5 bedroom Farmhouse with lake and mountain views

60 min from Sydney, Glen Idyll is a private historic farmhouse set on acreage in historic Castlereagh. Located up on a hill, it overlooks Penrith lakes and lower Blue mountains. Enjoy relaxing on the verandah with magnificent views or large entertaining deck, walking through the private gardens or exploring Penrith Heritage drive. For those more adventurous, we are a short drive to the Olympic Regatta Centre, White Water Rafting, Yarramundi Treetops Adventure and Cable Wake Park Glen Idyll has been set up with relaxation in mind. Two large living areas are perfect for family and friends to gather and chat over a glass of wine while the children are playing games inside or out. We have five bedrooms available, two bathrooms (one bath and hand held shower and ensuite shower)and numerous outdoor areas to enjoy. The property is secluded amongst mature trees, orchard and gardens , fully fenced and Private. * Property Features * -Dishwasher -TV and DVD -Air conditioning in the family room -Ceiling fans in 2 rear bedrooms -Washing machine -Wifi * Linen * Please Bring your own sheets and towels. Sheets and towels can be provided on request at $50 per bedroom per stay. Please advise 48 hours prior to arrival if required. This will include sheets,pillowcases, bath towel, bath mats and hand towels. * Bedroom configurations * Front bedrooms - Bedroom 1 - queen bed - Bedroom 2 - queen bed - Bedroom 3 - queen bed Rear bedrooms - Bedroom 4 - double bed with single bunk - Bedroom 5 - access through bedroom 4 - queen bed with cot bed and en-suite with shower. * Distances * - 8km to Penrith Plaza - 4.8km to Cranebrook village Woolworths and Aldi - 18km to Richmond The house is old but comfortable, and changes with the seasons. It has been noted That during heavy rain the grounds can get soggy and there are is a minor leak near the fireplace. You will have access to the house, fenced gardens and single car garage. Large sheds and double car garage will be locked and not accessible. Castlereagh is one of Sydney’s most historic towns. It was founded in 1810 as one of Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s five towns. You can get a glimpse of its history when you visit Castlereagh cemetery with its oldest headstone dated 1814. It and the nearby Castlereagh Church and Council chambers are featured in the Penrith Heritage Drive. The original parts of Glen Idyll was built in the 1880s and was a functional dairy farm for much of the 1900’s. When you stay, you can see the original sandstone building which housed the kitchen (separate from the main house, just in case it burnt down). The 2000 Sydney Olympics brought world class sporting facilities to the area. A short drive gets you to the Penrith Whitewater Stadium and the International Regatta Centre, both still host world sporting events. Glen idyll overlooks lakes as part of the Penrith Lakes Scheme. You will see lots of natural bird life from the deck and verandah if you are a keen birdwatcher.