An exceptional and rare opportunity to secure this sought after acreage, positioned in the heart of the Bellingen Shire's most exclusive region, The Promised Land. Set on 45 acres of natural beauty, beautiful waterways and native wildlife, this property offers you and your family an abundance of character, privacy, tranquillity, stunning scenery, water security and an investment opportunity amongst a welcoming local community.
The property is just a short drive from the Bellingen township, known for its creativity, diversity, excellent dining and café culture, live music and a thriving social atmosphere.
Surrounded by picturesque mountain and river vistas, nestled in the valley beneath the World Heritage Dorrigo National Park escarpment, this property features two Federation style timber cottages, each built during the 1890's, adorned with beautiful red mahogany and tallowwood floors and local native timber internal and external cladding. Both have been meticulously brought back to their original form with high end craftsmanship, offering old world charm with modern convenience.
This picturesque property boasts double frontage to the pristine Never Never River with access to crystal clear water all year round. It also includes a beautiful billabong, your own totally private and natural large swimming pool filled with permanent potable water, a real water wonderland!
The lush surroundings and fertile soils are ideal for those seeking an idyllic rural lifestyle and an exceptional investment opportunity. Over 30 years, the owners have planted thousands of riverine and rainforest native shrubs and tree species. Wildlife abounds.
The property also features a landscaped 15 metre lap pool, a machinery shed and storage sheds. The well-established orchard contains several varieties of citrus, macadamias, olives and mangoes. Elsewhere on the property you will find bananas, pecans, persimmons and custard apples. There is also a large enclosed and fully netted vegetable garden and chook run.
The location offers a central position surrounded by mountains, rivers, national parks, nature walks and stunning coastline. A 30 min drive to beaches including Hungry Head, Urunga, Mylestom and Sawtell, a 40 min drive to Coffs Harbour with all services including airport, rail, teaching hospital, specialist medical facilities and university. Easy access to Byron Bay, Brisbane and Sydney, it offers convenience and rural seclusion surrounded by natural beauty.
Key property features include:
- Two fully restored Federation style cottages on 45 acres
- Large machinery and storage sheds
- Double river frontage to the pristine Never Never River plus several small creeks
- Water security, water quality and secluded billabong
- Fully compliant and registered 15m lap pool
- Thoughtful and extensive landscaping with a large range of native plants and trees
- Established orchard, fully netted large vegetable garden and chook run
- Solar power and battery; 2 x solar hot water and 3-way combustion stove
- Additional elevated house site with panoramic mountain views (STCA)
- Rich wildlife in a diverse landscape
- High rainfall area
- Health promoting sub-tropical climate amidst a friendly and welcoming community
- Proximity to Bellingen, Dorrigo, and Coffs Harbour and easy access to Byron Bay, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
- Potential for variety of accommodation businesses
- Great investment opportunities
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a rural sanctuary with investment potential, nestled in one of the most picturesque and sought after regions in Australia, The Promised Land.
