Taking its name from the original Springvale farm, one of the first two substantial farming properties to be gazetted at MacMasters Beach in the late nineteenth century, Old Springvale still retains much of its historic character today.
‘Old Springvale’ boasts the original 1920′s weatherboard farmhouse, enhanced by an exclusive private road ensuring year round privacy while being only 3 minutes drive to the beach.
The original homestead, with a north easterly aspect, has been beautifully renovated and expanded to suit modern day living. With high ceilings, polished floor boards, an open fire place, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen, dining and living opening to a large deck set amongst mature trees and garden views. There are timber verandahs adjoining both front and rear entrances, and an outside Balinese style bathroom which is well screened!
Gracing the property are the original plantings of exotic and local trees – 90 year old frangipanis, Bangalow, Cabbage and date palms, Japanese maples, camellia, magnolia, jacaranda. A natural creek bed runs through a section of rainforest, and the planting of over 3000 additional trees and shrubs affords total privacy. This has also resulted in an abundance of birdlife, from Wrens and Honey eaters to Parrots of all descriptions and the colourful Regent and Satin Bower birds. Bellbirds provide a delightful and constant musical background.
A full size croquet lawn has been constructed and fully landscaped at the high end of the property. This affords panoramic views to the North, and also offers a perfect site for an alternative dwelling, should a prospective owner wish to subdivide, or use the original homestead as guest accommodation.
There are two original outhouses, a shed and a garage. A rainwater tank supplies the house, and a bore pump feeds a separate tank for irrigation purposes. There is an extensive reticulation system which feeds the entire five acres.
In addition to the passive vegetation, an orchard area provides plentiful citrus – limes, lemons, navel and blood oranges, mandarins and ruby grapefruit. An historial paradise 100k from Sydney CBD.
Call now for your inspection and add your own memories to this magical and historical acreage.
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