If you want to escape from suburbia but be handy to conveniences, then this could be the ultimate you have been looking for. Expansive grassed areas, some trees, birds, kangaroos and other native wildlife, yet only 5 minutes drive to major shopping centres, private and public schools, private and public hospitals, school bus etc.

Situated 5 minutes to the New Hunter Expressway which is approx. 20-30 minutes to Newcastle and also connects to the Sydney Freeway, where you can reach Northern Sydney in approx. 1 1/2 hours. The Vineyards are approx. 15 minutes to the West. Beaches, Vineyards, “lifestyle” it’s all here.

Sit on the back deck and enjoy the late afternoons of the Summer or by the fire in the living room looking at the rural scenery during Winter.

A semi open plan home with 5 bedrooms, plus study/nursery next to the main bedroom, all with built in robes, a walk in robe, in the main bedroom plus en-suite. All bedrooms are double sized. The main bathroom is a three way configuration to accommodate the four bedrooms at one end of the home, the main bedroom and study/nursery are at the other end. A really spacious kitchen with dining and family areas. A spacious sunken loungeroom with select timber flooring and rural views onto the deck and beyond. Underneath is a huge area (approx. 22 x 11 metres) which could be made into a rumpus and games room/extra living space and four cars (all as open at present). The home consists of approx. 54 squares in total. There are also plans approved for another 3 bedroom home on the land detached from the main home, if need be. In other words “bring all the families”.

Features of the property include the following:

1. Environmentally built with Hebel brick construction and Cyprus timber roof frame, ultra floor concrete bearers.

2. 9 & 10 foot (3m) ceilings to give spaciousness and openness.

3. Insulated colourbond roof with good pitch (approx. 12 squares in roof for further home use if required).

4. Lots of windows for light and airiness for cooling in Summer and minimal use of lighting and enjoy the outdoors from the inside.

5. Gas bottles for economical cooking, and heating if required.

6. Wood combustion heater (as new) for beautiful warm winter heat (no electricity needed).

7. Heat pump hot water system (as new) high efficiency.

8. 10KW solar panel electricity system feedback to the grid, gives you credits (no cost for power to run your home).

9. Approx. 54 squares of home overall on two levels, the top level is at ground level at the front; the underneath level, is level with ground at rear.

10. Opportunities:
(1) Downstairs – approved plans are available for two 2 bedroom self contained units, also for four cars as well.
(2) Ideal opportunity downstairs for tradesman/home industry.
(3) Able to subdivide (subject to Council approval) which has been happening in the general area. This gives you an opportunity for extra capital gain.
(4) Approval and plans for a 3 bedroom home at the front of this home, ideal for family/in laws, B & B, (subject to Council approval).

11. Town water, dam, power, phone, school bus service.

This is the ideal opportunity for a tradesman and/or family to utilise the complete package. This is a genuine sale as the owners are retiring and wanting to downsize.

The location is ideal, the lifestyle ideal, the opportunity as is or potential is ideal. There is even potential for subdivision in the future, a great nest egg if you are looking for capital gain. This is also an environmentally and exceptionally well built homestead.

Contact “Mr Rural” – the listing agent, Greg Ransom on 0408 493 084.

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