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Arrival & Reception

To reach Spicers Clovelly Estate, turn right off Balmoral Road and proceed down the tree-lined driveway continuing towards reception past Montville House which is across from the car park. There is one accessible car parking space with step-free access via bitumen to a stone and concrete path to reception.

Additional parking is available by following the driveway to the left. Move through the archway and follow the path, transitioning from the pathway to the tiled floor over a small lip and entering reception. A moveable ramp is available for access. The low-set building features a blend of traditional and modern styles with a gabled roof and dormer windows. The entrance is covered by a modern glass and metal structure.

On the left, there is a white sign with black text next to a large, light-coloured gate pillar with lighting fixtures. On the right, another light-coloured gate pillar stands, with trees and bushes behind it. In the middle, a paved driveway leads through the gate, flanked by trees with green and autumnal leaves. The background features more trees and a clear blue sky. The ground is paved with asphalt.
On the left, a large tree with orange and green leaves stands next to a small sign on a grassy patch . On the right, several tall trees with green foliage are visible, with a grassy area beneath them. In the middle, a paved road curves gently, leading into a park-like setting. The background features more trees and a grassy landscape. The ground is paved with asphalt.
On the left, there is a tree with sparse leaves next to a small sign indicating a speed limit of 20. On the right, several trees with bare branches stand along a grassy area bordered by wooden posts. In the middle, a paved driveway curves upwards towards a white house with a porch, surrounded by more trees and greenery. The background features additional trees and a grassy landscape. The ground is paved with asphalt.
On the left, a light grey house with a porch and white railings sits among trees with sparse leaves. On the right, several bare trees line a grassy area bordered by wooden posts and shrubs. In the middle, a paved driveway extends towards the background, flanked by more trees and greenery. The ground is paved with asphalt and the house has white fence.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Leaves rustling
  3. Vehicle sound (distant)
  4. Footsteps on concrete
  5. Directions from staff
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh flowers
  2. Cut grass
  3. Fresh air
  4. Wood polish
  5. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement & anticipation
  2. Cool breeze
  3. Warm sunlight
  4. Changing floor surfaces
  5. In awe of view
Sight

Sight

  1. People arriving & departing
  2. Tall native trees & shrubs
  3. Sunlight
  4. Parked vehicles
  5. Garden flowers

The Long Apron Dining Room

The Long Apron is an elegant indoor dining room primarily used for dinner, accessible from the reception via a small step up. To the left is a bench seat next to a fireplace, with more seating further ahead. Towards the right is a lounge area, and to the left is a bar with wine glasses overhead and high stools.

Further to the left leads into the dining room, mostly used at night during busier times. The floor transitions from tiles to timber. Down each side of this room are tables with bench seating, while down the middle are moveable tables and chairs with views over the garden. The room is equipped with air conditioning and heating. The ambiance is enhanced by piano music, modern art, and geometric accents.

On the left, a wooden bar with high chairs and hanging glasses is set against a wall with shelves holding bottles and glassware. On the right, a cushioned armchair with a floral pattern is placed near a glass door leading to an outdoor area. In the middle, a spacious lounge area with white sofas and a coffee table is visible. The background features more seating, a large window, and a counter. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling has recessed lighting and an air conditioning vent.
On the left, a built-in bench with grey cushions and a small round table is set against a wall with framed pictures. On the right, a white sofa and armchairs are arranged around a coffee table in a lounge area. In the middle, a wooden bar with high chairs and hanging glasses is centrally located. The background features more seating areas, a large window, and a counter. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling has recessed lighting and an air conditioning vent.
On the left, double glass doors with white frames open to a room with armchairs and a small table. On the right, a black marble fireplace with decorative items on the mantel is set against a beige wall. In the middle, the open doors lead to a tiled floor area with more seating and a view of the outdoors. The background features large windows and a glass door leading outside. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling has recessed lighting.
On the left, a wooden bar with a granite countertop and hanging glasses is adjacent to a wall with wine racks. On the right, a console table with a vase of flowers stands against a beige wall, with a dining area visible further back. In the middle, a seating area with white sofas and a coffee table is placed on a large rug. The background features a window with curtains, framed artwork, and additional seating. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling has recessed lighting and exposed beams.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Piano music
  2. Footsteps on timber
  3. Clinking of glasses
  4. Hum of air conditioning
  5. Kitchen noise (faint)
Smell

Smells

  1. Freshly cooked meals
  2. Air conditioning
  3. Subtle floral scent
  4. Clean linens
  5. Coffee aroma
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing floor surfaces
  2. Smooth timber floors
  3. Warmth from the fireplace
  4. Hungry/thirsty
  5. Cool air conditioning
Sight

Sight

  1. Modern decor
  2. Subtle lighting
  3. Garden views
  4. Geometric accents
  5. Bar with stools

The Long Apron Terrace

The veranda features a tiled floor with moveable tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and heaters, accessible via a small step or ramp. The area is open to a garden view with large umbrellas and outdoor seating, surrounded by green grass, trees, and a garden.

The roof is made of corrugated iron, with exposed beams providing shade and a rustic aesthetic. The verandah leads to a garden with stone steps and grassed areas, eventually reaching a pool.

On the left, a fireplace with a basket of firewood sits next to a beige wall with a doorway leading to another room. On the right, a dark wooden cabinet stands against the wall. In the middle, double glass doors open to a covered patio with a tiled floor, leading to a garden with plants and outdoor seating. The background features a well-maintained garden with umbrellas and greenery. The indoor floor is tiled, and the ceiling has exposed beams and recessed lighting.
On the left, a long dining table with white chairs is set under a covered patio with a tiled floor. On the right, a garden with bushes and trees is visible, with several yellow umbrellas providing shade. In the middle, another long dining table with striped chairs is arranged, set with plates and cutlery. The background features more garden space with greenery and additional yellow umbrellas. The ceiling of the patio has exposed beams and ceiling fans.
On the left, outdoor dining tables with wicker chairs are arranged along a railing overlooking a garden with bushes and trees. On the right, more tables and chairs are set under a covered patio with a tiled floor. In the middle, additional tables and chairs are positioned, with some set for dining. The background features a well-maintained garden with greenery and yellow umbrellas. The ceiling of the patio has exposed beams, ceiling fans, and hanging lights.
On the left, a small table with two chairs is set near an open doorway leading to an indoor area with a coffee station. On the right, another table with two chairs is positioned near large windows overlooking a garden with bushes and flowers. In the foreground, a table with a glass and a napkin is placed on a tiled floor. The ceiling has exposed beams and a slanted design with hanging lights.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Calm music
  2. Vehicle sounds (distant)
  3. Birds chirping
  4. Restaurant chatter
  5. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Garden flowers
  3. Cooking aromas
  4. Wooden scent
  5. Cleaning products (mild)
Touch

Feel

  1. Calm & relaxed
  2. Warm heaters
  3. Changing floor surfaces
  4. Cool breeze
  5. Warm sunlight
Sight

Sight

  1. Garden view
  2. Sunlight & shades
  3. Corrugated roof
  4. Outdoor umbrellas
  5. People dining

Bathrooms

Moving from the couch, there is a small corridor with the kitchen on the right, the dining room on the left, and stairs directly ahead. Veer to the right, and there are two bathrooms. The first door on the right leads to a toilet with grab rails and a hand basin.

The second door leads to a toilet with a vanity, toilet, mirrors, and a hand basin. Both bathrooms have inward-opening timber doors. The floor has peach tiles, and the walls are painted cream with a white ceiling featuring recessed lighting.

On the left, a narrow hallway with beige walls and a white door leads to a staircase with carpeted steps. On the right, a white door with a small window and a light switch on the wall is visible. In the middle, the hallway extends towards the staircase, which has a wooden handrail. The floor is covered with light-coloured tiles, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
On the left, a white curtain partially covers a wooden door with glass panels, leading to a room with dark wooden flooring and a patterned wall. A tall, narrow framed artwork hangs on the beige wall. On the right, a white door with a small window and a light switch is visible. In the middle, a hallway extends towards a staircase with wooden steps and a dark handrail. The floor is tiled with a star pattern near the staircase, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
On the left, a wooden staircase with a dark handrail leads upwards. Next to it, a hallway with beige walls and a tiled floor leads to a small bathroom with a toilet and a window. On the right, another bathroom with a toilet, a framed picture on the wall, and various toiletries is visible. In the middle, a beige wall with a framed artwork separates the two bathrooms. The floor is covered with light-coloured tiles, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
To the left is a white toilet with a sanitary disposal bin between the toilet and the wall. To the right is a handbasin with white paper towels and hand soap, under a well lit mirror.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Bathroom sounds
  2. Air conditioning
  3. Whirring of exhaust fan
  4. Water flowing
  5. Occasional door creak
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning products
  2. Soaps & toiletries
  3. Bathroom odours
  4. Fresh towel scent
  5. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Wet & dry
  2. Changing floor surfaces
  3. Smooth sink surface
  4. Relief (after using the toilet)
  5. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Wall art decor
  2. Wicker waste bins
  3. Mirror & reflections
  4. Wall mounted lights
  5. Toiletries

The Library Deck

The event space includes a covered outdoor dining area with a timber floor, long table, and timber and rattan chairs, shielded by heavy plastic. From The Long Apron, use the sliding door, follow the timber walkway down a slight incline to the event space. Pass the table and chairs on the left and a small bar with stairs on the right to the gardens.

Continue and turn left up a step into the library. Use the ramp or three steps down to the large, covered space with a long dining table and chairs. At the stairs' bottom, turn left for ramp access or right down three steps to the gardens. The area is lush with greenery and garden views.

On the left, a covered wooden walkway with white support beams leads to a seating area with white chairs and a table. Potted plants and greenery line the walkway. On the right, dense foliage and various plants create a lush garden area. In the background, more greenery and parts of a building are visible. The floor is made of wooden planks, and the ceiling is covered with corrugated metal sheets.
On the left, a white building with a window and surrounding greenery, including ferns and bushes, is visible. On the right, dense foliage and various plants line the edge of a wooden walkway. In the middle, a covered wooden walkway with white support beams leads to a gazebo in the background. The floor is made of wooden planks, and the ceiling of the walkway is covered with corrugated metal sheets. Th walkway leads to a veranda with seating and railings.
On the left, a white building with a window and surrounding greenery, including ferns and bushes, is visible. On the right, dense foliage and various plants line the edge of a wooden walkway. In the middle, a covered wooden walkway with white support beams leads to a gazebo in the background. The floor is made of wooden planks, and the ceiling of the walkway is covered with corrugated metal sheets. Th walkway leads to a veranda with seating and railings.
On the left, a green lawn with bushes and trees is visible beyond a white railing. On the right, a light green building with large windows and a covered wooden deck extends into the distance. In the foreground, the deck has a wooden floor and a white ceiling with corrugated metal sheets. A countertop with a vase of white flowers and a few chairs are placed along the deck.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Vehicles (distant)
  3. Piano music
  4. Fireplace cracking
  5. Footsteps on timber
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh greenery
  2. Wood polish
  3. Fire smoke
  4. Fresh outdoor air
  5. Food aromas
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm fireplace
  2. Soft shaggy rug
  3. Cool outdoor breeze
  4. Comfortable seating
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Lush gardens
  2. Timber walkway
  3. Sunlight
  4. Covered dining area
  5. Cosy couches

Estate Suite 5

To access Suite 5, from the restaurant follow the timber walkway down to the left and enter the first door on the left. Move through the inward-opening glass door. Inside, the interior has a timber floor and on the left are stairs to the next floor. Directly ahead is a small lip leading out to the parking, and to the right is Suite 5, accessible through an inward-opening white door. 

The floor transitions from timber to cream carpet, with a table on the left and a seating area. To the right of the entrance is the bathroom, with step-free access to an enclosed shower, toilet, vanity, and hand basin. The bedroom is equipped with a king bed, a TV mounted on the wall, bedside furniture, and a door leading to the garden.

On the left, a green wall with a window is partially covered by leafy plants and shrubs. On the right, a white-framed window is set into the same green wall. In the middle, an open door leads to an interior hallway with wooden flooring and a staircase visible on the left. The background shows a well-lit room with large windows and a glimpse of outdoor greenery. The floor outside the door is dark wood, and the ceiling inside is white with recessed lighting.
On the left, a white door with glass panels is partially open, revealing a view of bushes outside. On the right, a beige wall with a sliding door frame leads into a room. In the middle, a white desk with a vase of flowers and a chair is positioned against a wall with the word "five" written on it. The background features a room with a beige sofa, a wooden chair, and large windows with patterned curtains. The floor is carpeted, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
On the left, a white desk with a glass top holds a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a small box, with a white chair in front. Above the desk, a framed newspaper article hangs on the wall. On the right, a white door with a gold handle is partially open. In the middle, a beige armchair with a blue throw draped over it faces a grey sofa with blue and white cushions. The background features a bed with blue bedding and a bedside table with a lamp. The floor is carpeted, and the ceiling is white.
On the left, a bed with grey bedding is next to a built-in wooden desk under a window with a white blind. On the right, a white chair is in front of a beige wall with a mounted flat-screen TV above a small cabinet holding a coffee maker and cups. In the middle, an open doorway leads to a bathroom with a sink and mirror. The background includes a hallway with a closed door and a lamp on a small table. The floor is carpeted, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Soft breeze
  3. Air conditioning hum (soft)
  4. TV playing
  5. Water running (bathroom)
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh linen
  2. Controlled air environment
  3. Garden flowers
  4. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
  5. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Calm & relaxed
  2. Gentle breeze
  3. Changing floor surfaces
  4. Changing temperature
  5. Comfortable
Sight

Sight

  1. King bed
  2. Garden view
  3. Verandah
  4. Natural lights
  5. Walk in wardrobe

Accessible Estate Suite 8

To access Suite 8, move from the library along the timber floor, veer left, and unlock the door. The floor transitions from timber to carpet. In the room directly ahead is a king bed with cream pillows, cover, and linen, a TV, a cabinet, a chair, and a door leading out to the veranda. To the right of the entry is a walk-in wardrobe with shelves, hanging space, and a luggage desk.

On the right, there's a bathroom with a light tiled floor, a vanity with a mirror, a hand basin, a toilet with grab rails, and a shower with step-free access. The bathroom also has a glass sliding door to a small outside garden. There is step-free access to this room from the back parking area through an archway.

On the left, a wooden staircase with a dark handrail leads up to the next floor, with a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall nearby. On the right, a white door with a coat hook is partially open, revealing a tiled floor and an outdoor area with greenery. In the middle, a hallway with wooden flooring extends towards the open door. The background features a white wall with a green exit sign above the door. The floor is a mix of wood and tiles, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
On the left, an open doorway leads to a bedroom with a large bed covered in a beige duvet, flanked by bedside tables and lamps. A sliding glass door in the bedroom opens to a balcony with outdoor furniture. On the right, a wall features the word "eight" above a decorative illustration of a vintage cabinet. In the foreground, the floor is dark wood, transitioning to beige carpet in the bedroom. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
On the left, a set of glass doors with beige curtains opens to a balcony with outdoor furniture and a view of greenery. In the middle, a large bed with a beige duvet and multiple pillows is centred against a wall with two windows featuring white shutters. A small heart-shaped decoration hangs between the windows. On the right, a white bedside table with a lamp and a small black speaker sits next to an open closet. The floor is carpeted in beige, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting.
On the left, a white bedside table with a lamp and a book sits next to a large bed with a beige duvet and grey pillows. The bed is centred against a wall with two windows featuring white shutters and a heart-shaped decoration hanging between them. On the right, an open doorway leads to a hallway with a framed picture on the wall and a glimpse of a staircase. The floor is carpeted in beige, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting and an air vent.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Soft breeze
  3. Air conditioning hum (soft)
  4. TV playing
  5. Water running (bathroom)
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh linen
  2. Controlled air environment
  3. Garden flowers
  4. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
  5. Cleaning products
Touch

Feel

  1. Calm & relaxed
  2. Gentle breeze
  3. Changing floor surfaces
  4. Changing temperature
  5. Cleaning products
Sight

Sight

  1. King bed
  2. Garden view
  3. Veranda
  4. Natural lights
  5. Walk in wardrobe

Pool & Grounds

The pool is located down a slight slope of grass and a stone pathway with steps that leads to a pergola serving as an entrance. The pergola is surrounded by rose bushes and climbing plants. There is a rectangular pool with a sculpture of a woman lying on the edge, sunbathing.

On the left side, there are lounge chairs and large umbrellas, offering a relaxing spot to enjoy the sun. The surrounding landscape includes well-maintained lawns and a variety of trees and shrubs, with trimmed hedges creating a peaceful and natural environment.

A view from a pathway lined with lush green bushes, leading to a garden with a stone-paved walkway. A gazebo with a blue pool can be seen in the distance, surrounded by greenery. The pathway is made of stone slabs, and the background is a lush green hillside with trees.
A green lawn with two metal tables and chairs on the right. A row of trimmed bushes borders the left side of the lawn. In the distance, a hill slopes down with trees and bushes covering the hillside.
A wooden pergola with a black metal gate stands on a stone path in a garden. The path curves towards a swimming pool that is partially obscured by a hedge. To the right, a large green lawn slopes downwards, with a tree and flower beds in the foreground. The background features a dense green hedge and a hillside with trees.
A rectangular swimming pool with a statue of a person lying on the edge. The pool is surrounded by a stone patio and a grassy area. The background features a dense forest with lush green trees. Sun loungers are positioned on the grassy area on the left and more chairs are positioned on the right, along with a table and chair.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Water splashing
  3. Rustling leaves
  4. Wind blowing
  5. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Chlorine (mild)
  3. Flower scent
  4. Earthy mulch
  5. Cut grass
Touch

Feel

  1. Warm sun
  2. Cool water
  3. Rough stone path
  4. Breeze on skin
  5. Excitement & fun
Sight

Sight

  1. Greenery
  2. Pergola
  3. Flower garden
  4. Stone pathway
  5. Sunlight & shades
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