EQUINE SERENITY
Set amongst a landscape of gently contoured pastures and majestic gums, this two-storey Ross Squires home is a rural idyll writ large, offering a rare opportunity for fellow equestrian enthusiasts to continue a passionate legacy of horsemanship. As you arrive at the fully fenced property and approach the north-facing front door, a sense of calm descends—a feeling that only deepens as you discover the thoughtful marriage of contemporary architecture with serious equestrian infrastructure.
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Set amongst a landscape of gently contoured pastures and majestic gums, this two-storey Ross Squires home is a rural idyll writ large, offering a rare opportunity for fellow equestrian enthusiasts to continue a passionate legacy of horsemanship. As you arrive at the fully fenced property and approach the north-facing front door, a sense of calm descends—a feeling that only deepens as you discover the thoughtful marriage of contemporary architecture with serious equestrian infrastructure.
4 bedrooms 2 bathroom
2011-built Hardi and iron
Open plan living/kitchen
First-floor junior zone
Barn, stable, tack, feed
Round yard & arena
8 paddocks & wash bay
Rainwater tanks & bore
4.94-acre pasture perfect
Rural luxury horse haven
Step inside, and your eyes are immediately drawn to the lush rural views framed by large windows and a sliding glass door that opens to the paved alfresco entertaining area, set under the main roof. This blissful outdoor living and entertaining space is edged with a drought-tolerant sand garden planted in a series of Corten steel beds, creating a sophisticated transition between interior comfort and the pastoral beauty beyond. Large tiles extend across much of the ground floor plan, their light, neutral tone bringing a sense of cohesion and a flexible backdrop to the embellishments of your life, whether that includes muddy riding boots or elegant dinner parties.
To the right of the central living zone is a meals area and kitchen that speaks to both daily practicality and weekend entertaining. The kitchen, a modern delight, uses a limited palette of materials in predominantly soft white tones. Stone benchtops and an embarrassment of overhead and under-bench storage – including appliance nooks –surround the electric oven, four-burner gas hob and dishwasher. A corner window dressed in plantation shutters frames glimpses of surrounding paddocks, ensuring that even whilst preparing meals, the connection to the equestrian landscape remains unbroken.
Judiciously positioned on the ground floor, away from the hustle and bustle of the junior bedrooms, the principal suite sits at the east end of the plan with a sliding door to the verandah, a sizeable walk-in robe and dressing room, and a fully tiled ensuite with a double shower, a central vanity with stone top and a separate WC. Split air conditioning delivers year-round comfort. A powder room and walk-through laundry with a wall of built-in storage complete the layout of the ground floor.
Timber stairs ascend to the first floor, a fantastic space for children where three bedrooms open off a generous central living room with access to a south-facing balcony. Each of the junior bedrooms is carpeted and fitted with mirrored robes, with one opening to a private balcony and views towards Susannah Brook that will inspire young riders' dreams of adventure. A treetop home office with built-in storage and a spectacular cathedral window hums with ample light and delightfully distracting views. The perfect space for homework, managing family admin, or simply watching the dancing canopy of majestic gums.
The current owner, a passionate horsewoman, has developed and maintained a suite of facilities that represent a serious commitment to equine pursuits. Eight paddocks, the majority of which have electric fencing, and two with shelters, provide flexible grazing and turnout options. At the same time, powered stables with two four-metre by four-metre stalls, covered walk-out yards, a feed and tack room, and a wash-down bay with a dedicated hot water supply offer both horse and rider superior accommodation.
The arena and round yard complete a setup that speaks to dedication and understanding of equestrian needs – this is infrastructure built by someone who truly knows horses.
Avalon built both the stables and the drive-through barn, with the latter featuring high clearance for float storage, a bathroom/laundry with a heavy-duty machine for washing horse rugs, and a small kitchenette which opens onto a paved. A 9x6-metre garage provides secure parking and extra storage, complementing the equestrian facilities and adding to the property’s practicality. Surrounded by properties of a similar size and neighbours with an equine bent, Strawberry Hill offers a rural escape within easy reach of both Mundaring and Midland, just 30 minutes from the airport and a commutable 40 minutes from the Perth CBD. This ensures that while you enjoy the peace of country living, urban amenities remain accessible.
Rainwater tanks with a filter at the house, rainwater tanks at the stable complex, and a bore with a small tank give you peace of mind in the Australian climate, as does the fire suppression system on the roof. This is a property where every detail has been considered, not just for comfortable living, but for the specific needs of those whose lives revolve around horses. It understands that the view from the kitchen window is made infinitely more beautiful by horses grazing in the morning light.
To arrange an inspection of this property, call Brent Falkingham on 0407 564 677.
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