Who needs to travel when you can live in your very own lifestyle paradise? Nestled atop a gentle rise in the picturesque Gloucester River valley, this idyllic property on approximately 28 boutique acres (11.4ha) boasts Instagram-worthy views of the Bucketts Mountains and glorious surrounds.
Centre stage is a delightful, craftsman-built sandstock brick cottage, designed to maximise its northerly aspect and deliver a beautiful balance between relaxed indoor/outdoor living. The combination of exposed brick and timber creates a warm and inviting vibe, while glass sliders and feature windows throughout flood the interior with natural light throughout the day and deliver exquisite views from every room. Of generous proportions throughout, the spacious living/dining space opens to lovely wide verandahs, perfect for relaxation. With its sweeping benchtops, abundance of storage space, gas/electric cooking and S/S dishwasher, the timber kitchen is a cook's delight, especially when cooking with organic vegetables, herbs and fruit from your own vegetable gardens and orchard. Dine on the pretty vine covered alfresco patio where you can take in the big sky views, or in the fully screened, view-filled, entertainment area/sunroom adjoining the kitchen. There are three beautifully appointed bedrooms. The premier suite is a private retreat in itself with sitting area or study nook, large WIR and ensuite with the best views in the district. Situated between two additional bedrooms, each with verandah access, the combined laundry/ family bathroom is an example of stylish, thoughtful design, fitted with stunning period floor tiles, a claw-foot bath with shower, timber vanity and toilet. The cottage has many highlights including quality fixtures/fittings throughout, ducted air-conditioning, slow combustion heating, 3.5kw solar panels feeding back to the grid, satellite NBN, 2 bay garage plus carport, 7 water tanks plus 3 pumps. Close to the home and in its own garden setting is a meticulously constructed and finished cedar-clad one-room air-conditioned studio. This super-cute space offers the perfect guest accommodation, home office or studio with views bound to inspire creativity and productivity every day.
Beyond the home and lush house gardens, the flat to gently undulating acreage is sublime, all designed to permaculture principles. Fully fenced and currently divided into three paddocks dotted with shade trees; two dams, seasonal creek, watering system and significant 104,000lt steel tank, there is ample water for stock and vegetable gardens/orchard even in the driest of times. Needless to say, this is a property that will delight horse, alpaca and cattle lovers, hobby farmers, tree-changers and those seeking a peaceful, more self-sustainable lifestyle in an idyllic setting. There's plenty of room for chickens and an organic 500sqm market garden with water points offers an excellent opportunity to join the area's vibrant and welcoming farmer's market community.
A fruit & vine list for the boutique orchard is available upon request.
Properties the calibre of this rarely enter the market and the discerning buyer will readily appreciate the exceptional wealth of desirable qualities offered here. Additionally, the magnificent Gloucester Tops is literally the park at the end of your street. Vibrant Gloucester with its schools, shops, cafes, services and sporting facilities is an easy 15min drive and the major commercial and coastal centre of Forster is 60mins away. Newcastle is 1.15hrs and Sydney an easy 2.5hr run down the M1.
Seize the opportunity to live the life you've always wanted.
Auction November 3 if not sold prior. Price Guide: $990,000 - $1,089,000.
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