COSTABELLA.
Approximately 20 acres pasture , balance is 34 acres of timbered hills , 2 HOUSES .
Providing an adventurous and inspiring place to live, a blend of pasture paddocks, excellent water, and the adventure of riding up through the timbered hills, with connecting riding trails giving access over crown roads from the mountain top boundary of the property, with kilometres to ride horses or bikes or bush walk for hours.
The very substantial and impressive 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, as new Federation style home is beautifully appointed, with top quality fixtures and fittings, and is set high in sheltered location. Designed to cater to a large family and with country entertainment in mind. The residence features large lounge room with slow combustion fire, Oregon timber kitchen with a restored and fully functional antique fuel stove as well as a gas cook top and oven, the dining room overlooks the farm . A huge Coolgardie screened outdoor entertainment room flows out from the kitchen and opens onto the in ground pool, a great area for children to play and brilliant entertainment area that caters to a large crowd of friends. Timber French doors open onto the verandas, the master bedroom suite includes a walk in robe and ensuite bathroom. 100,000 litres of drinking water storage is connected to the main house, with dam water for the Herb and vegetable gardens.
New ( installed Nov 2014) fibreglass in ground swimming pool , 9m x4.5 metres, with magnesium water and efficient eco pump running off self contained power supply.
A superbly set up property with an emphasis on a more traditional and sustainable lifestyle and land use. Self sufficiency with solar power, solar HWS on main house with excellent mobile phone reception, and HUGE 190,000 litre total drinking water storage proving itself with no restrictions in the recent extreme weather.
Self contained power supply connected to main house with 1600 AMP hour battery and eight solar panels, 5.5 kva back up generator ( mains power is located to shedding nearby and can be extended to the main house if required)
Mains power is connected to the 2nd house and large shedding.
Large shedding including workshop,and mains power with air conditioned farm office, has 50,000 litres water tank and heavy duty concrete flooring suitable for trucks or heavy equipment
A separately located new 5 bay machinery shed has extra height for farm tractors etc.
Horse facilities include a full sized dressage arena, 2 stables with yards attached, and 20 meter timber fully enclosed round yard suitable for horse breaking and training, and a concrete wash bay.
Located at the front of the property,a separate 3 bedroom self contained guest house,connected to mains power, has been completely renovated with new carpets, fresh paintwork, new bathroom and country kitchen, has 40,000 litres rainwater tank and dam water for the gardens.
The property is very well watered with 2 dams (plus DA approval for 3rd dam), and seasonal creeks, located in a high rainfall area averaging 40 inches per annum..
Exceptionally well fenced into 7 cell grazing paddocks with both houses having secure fencing for family pets. Central laneway leads to main house. There are large shade trees and timbered watercourses.
Approximately 20 acres are very well set up and very usable country,10 acres are pasture improved with chicken litter, and recently sown to winter rye grass. another 10 acres has native pastures.
Balance of the property (approx. 34 acres) are timbered hills to the rear of the property include trails for bushwalking, horse riding and motor bikes, providing a stunning backdrop to the property.
Costabella is a stunning property, set up for self sufficiency and to provide a healthy country lifestyle. Currently running cattle, horses . This property is incredibly well set up to capture every drop of water and is a shining example of maximising a country property using sustainable design.
School bus is at the end of Forest Road. 12 mins Paterson village, 15 mins Morpeth, 25 mins Maitland and East Maitland and Raymond Terrace, 40 mins Newcastle, 2 hours Sydney.
Inspection by prior appointment only, call Exclusive Agent, the rural specialist, Pamela Munson 0427 207542 or email pamela@prdhuntervalley.com.au
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