The home at 460 Monck Rd, Acacia Hills. Picture: Supplied A secluded tropical home surrounded by lush gardens and native bush has hit the market with motocross track, stunning pool and an outdoor bath hut with a ‘Snappy’ surprise. The 8ha property at 460 Monck Rd, Acacia Hills, has been thoughtfully created by the husband and wife owners.
The husband said they bought the empty block in 2004 and built their dream home between 2009 and 2011. “We wanted to be up in the trees, we wanted to be secluded and we wanted to have lovely gardens and grounds around us,” he said. “My wife wanted Mataranka Springs so instead of putting in springs I put in a pool with a heater, which can also cool the pool as well.
“We also wanted a pond, which we called Lochy’s Pond after the big water monitor that’s always in it. “He’s very cheeky.” 460 Monck Road, Acacia Hills 460 Monck Road, Acacia Hills The spacious home has Colorbond cladding and roofing and big, open spaces flowing out to balconies.
“We set the house up having a wing for living and entertaining, a wing for guests and family, and a wing for us,” the owner said. “We’ve got a huge entertainment area upstairs and we’ve got a balcony off three of the four bedrooms.” In the master wing there is a bedroom opening to a private balcony, a walk-in robe and an ensuite with separate toilet, shower, bath and dual basins.
The central section of the home has a living/dining area flowing out to a big balcony and a ki.