Established B&B or historic family residence built by prominent Innkeeper and land owner William Hibburd c1845 with a north east aspect overlooking the Pambula dairy flats.
Fully renovated to offer both comfort and convenience yet still retaining the romance of a 160 year old Australian home.
The B&B offers 3 double bedrooms, all with ensuites, on the ground floor.
First Bedroom: 'The French Room' has its own private dining room with open fire, a private balcony and features a marble bathroom with spa, bedroom and bathroom are warmed by a slow combustion fire.
Second Bedroom: 'Malmaison' is a delightful room with views to the formal garden and fountain and an original cast iron claw foot bath in the very large bathroom, with antique French fixtures and fittings.
Third Bedroom: 'Madeleine' features a modern shower bathroom and has views of the back garden featuring the illuminated fountain which is spectacular in the evening.
Total renovation was performed in 2004 including new roof, double garage with workshop and guest parking, all services including wiring, plumbing, kitchen, laundry, HWS, wood heating etc with nothing being overlooked. Marble, stainless steel and Beech kitchen has gas and electricity appliances.
Owners or managers residence is upstairs and features 9.5 feet ceilings, a full bathroom, bedroom, dining room and lounge. Access to this area is via the kitchen.
Gardens are landscape architect designed and feature formal French quadrants with boxhedge, granite gravel and central fountain. The garden area also features a pavilion area just perfect for evening or morning BBQ's, rainwater tanks, concealed drip watersystems, vegetable garden and fruit trees.
This home or B&B has been stylishly restored to maintain and highlight the ambience of this grand old Inn. Situated half way between Sydney and Melbourne, 3 hours from Canberra, 2.5 hours to the snowfields and only minutes to the airport at Merimbula and the beaches of the Sapphire Coast. Excellent restaurants, golf courses and bowling clubs abound within a few minutes drive.
Proprietors Brian & Sharon Cole
02 6495 6110
For more pictures and information, our website is www.roanhorsebnb.com.au
