarpment to the sea.
From its elevated position, it looks down towards Werri Beach and Geering Bay.
The four bedroom main house was built in an L-shape around a central courtyard with swimming pool. There's a two bedroom guest house on the parcel.
Gerrigong's price record hasn't been challenged since 2015 when Pebble Cove Farm, the 38 hectare oceanfront estate of tourism businesswoman Kerry Moran, sold for $7.3 million to management company executives Andrew Tatrai and Leni Ison.
 
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Robby Ingham scores $11.3 million for Gerringong oceanfront

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Ray White Gerringong agent Neil Campbell says he has never seen anything like Ocean Pines, a 40 hectare Gerringong estate, in all his years of real estate.
"I’ve been selling rural property for 30 years and this is the only one I can truly say is unique," he said.
"It’s the most spectacular beautiful property you’ve ever seen. There’s not another property like it."
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-gerringong-7993590" target="_blank">The property</a>, which was a dairy farm held by the Weir family for many generations, is being offered by fashion pioneer and Inghams Chicken heir Robby Ingham and wife Sarah.
They paid $7 million for the coastal acreage in 2012 and envisaged a retreat from their coastal Sydney base, but struggled to get approval from the local council for a number of years.
Ingram admits to fatique, and the fact that his family came across a great nearby riverfront holding during the long wait.
After finally securing approval for a 10 bedroom luxury retreat designed by architect Nick Tobias, the Inghams are now selling the Gerringong retreat, with record $10 million hopes.
The 3,000 square metre home is estimated to cost around $5 million to build with Tobias envisaging grass on the rooftop of the doughnut shaped house.
<div dir="auto">Campbell is marketing the property as coming "with 360 degree views of 60 kilometres of coastline to the north and south and rural and mountain vistas".</div>
The coastal strip has already become renown for its imaginative residential retreats.
Last year, Headland House was built on a 38 hectare plot that traded vacant for $4.7 million in 2014.
It was bought by Judith Neilson, daughter of art patron Judith Neilson and billionaire Kerr Neilson, and her husband Jeffrey Simpson.
They commissioned Sydney-based studio Atelier Andy Carson to design the striking home that sits on a hilltop where a ridge connects the Illawarra escarpment to the sea.
From its elevated position, it looks down towards Werri Beach and Geering Bay.
The four bedroom main house was built in an L-shape around a central courtyard with swimming pool. There's a two bedroom guest house on the parcel.
Gerrigong's price record hasn't been challenged since 2015 when Pebble Cove Farm, the 38 hectare oceanfront estate of tourism businesswoman Kerry Moran, sold for $7.3 million to management company executives Andrew Tatrai and Leni Ison.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian. 
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Inghams Chicken heir lists Gerringong estate

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Southlands, a Gerringong trophy offering tree change by the sea, has sold for $2.5 million.
Offered for the first time in 20 years, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-gerringong-122957566">82 Sims Road</a> comprises 12 hectares of lush green landscape just a short walk from the beach and the local town.
The main three bedroom, two bathroom weatherboard homestead has French doors which open onto the verandah that offers sweeping elevated views over Werri Beach and the surrounding vineyards.
The views stretch around some 50km south to Crookhaven Heads.
“It’s just a beautiful spot and it’s a very grounding way to live,” vendor Paul Brady told Domain. 
“This place just becomes part of your spirit and we’ve never stopped feeling grateful for that.
“There’s no road noise, no neighbours, no traffic, nothing to break the sense of having left the world behind.” 
The Brady's added a second two bedroom, self-contained cottage in 2008 and renovated in 2014.
Michele and Matthew Lay at Ray White Kiama sold the home. They had a listing price of $2.9 million.
Michele said with Southland’s rural zoning, it could be run as a vineyard, restaurant or bed and breakfast, subject to council approval.
A small parcel of the property is home to 100 year old western red cedars listed as protected rainforest, while wildlife is abundant, including wallabies, echidnas and native birds.
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