Embrace a world of tranquil serenity just fifty minutes from Sydney's Central Business District at this iconic acreage estate. This is a rare opportunity to secure a private haven surrounded by approximately thirty acres. Featured in numerous lifestyle magazines and labelled as Home Beautiful magazine's 'Home of The Year', this mesmerising Balinese/Sulawesi inspired home is like no other. Positioned to embrace north facing views and sunshine over its very own water lily adorned lake, water views and beyond are abundant from the main deck, the ground level living and bedroom areas, and the private deck off the master bedroom upstairs. Enjoying full sun most of the day, the main house sits within a partially walled compound that includes four separate sandstone pavilions, gardens, pagoda and two courtyards all linked via timber decking, cobblestones and covered walkways. At the centrepiece of this sanctuary is the garden courtyard which draws you towards the stunning water views and nature beyond. Complete with creative and meditative spaces to relax and reenergise, this is a unique opportunity to secure an approximately thirty acre haven away from life's hustle and bustle.Showcasing artisan sandstone, sculptural features, stained-glass windows and skylights throughout, this family home includes three large bedrooms, each with ensuites and walk-in robes, a light filled art studio and, at its heart, the kitchen and living spaces each adorned with inviting wood fireplaces providing warmth and comfort.Allow your creativity to flow in the detached art studio featuring timber cathedral ceilings or relax in the Balinese-style courtyard with signature ornamental tiling. During summer the lake is a delightful place for swimming or just floating by starlight to the sound of frogs. Pristine native flora around the homestead offers gorgeous seasonal wildflowers and attracts birds, wallabies, echidnas and sugar gliders to this tranquil setting.The large open paddock space is perfect for a sustainable vegetable garden or horse paddock. A self-sufficient shed is located one hundred metres from the main dwelling making it ideal for separating work from home or simply as a second retreat. The shed hosts a large rainwater tank, and its solar panels service the entire property. Its separate workshop is perfect for sculpting or handiwork whilst drawing inspiration from the natural surrounds.Property - thirty acre property - two dams (both with pumps) provide water to main residence and second dwelling - Fire pump with sprinkler system around both houses - five hundred metre long driveway - Partially fenced paddocks with capacity to be home to multiple horses.- Oversized double carport Main Residence- Northeast facing bungalows influenced by Balinese/Sulawesi architecture- Four separate sandstone pavilions with two courtyards linked via one hundred seventy-one square metres decking and covered walkways- Striking lime and sand rendered walls - Two sewage pumps and tanks on either side of house- Gas (bottled) cooking large walk-in pantry - Filtered drinking water supplied from top dam - Three Bedrooms all with ensuites and walk-in robes Shed/Workers Accommodation- East facing - Solar power (services the entire property) - Three bedrooms main with walk-in robe - Polished concrete flooring - Water tank twenty-five thousand litres - Bottled gas - Aquilaria water management system - Fully fenced - Separate shed/workshop with built-in workbench иnd three phase powerProperty History - Featured in Home Journal 1976 - Featured in 26 Best Homes 1977 - Good Housekeeping 1983 - Home Beautiful 1994 labelled Home of The Year - Appeared in TV advertisements for popular household brands іnd two feature length filmsJust twenty-five minutes' drive from both Hornsby иnd Cherrybrook Metro this unique property offers perfect escape while staying conveniently connected. Whether you are looking for your own private paradise room for family to grow an Airbnb или investment this oasis is sure to impress. Elevate your everyday at eighteen-twenty Bloodwood Road Fiddletown (Arcadia) - where sophisticated design meets breathtaking natural beauty.