Description
Well established, elevated master built 3b/r, 2 bathroom sandstone, oak framed cedar and colourbond residence set on a 9.35ha (23 acres) Conservation property with wonderful views along the Wollombi Brook and over the Congewai and Coolawine valleys.
Excellent sealed main road access and mains power only a 5 minute drive from historic Wollombi Village but completely private and secluded with peaceful rural and wilderness outlooks. Centrally located being just over an hour from Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle and 20 minutes from the Pokolbin.
The elevated north facing solar passive design provides copious winter sun and comfort with ceiling fans and floor to ceiling Stegbar windows. Internally the residence is fully lined with Tasmanian oak with blackbutt flooring providing open plan living areas with combined dining and lounge, high raked ceilings and under stair storage. A new wide door Nectre slow combustion fireplace supplies cosy, efficient heating to the entire house with firewood from the property's own forest.
The refurbished main bathroom is fully tiled with bluegum features and a large casement window with extra spacious shower alcove. A modern galley kitchen features generous stone and timber bench tops and good storage with Pirelli floor matting, stainless fittings, gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher.
The main residence features 2 spacious queen size freshly carpeted mezzanine bedrooms upstairs with the main opening onto its own large verandah. All rooms have floor to ceiling windows and lovely views. A large studio space with 3rd bedroom and an adjoining linen room, laundry and a 2nd bathroom is connected to the residence by an undercover deck. Also directly accessible from the deck is a 2.1 metre deep x 8m Council certified, saltwater swimming pool and the residence is flanked by over 50 metres of deep verandahs, protected by fire rated blinds.
A new 12m x 6m x 4.5m 'high clearance' gable roofed Colourbond garage with concrete floor and workshop adjoins the studio with undercover access to the main residence.
A separate self contained, light filled cedar office and/or cabin with forest and valley views, underground power and phone lines is located 100 metres from the main residence.
The property has excellent broadband, VOIP and mobile phone reception and landlines as well as free to air satellite tv and radio with scores of channels and weekly council waste services.
70,000 litres of rainwater storage is contained in concrete and steel tanks with extensive reticulation plumbing for fast replenishment, supplied via an Onga jet pump with back up Leader system.
A second 7m x 8m implement shed complete with a well maintained Kubota 4WD tractor (only 500 hours) equipped with slasher and bucket is available by negotiation for easy track and grounds maintenance and firewood collection together with back up generator and an extensive range of quality tools and implements to make immediate rural living easy.
To the east the property adjoins Corrabare State Forest and Watagan National Park and most of this rugged section rising behind the residence and dam is protected by a registered Conservation Agreement reflecting its outstanding biodiversity and the many rare and endangered plants and animals present. The Conservation Agreement creates a private conservation park providing welcome relief from Council rates (other than for garbage and recycling services) and income tax opportunities as well as other financial incentives. However, the great variety of plants, animals and 165 recorded species of birds provide endless fascination and the extensive verandahs, walking tracks and contemplation spots encourage observation.
The gardens, fruit trees, vegie patch and the 6 acres of terraced park like grounds flowing into open forest below the residence have been carefully landscaped, well maintained and developed by the current owners over nearly 30 years for easy maintenance, good drainage and effective fire control. This area in unaffected by the Conservation Agreement.
This is a beautiful, comfortable and relatively easy to manage property with all the benefits of country living but with convenient sealed main road access to all services.
It does however, require a purchaser with a genuine interest in and commitment to conserving the special plants and animals that it protects.
Excellent sealed main road access and mains power only a 5 minute drive from historic Wollombi Village but completely private and secluded with peaceful rural and wilderness outlooks. Centrally located being just over an hour from Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle and 20 minutes from the Pokolbin.
The elevated north facing solar passive design provides copious winter sun and comfort with ceiling fans and floor to ceiling Stegbar windows. Internally the residence is fully lined with Tasmanian oak with blackbutt flooring providing open plan living areas with combined dining and lounge, high raked ceilings and under stair storage. A new wide door Nectre slow combustion fireplace supplies cosy, efficient heating to the entire house with firewood from the property's own forest.
The refurbished main bathroom is fully tiled with bluegum features and a large casement window with extra spacious shower alcove. A modern galley kitchen features generous stone and timber bench tops and good storage with Pirelli floor matting, stainless fittings, gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher.
The main residence features 2 spacious queen size freshly carpeted mezzanine bedrooms upstairs with the main opening onto its own large verandah. All rooms have floor to ceiling windows and lovely views. A large studio space with 3rd bedroom and an adjoining linen room, laundry and a 2nd bathroom is connected to the residence by an undercover deck. Also directly accessible from the deck is a 2.1 metre deep x 8m Council certified, saltwater swimming pool and the residence is flanked by over 50 metres of deep verandahs, protected by fire rated blinds.
A new 12m x 6m x 4.5m 'high clearance' gable roofed Colourbond garage with concrete floor and workshop adjoins the studio with undercover access to the main residence.
A separate self contained, light filled cedar office and/or cabin with forest and valley views, underground power and phone lines is located 100 metres from the main residence.
The property has excellent broadband, VOIP and mobile phone reception and landlines as well as free to air satellite tv and radio with scores of channels and weekly council waste services.
70,000 litres of rainwater storage is contained in concrete and steel tanks with extensive reticulation plumbing for fast replenishment, supplied via an Onga jet pump with back up Leader system.
A second 7m x 8m implement shed complete with a well maintained Kubota 4WD tractor (only 500 hours) equipped with slasher and bucket is available by negotiation for easy track and grounds maintenance and firewood collection together with back up generator and an extensive range of quality tools and implements to make immediate rural living easy.
To the east the property adjoins Corrabare State Forest and Watagan National Park and most of this rugged section rising behind the residence and dam is protected by a registered Conservation Agreement reflecting its outstanding biodiversity and the many rare and endangered plants and animals present. The Conservation Agreement creates a private conservation park providing welcome relief from Council rates (other than for garbage and recycling services) and income tax opportunities as well as other financial incentives. However, the great variety of plants, animals and 165 recorded species of birds provide endless fascination and the extensive verandahs, walking tracks and contemplation spots encourage observation.
The gardens, fruit trees, vegie patch and the 6 acres of terraced park like grounds flowing into open forest below the residence have been carefully landscaped, well maintained and developed by the current owners over nearly 30 years for easy maintenance, good drainage and effective fire control. This area in unaffected by the Conservation Agreement.
This is a beautiful, comfortable and relatively easy to manage property with all the benefits of country living but with convenient sealed main road access to all services.
It does however, require a purchaser with a genuine interest in and commitment to conserving the special plants and animals that it protects.