This exquisite 275 hectare property is nestled in a beautiful crook of the Congewai Valley and comprises of rich alluvial creek flats, sheltered gullies and hillside, rich in endangered and vulnerable native species with many walking and riding trails. The magnificent light filled 5 Bedroom "New England" cypress and cedar home has glorious views from every room with numerous external doors onto the wraparound verandah. Features of the home include central living area, floor to ceiling windows, wood fire, country kitchen, heated and air conditioned in 3 separate zones, guest wing and master wing, large master bedroom and a solar power system feeding directly back into the grid. The house is serviced by 20,000 gallons of rainwater storage. There is no shortage of stock water with Elm Creek and 11 dams on the property. There are 11 paddocks, helipad, large barn with artist’s studio, stables, tack room, workshop, machinery shed, stock yards, cattle crush with vet cage and loading ramp. The owners advise that the property can comfortably carry 35 breeders whilst protecting the rare natural environment. This lifestyle property has everything you could hope for and is a wonderful rural retreat only 27 kms from the Main St of Cessnock.