Private yet not isolated, this eco-friendly boutique property set on 11.020ha (27ac) is an eye-catching oasis offering a coveted lifestyle with an emphasis on indoor/outdoor living. The light-filled brick residence exudes character and charm with exposed beams, timber floorboards and French doors in most rooms opening to a stunning screened alfresco deck with garden and property views.
The heart of the home is the country kitchen with gas cooktop, electric oven, wood stove,ample bench/storage space, butler's pantry and breakfast bar. Beyond, the free-flowing dining and living zone invites relaxation and entertainment under soaring cathedral ceilings that create a wonderful sense of space and cater for a substantial mezzanine level study/play area.
Three comfortable bedrooms each enjoy wonderful private views, Master with walk-in robe and two-way ensuite defined by stylish timber paneling, large bath, vanity, separate shower and toilet. Separate study/music room.
Beyond the home's main zone, a fourth bedroom enjoys access to a shower room/laundry and access to a 6mx7m studio ideal for the artist, home business or conversion to lounge providing a self-contained guest wing, teenager's retreat or B&B accommodation.
Offering a great deal to those seeking a more self-sustainable lifestyle with eco-friendly and thermally efficient northerly aspect, double-brick construction, 2kw solar power/hot water, expansive fully irrigated orchard with an array of fruit and nut trees, established vegetable gardens and chicken/peacock palace. An abundance of native flora and fauna will delight.
Additional features include wood-fire heating, fenced house garden, town water, transpiration waste-management, carport.
Ideal for a variety of equine and hobby-farm pursuits, the property is fully fenced with post and wire in good order. Lightly timbered with 27ac of grazing currently fenced into 5 paddocks with electric and wire fencing offering flexible paddock configuration. A permanent creek and 3 dams provide ample stock and paddock water, plus numerous picnic spots.
An 8mx12m machinery shed with concrete floor, power and mezzanine area provides excellent workshop/feed/tack storage or conversion to stables. An additional 8x4m awning is an ideal horse shelter/float/tractor storage.
Close to Paterson (10mins), the Hunter's wineries, notable sites, equestrian and commercial hubs of Maitland (25mins) and Newcastle (1hr), the idyllic lifestyle you have been dreaming about begins here.
Natasha McElwaine : 0429308492
