1099 Upper Monkerai Road, Monkerai, NSW, 2415

For Sale

1099 Upper Monkerai Road, Monkerai, NSW, 2415

Range 1,300,000

100 ac.

House

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What's around 1099 Upper Monkerai Road

Private 100-Acre Sanctuary with River Frontage and Multiple Water Sources

Set across 100 acres in the beautiful Monkerai Valley, this established off-grid property offers space, privacy and a strong connection with the surrounding landscape. Surrounded by national parks including the striking Black Bulga State Conservation Area, along with expansive mountain views, the property feels immersed in nature. Watch storms roll across the ranges, wake to wallabies and native birdlife around the home, and enjoy ever-changing views across the surrounding mountains and valleys. Water is one of the property's standout features, with river frontage and multiple natural water sources. The property includes a spacious barn-style home with a generous footprint and excellent potential to extend. Combined with productive country, substantial off-grid infrastructure and existing development approvals, it provides an excellent foundation for permaculture, small-scale farming, eco-tourism or a more self-sufficient way of life. Equally suited to permanent living, a country retreat or a private rural sanctuary, the property also offers scope to explore nature-based accommodation, farm stays, retreats or wellness experiences, subject to council approval. Property Highlights • Generous 18m x 7m barn-style home providing a strong foundation for future expansion • Two existing bedrooms, one bathroom and utility area • Expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and living area • High ceilings and exposed timber beams • Feature staircase leading to the upper-level bedroom and future office • Reverse-cycle air conditioning • Ceiling fans • Wood fire • Substantial off-grid solar and battery system • Satellite internet • Onsite septic system designed to accommodate six rooms • 7 metre by 4 metre open bay offering further potential • Development approval for a third bedroom, second bathroom and upper-level office • Previously approved plans for a larger four-bedroom extension • Wallabies, kangaroos and abundant native birdlife regularly seen from the home • Panoramic views across the surrounding nature reserves and mountain ranges Farming and Infrastructure Approximately half of the property is suitable for grazing, with an estimated carrying capacity of 15 to 20 cattle. Established mature trees, open grazing country and a broad, predominantly level ridge provide scope for livestock, food production, permaculture or a diverse hobby-farming enterprise. Water is one of the property's greatest strengths. • Approximately 100 acres • Around 50 per cent grazing country • Estimated carrying capacity of 15 to 20 cattle • Approximately 91 metres of Karuah River frontage • 26-megalitre irrigation licence • Access to pristine water pumped from the Telegherry River through a pipeline servicing six properties • Pump and waterline connecting the pipeline to a 110,000-litre tank • Gravity-fed water supply to the home • Additional electric water pump • Two dams • Average annual rainfall of approximately 1,200 millimetres • Broad, private and predominantly level house ridge Established mature native trees • Approximately 850-metre gravel driveway • Mail service and door deliveries • Midcoast Council: rates $595 per quarter With productive land, substantial water storage and an established independent energy system already in place, the property provides a strong starting point for buyers seeking greater sustainability without having to begin from scratch. Location Monkerai sits in the foothills of the Barrington Tops, between Dungog, Stroud and Gloucester. The area is surrounded by national parks, state forests, rivers and productive rural country, while remaining within reach of town services and the coast. Approximate driving distances and times: • Gloucester: approximately 40 kilometres or 45 minutes • Stroud: approximately 25 kilometres or 30 minutes • Dungog: approximately 30 kilometres or 40 minutes • Newcastle: approximately 105 kilometres or 1 hour and 40 minutes • Sydney CBD: approximately 260 kilometres or 3 hours and 15 minutes The property is also close to an existing school bus route, with the current service stopping near a neighbouring property Whether your vision is an eco-tourism destination, permaculture property, productive hobby farm, self-sufficient family home or country escape, this is an opportunity to secure land with scale, water, infrastructure and an exceptional natural setting. Eco Tourism Potential The combination of approximately 100 acres, river frontage, multiple water sources, native wildlife and a dramatic natural setting creates genuine potential for an eco tourism venture. The property could provide the foundation for eco accommodation, private cabins, glamping, farm stays, a nature-based retreat, wellness experiences or guided rural and environmental activities, subject to council and any other necessary approvals. The existing off-grid infrastructure complements this opportunity, offering a strong sustainability story for future guests. The barn-style home could provide an inviting central residence, reception space or communal hub, while the scale and natural character of the land offer scope to create a memorable visitor experience. For buyers seeking a commercial opportunity alongside their own rural lifestyle, this property presents the chance to develop an eco tourism concept shaped around nature, sustainability, water and the landscape. Eco tourism, accommodation and other commercial uses are subject to council and any other necessary approvals. Travel times and distances are approximate and based on Google Maps. Actual travel times may vary depending on the route selected, traffic and road conditions. Disclaimer: We have in preparing this document used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. Interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this document.