The All Saints Rectory - A World Beyond The Hedge

There is a certain magic to a property that has grown into its landscape over time. The All Saints Rectory is one such place, where an important piece of Bodalla’s history meets a beautifully considered home, established gardens and a generous stretch of rural country.

Originally built as the residence for the Minister of the historic All Saints Bodalla Church, The All Saints Rectory is connected to the legacy of pastoralist, industrialist and philanthropist Thomas Sutcliffe Mort and the development of the Bodalla Estate. Its heritage remains part of its character today, with the original residence thoughtfully complemented by contemporary additions that feel at home within the setting.

Property highlights

- Historic residence with a thoughtfully designed contemporary extension
- Open-plan living and dining with views across the pool to the mountains
- Bespoke kitchen with generous island and integrated breakfast bar
- Main bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe and private ensuite
- Sitting room/Library, additional bedrooms and flexible home office
- Dedicated coffee and cocktail bar
- Three Ironbark timber verandahs and a landscaped pool area
- 4m x 11m swimming pool, entertaining pavilion and separate pool house/guest suite
- Studio loft with kitchenette and bathroom offering flexible accommodation
- Two-car garage, incorporating a functional laundry
- Three-acre ornamental garden with established trees and considered planting
- Productive orchard, thirteen raised vegetable beds and charming chicken house
- Three water tanks with a combined capacity of 50,000 litres
- Expansive Primary Production-zoned paddocks across a 15-lot holding, with two dams

Inside, the home brings together traditional proportions and modern living with a quiet confidence. The original residence retains its character, while a generous extension introduces open-plan living and dining, a beautifully appointed kitchen and a natural connection to the outdoors. The main bedroom suite, additional bedrooms, flexible home office and considered finishes throughout create a home that is as comfortable for everyday living as it is for gathering with family and friends.

Outside, verandahs offer places to sit in the shade, the pool and pavilion invite long afternoons outdoors, and a separate pool house provides a private retreat for guests. Beyond, a fire pit creates a natural gathering place as the day draws to a close, surrounded by culinary herbs, fruit trees and established planting. Here, the gardens are far more than a backdrop; they remain an integral part of the property's identity, shaping the way the home is lived in and experienced.

And what gardens they are.

Known as The Rectory Garden, All Saints Bodalla, the three-acre ornamental garden is a world of its own. Established olive and mulberry trees, wisteria, magnolias and considered drought-tolerant planting create a landscape that feels both abundant and enduring. Paths invite exploration, quiet corners offer places to pause, and every season brings its own character to the grounds.

There is a wonderfully productive side to the garden, too. An established orchard offers a variety of fruit trees, while thirteen raised vegetable beds provide space for seasonal growing. A charming chicken house, complete with stained-glass windows, adds an individual touch to this practical and beautifully integrated garden setting.

Beyond the established grounds, the land opens into a substantial rural holding comprising 14 separate Primary Production-zoned paddock lots within the overall 15-lot property. Two dams, upgraded fire-resistant fencing and handcrafted Ironbark timber gates complement the surrounding landscape, offering room for grazing, recreation and a range of rural pursuits.

The All Saints Rectory is a property of genuine substance, from the character of the original home to the considered contemporary additions, the extraordinary gardens and the open rural landscape beyond. Rich in history yet very much suited to modern country living, it offers something increasingly difficult to find: a home with a genuine sense of place, where the land and gardens are every bit as important as the house itself.

A remarkable piece of Bodalla, ready for its next chapter.

Expressions of Interest close 27th of November.

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