470 Fountaindale Road, Robertson, NSW 2577

Set across 38.94 hectares of elevated pasture and established gardens in the Southern Highlands village of Robertson, PALOMA is a private sanctuary where architecture, landscape and sustainable engineering meet in complete accord - offering a level of privacy, stillness and self-sufficiency that is increasingly rare.

Conceived by Fearon Hay Architects, with interiors by Michela Curetti and gardens by Myles Baldwin Landscapes, the main residence was completed in 2018 and captured by the international press, including a feature in Wallpaper* for its uncompromising modernist language. Long, low pavilions in weathered steel, sandblasted concrete and glass trace the plateau's contour, framing uninterrupted Southern Highlands views and drawing the surrounding rainforest into every room.

Inside, two principal suites open onto ensuites finished in imported Italian marble; a northeast-facing living room gathers around an open fire; and a private library wing, set back into the hillside, offers quiet counterpoint to the entertaining spaces beyond. A chef's kitchen is anchored by a bespoke La Cornue range imported from France, while reclaimed timber, Belgian oak flooring, with underfloor heating, complete a considered material palette.

Continuing the same aesthetic are two self-contained studios; Studio A is framed by northeast-facing decks extending capacity for guest stays, offering two, twin one-bedroom suites with ensuite bathrooms; and Studio B conceived as a place of retreat for creative pursuits or wellness.

Beyond the main residence, a three-bedroom charming cottage evokes an English countryside idyll, its glasshouse, orchard and kitchen garden bordered by a heat-retaining wall extending the growing season.

The grounds themselves are of genuine horticultural significance: a two-acre perennial meadow, rose gardens, an orchard, arguably one of Australia's most notable private tree collections, spring-fed water gardens and six dams unfold across the property, complemented by architect-designed six-bay timber stables, a riding arena and round yard for equestrian enthusiasts.

PALOMA's most singular distinction, however, lies beneath the surface. A fully engineered, expandable off-grid power system - reported to be among the first of its scale installed on an Australian residential property - delivers uninterrupted three-phase electricity with a projected service life measured in decades, freeing the holding entirely from the grid without compromise to comfort or capability.

A rare alignment of design pedigree, self-sufficiency and seclusion, PALOMA is a remarkable retreat, or family compound equally suited to multigenerational living.

The setting is timeless. The opportunity is not.

• PALOMA details:

Land area: 38.94 hectares / 96 acres
Soil: Deep red basalt, sedimentary/shale
Average annual rainfall: 1,600mm
Land contour: Elevated pasture, hillside plateau
Views: Rural views, rainforest, water (dams)
Water supply: 5 dams, a large ornamental lake, spring-fed water gardens, 2x pro-irrigation grids (all gardens/lawn)
Fencing: Post-and-rail paddocks, barbed wire
Livestock capacity: Current 50 sheep
Landscape design: Myles Baldwin
Quarterly council rates: $2,362
Infrastructure: Workshops, machinery sheds
Security: Back to base, 14 cameras, intercoms, recorded
C3 Environmental Management
Wingecarribee Shire Council

• Sustainability & Energy Infrastructure:

System type: Fully off-grid, three-phase electrical supply, expandable
Continuous power supply: 60 kW
Surge capacity: 90 kW
Battery storage: 204 kWh
Battery chemistry: Lithium Titanate (LTO)
Battery cycle life: Predicted 22,000 cycles at 100% capacity
Battery service life: 30–40 years
Battery warranty: 20 years
Primary generation: 70 kW (peak) ground-mounted solar array
Backup generation: 180 kVA diesel generator
Engineering & design: Phillip Leslie, Living Power

• Main Residence & Studios:

Architect: Fearon Hay
Interior design: Michela Curetti
Year built: 2018
Bedrooms: Main residence 3, Studio A 2
Bathrooms: Main residence 3, Studio A 2
Fireplaces: Main residence 4
Floor area (sqm): Main 534, Studio A 92, Studio B 98
Floor coverings: Reclaimed timber, Belgian oak; Studio A mid 19th century Austrian oak: Studio B concrete
Exterior: Weathered steel, sandblasted concrete, glass
Insulation: All, including extra thick state of the art glass
Heating / AC: Electric, ducted
Water heating: Electric, heat pumps
Roof: Structural steel, fire retardant waterproofing membrane
Sewage: Septic
Interior features: Private library wing, open-plan living/dining, wine cellar, gourmet kitchen, Sonos
External features: Spring-fed water gardens, koi ponds, sculptures, outdoor lounge with olive trees
Garaging: 2 cars with internal access
Swimming pool: DA commenced; approval in perpetuity

• Country Cottage:

Architect: Unknown
Year built: c1996
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Fireplaces: 1
Floor area (sqm): 92
Floor coverings: Timber
Insulation: Unknown
Heating / AC: Woodfire with plug-in heater
Water heating: Electric
Roof: Galvanised
Exterior: Weatherboard
Sewage: Septic
Interior features: Gas cooking, high clearance
External features: Glasshouse, orchard, kitchen garden with heat-retaining wall, chicken coop
Garaging: 6 cars

• Equestrian:

Six-bay timber stables
20m x 40m riding arena
Round yard

• Primary Production:

Purchasers' wishing to explore the property's primary production potential may submit an application to Revenue NSW outlining a business plan, supporting due diligence, and evidence of their genuine intention to satisfy the requirements for primary production classification.

Inspections strictly by prior appointment.

DISCLAIMER: We've gathered our information from sources we deem reliable and have used our best endeavours to ensure its accuracy, although accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors or inaccuracies within. We encourage all parties to make their own due diligence.

Type

House

Bedrooms

8

Bathrooms

6

Parkings

8

Area

38.94 ha