What an opportunity! Located less than 10 minutes to the CBD in the lovely suburb of Norwood sits this unique acreage property; pasture, orchard and privacy on 2 titles complete with 5 bedroom, double-brick house, offering stunning rural, mountain and river views. The home faces north-east and overlooks the North Esk River, capturing all-day sun and is covered by a deciduous Virginia creeper which cools it in summer and provides a spectacular autumn display! All the windows face the view over the paddocks, river and mountains, giving a real country feel and the adjoining properties are small acreage, ensuring plenty of privacy and space. The house is 2 storeys, double-brick with a 12 inch wall cavity, making it cool in summer and warm in winter.
It is also well insulated with 2 1/2 inch pine ceilings and wood panelling upstairs. Additionally a double thickness concrete slab provides thermal mass keeping the house cool in summer and warm in winter. Heating is via a woodheater and easy cooling and heating with a reverse cycle heat pump. Many gum trees have been planted for firewood production over 20 years ago, which now provide an abundance of firewood.
Offering solar hot water and a large array of solar panels ensuring self-sufficiency in electricity and in fact generates extra power for the current owners. Large cedar sliding doors allow a seamless transition from garden to house and the large paved courtyards at either end are perfect for lounging about or al-fresco dining. One courtyard is covered and the other is shaded by an ornamental grapevine in summer. A mature Plane tree and a gorgeous wisteria offer plenty of shade. The garden is amazing with incredible biodiversity including hedges, conifers, bulbs, perennials and dozens of flowering shrubs and trees and about 30 spectacular clematis. This appealing garden features a huge range of rare trees and shrubs, which flower at different times throughout the year, creating a beautiful seasonal display. There is a watering system with timers. The property has a number of walking and riding tracks and connects via a gate to Greens Memorial Park. It is ideal for horses. The hillside has been terraced into a number of easily accessible levels and has a large orchard consisting of approximately 50 fruit trees which produce masses of organic fruit, very attractive in all seasons. Fruit includes many varieties of apples and pears, a persimmon, several quince trees, plums, figs, apricots, walnuts and almonds, plus several different varieties of olives and oak trees inoculated with truffles! Complete with 2 fishponds which collect rainwater from the roof and provide a habitat for frogs and water plants. Plenty of off-street parking and a 3 bay carport plus a large private studio for visitors, with its own bathroom and extensive views across the landscape complete this lovely property. Accessed by a long private driveway, very robust and well-constructed as it was formerly a public road, the property is situated on a bus route into the city and is located close to schools shops, hospitals, airport and
university. Call me to schedule your inspection!
Ananda Cairns : 0488 448 071
