2018 wedding of the year candidates Edwina Bartholomew and her fiance Neil Vascoe have locked in their venue.
The Sunrise star, 34, and Neil have spent the past year renovating their 41 hectare Glen Alice farmstead and announced they’ll even start accepting guests, before holding their nuptials at the 1890’s abode next year.
Meanwhile, Edwina has reportedly enlisted school friend Felicity Slattery, who works at a Melbourne design studio to help redesign the homey sandstone cottage, ‘Warramba,’ that’s situated on the property.
Home away from home! Edwina Bartholomew and her fiance Neil Vascoe have spent the past year renovating their stunning 1890’s Glen Alice farmstead, announcing its completion in time for their 2018 wedding, which will take place on the property
![Redesigned! Sunrise star Edwina has even reportedly enlisted school friend Felicity Slattery, who works at a Melbourne design studio to help redesign the homey sandstone cottage, ' Warramba ,' that's situated on the property](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/02/445466EE00000578-0-image-a-30_1505525612546.jpg)
Redesigned! Sunrise star Edwina has even reportedly enlisted school friend Felicity Slattery, who works at a Melbourne design studio to help redesign the homey sandstone cottage, ‘ Warramba ,’ that’s situated on the property
According to the estate’s website, the cottage is: ‘cut from local sandstone and lovingly restored as a bolthole for the world-weary.
The stunning home-away-from-home features uniquely Australian design elements that blends wooden statement furnishings and contemporary, naturalistic homewares.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Edwina revealed the place came together even better than expected, noting: ‘A Few snakes and frogs in the loo but otherwise on time and under budget!’
![Australian made! The stunning home-away-from-home features uniquely Australian design elements that blends wooden statement furnishings and contemporary, naturalistic home wares](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454677A00000578-4889966-Australian_made_The_stunning_home_away_from_home_features_unique-a-39_1505532289023.jpg)
Australian made! The stunning home-away-from-home features uniquely Australian design elements that blends wooden statement furnishings and contemporary, naturalistic home wares
![On time and under budget! Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Edwina revealed the place came together even better than expected, noting: 'A Few snakes and frogs in the loo but otherwise on time and under budget!'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/44548F3400000578-4889966-On_time_and_under_budget_Speaking_to_Daily_Mail_Australia_Edwina-a-41_1505532289054.jpg)
On time and under budget! Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Edwina revealed the place came together even better than expected, noting: ‘A Few snakes and frogs in the loo but otherwise on time and under budget!’
The journalist will marry Neil on the property next year, with Edwina also providing an update on the wedding planning.
‘It’s going well,’ she said, promising a ‘Big party for friends and family. Nothing fancy. Friend making the cake, (with guests including) Uni mates and school friends as bridesmaids and my sister too.’
As for her Sunrise co-stars, Edwina insisted: ‘the whole crew will be there,’ including Sam Armytage, despite recent reports documenting an apparent on-air tiff this week.
![Wedding plans! Edwina, 34 gave an update on wedding plans: 'It's going well,' she said, promising a 'Big party for friends and family. Friend making the cake, (with guests including) Uni mates and school friends as bridesmaids and my sister too'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454925C00000578-4889966-Wedding_plans_Edwina_34_gave_an_update_on_wedding_plans_It_s_goi-a-38_1505532288972.jpg)
Wedding plans! Edwina, 34 gave an update on wedding plans: ‘It’s going well,’ she said, promising a ‘Big party for friends and family. Friend making the cake, (with guests including) Uni mates and school friends as bridesmaids and my sister too’
!['The whole crew will be there': As for her Sunrise co-stars, Edwina insisted: 'the whole crew will be there,' including Sam Armytage, despite recent reports documenting an apparent on-air tiff this week](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454D34600000578-4889966-_The_whole_crew_will_be_there_As_for_her_Sunrise_co_stars_Edwina-a-40_1505532289024.jpg)
‘The whole crew will be there’: As for her Sunrise co-stars, Edwina insisted: ‘the whole crew will be there,’ including Sam Armytage, despite recent reports documenting an apparent on-air tiff this week
![Lighting up the dance floor! 'She absolutely will be there lighting up the dance floor. We are great mates!' Edwina told Daily Mail Australia](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454D34A00000578-4889966-Lighting_up_the_dance_floor_She_absolutely_will_be_there_lightin-a-42_1505532289170.jpg)
Lighting up the dance floor! ‘She absolutely will be there lighting up the dance floor. We are great mates!’ Edwina told Daily Mail Australia
‘She absolutely will be there lighting up the dance floor. We are great mates!’
When Edwina and Neil tie the knot next year, Sam and her Sunrise cohort will be no-doubt impressed with the cottage, which features a cozy living room, boasting its own fireplace and chimney.
The hardwood floors are covered with a stylish contemporary rug, while the couple’s Blue Heeler was pictured soaking up the sun by the french doors, which lead onto the veranda.
![Sam's dance-floor? When Edwina and Neil tie the knot next year, Sam and her Sunrise cohort will be no-doubt impressed with the cottage, which features a cozy living room, boasting its own fireplace and chimney](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/445466FE00000578-4889966-Sam_s_dance_floor_When_Edwina_and_Neil_tie_the_knot_next_year_Sa-a-43_1505532289371.jpg)
Sam’s dance-floor? When Edwina and Neil tie the knot next year, Sam and her Sunrise cohort will be no-doubt impressed with the cottage, which features a cozy living room, boasting its own fireplace and chimney
![Natural wonder! In the kitchen sits a table and benches carved from locally sourced wood, a stunning ceiling high bookshelf stretching the width of the room and a trio of free-hanging pendant lights](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/445466F700000578-4889966-Natural_wonder_In_the_kitchen_sits_a_table_and_benches_carved_fr-a-46_1505532289468.jpg)
Natural wonder! In the kitchen sits a table and benches carved from locally sourced wood, a stunning ceiling high bookshelf stretching the width of the room and a trio of free-hanging pendant lights
![Renovation rescue: Pictured here is the completed kitchen, without the wooden table to highlight the stunning wooden floorboards](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454674E00000578-4889966-Renovation_rescue_Pictured_here_is_the_completed_kitchen_without-a-44_1505532289459.jpg)
Renovation rescue: Pictured here is the completed kitchen, without the wooden table to highlight the stunning wooden floorboards
![](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/445466F700000578-4889966-image-a-45_1505532289467.jpg)
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Room for improvement! It marks a massive improvement over the dated dining room seen in snaps from before the renovations, with garish yellow walls exchanged for earth tones and aging armchairs giving way to a comfy couch
![Much better! Pictures obtained show the property during its extensive renovations, which took the bride-to-be and her fiance an entire year to complete](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454675700000578-4889966-Much_better_Pictures_obtained_show_the_property_during_its_exten-a-48_1505532289598.jpg)
Much better! Pictures obtained show the property during its extensive renovations, which took the bride-to-be and her fiance an entire year to complete
![Getting there: Seen here is a snap of the work-in-progress kitchen](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454676200000578-4889966-Getting_there_Seen_here_is_a_snap_of_the_work_in_progress_kitche-a-49_1505532289760.jpg)
Getting there: Seen here is a snap of the work-in-progress kitchen
In the kitchen sits a table and benches carved from locally sourced wood, a stunning ceiling high bookshelf stretching the width of the room and a trio of free-hanging pendant lights.
It marks a massive improvement over the dated dining room seen in snaps from before the renovations, with garish yellow walls exchanged for earth tones and aging armchairs giving way to a comfy couch.
The master bedroom follows along with the rest of the house in stripping back the old grey carpeting in order to expose the brilliant hardwood floors.
![R&R! The master bedroom follows along with the rest of the house in stripping back the old grey carpeting in order to expose the brilliant hardwood floors](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454672200000578-4889966-R_R_The_master_bedroom_follows_along_with_the_rest_of_the_house_-a-52_1505532289896.jpg)
R&R! The master bedroom follows along with the rest of the house in stripping back the old grey carpeting in order to expose the brilliant hardwood floors
![A good night's sleep! A comfortable bed is seen fitted with premium grey linen sheets, while an original artwork of a skinny, inquisitive cow is mounted above the headboard](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454676E00000578-4889966-A_good_night_s_sleep_A_comfortable_bed_is_seen_fitted_with_premi-a-51_1505532289894.jpg)
A good night’s sleep! A comfortable bed is seen fitted with premium grey linen sheets, while an original artwork of a skinny, inquisitive cow is mounted above the headboard
A comfortable bed is seen fitted with premium grey linen sheets, while an original artwork of a skinny, inquisitive cow is mounted above the headboard.
Light streams into the bathroom, which now features a luxurious freestanding bathtub and minimalistic basin with storage.
According to The Weekly Times, Edwina and Neil welcomed a fold of Scottish Highland cows to the 100 acre property, where they’re free to roam the dusty open fields and surrounding grasslands.
![Before: One of the bathrooms is pictured here in its original state](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454671600000578-4889966-Before_One_of_the_bathrooms_is_pictured_here_in_its_original_sta-a-50_1505532289866.jpg)
Before: One of the bathrooms is pictured here in its original state
![After: It now features a luxurious freestanding bathtub, with light streaming in from the windows](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454673F00000578-4889966-After_It_now_features_a_luxurious_freestanding_bathtub_with_ligh-a-53_1505532289968.jpg)
After: It now features a luxurious freestanding bathtub, with light streaming in from the windows
![Nice! A minimalist basin and storage unit has also been added as part of the extensive renovations](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454671E00000578-4889966-Nice_A_minimalist_basin_and_storage_unit_has_also_been_added_as_-a-54_1505532290128.jpg)
Nice! A minimalist basin and storage unit has also been added as part of the extensive renovations
![Don't have a cow man! The 41 hectare property houses Scottish Highland cows, with Edwina and Neil giving their fluffy pets the names: 'Billy Connolly, Ewan McGregor, Susan Boyle, Annie Lennox, Tilda Swinton and Shirley Manson'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454677E00000578-4889966-Don_t_have_a_cow_man_The_41_hectare_property_houses_Scottish_Hig-a-55_1505532290275.jpg)
Don’t have a cow man! The 41 hectare property houses Scottish Highland cows, with Edwina and Neil giving their fluffy pets the names: ‘Billy Connolly, Ewan McGregor, Susan Boyle, Annie Lennox, Tilda Swinton and Shirley Manson’
The fluffy, adorable cattle have been given the names ‘Billy Connolly, Ewan McGregor, Susan Boyle, Annie Lennox, Tilda Swinton and Shirley Manson,’ the publication reported.
Edwina and Neil are also currently completing a separate, off-the-grid ‘Bush Hut set among the gumtrees,’ which will take bookings on their site starting from next year.
They’ve also teamed with events company Under The Sky to offer a luxurious Glamping experience, with guests able to book a stay in the self-contained, premium tents.
![Coming soon! Edwina and Neil are also currently completing a separate, off-the-grid 'Bush Hut set among the gumtrees,' which will take bookings on their site starting from next year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454677200000578-4889966-Coming_soon_Edwina_and_Neil_are_also_currently_completing_a_sepa-a-56_1505532290331.jpg)
Coming soon! Edwina and Neil are also currently completing a separate, off-the-grid ‘Bush Hut set among the gumtrees,’ which will take bookings on their site starting from next year
![Glamping! They've also teamed with events company Under The Sky to offer a luxurious Glamping experience, with guests able to book a stay in the self-contained, premium tents](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454673300000578-4889966-Glamping_They_ve_also_teamed_with_events_company_Under_The_Sky_t-a-57_1505532290337.jpg)
Glamping! They’ve also teamed with events company Under The Sky to offer a luxurious Glamping experience, with guests able to book a stay in the self-contained, premium tents
![Welcome! The property will soon begin welcoming guests](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/16/04/4454678A00000578-4889966-Welcome_The_property_will_soon_begin_welcoming_guests-a-58_1505532290558.jpg)
Welcome! The property will soon begin welcoming guests