This 3 bedroom home plus separate studio are set on 25 acres of sacred seclusion, with about a kilometre of real riverfront (title goes to the water). The swimming holes are the stuff of fairy tales and the wonderful wildlife abounds here, with birds galore, pademelon, wallabies and, yes, platypus, just to mention a few. You truly do leave the rest of the world behind when you are here, and yet you are just 25km from Bellingen.

The drive from Bellingen to this property is both soothing and scenic, as you wind your way into the Kalang Valley, criss-crossing the river as you go. The entrance to this property is over a shallow gravel crossing on the Kalang River, so yes you can be ‘confined to paradise’ from time to time, but if you’re living here you probably wouldn’t want to leave too often anyway.

The house and studio are set in a flood-free location, atop the river flats with delightful outlook in virtually every direction. The original home has provided a sound and solid base for concrete block additions and renovations over recent years; for example, the spacious kitchen/dining area (7x4m) provides generous pantry and ample cupboard, bench and drawer space featuring central Island bench (incorporating pot drawers), there are new appliances throughout, including gas cook top, electric oven, Smeg rangehood, dishwasher and double stainless steel sink, as well as a slow-combustion log burner to keep you cosy and warm on cool winter evenings.

The living area offers plenty of space (6 x 4m), with another slow-combustion log burner and lovely high ceilings with direct access to/from the paved patio/entertainment area. Italian tiles feature throughout this property, providing both style and practicality in this paradise found.

The main bedroom and adjoining study (9 x 4m) provide a beautiful space that enjoys buckets of winter sun, yet is in shade for summer, and there’s over 4 metres of built-in wardrobe as well as direct access to the lovely gardens.

The new bathroom is adjacent, with fantastic garden views, shower over bath, large stylish bespoke vanity, dual flush toilet and plenty of cupboard space, together with a classic ‘laundry in a cupboard’, as well as the pure luxury of heated towel rails for that perfectly pampered feeling.

The 2nd bedroom is also generous in size (6 x 3.5m) and it, too, enjoys direct access to the lovely gardens and more of those lovely Italian floor tiles. Upstairs we find the loft bedroom (5 x 5m) with its own verandah and lovely views to the forest. It’s ideal for guests and often becomes the ‘main bedroom’ for winter as it is deliciously warm.

The separate studio space (9 x 3.5m) is easily accessed via the patio, and although currently used as a workshop opening into covered annex (9 x 2.5m) it could be modified into whatever you would like it to be. There are 2 carports to choose from to finish off the practical aspects – but now, let’s go adventuring around this amazing 25 acre property.

This property enjoys about a kilometre of absolute riverfront in a classic horseshoe shape that is the envy of many. It’s not at all uncommon to have pademelons and wallabies coming to say good morning, and then a leisurely stroll to the river (100m) will always provide some wonderful wildlife experience like the one the current owners had today, when the sound of a splash caught their attention and they turned to see a sacred kingfisher emerging from the river with breakfast in mouth.

You’ll find established herb and veggie gardens nice and handy to the house, and you will never tire of the seemingly limitless number of native birds that will happily sing to you all year long. A walk through your own private rainforest is always a treat and you may decide to duck down to the ‘secret swimming hole’ where you are quite likely to encounter platypus living life and loving it!

There’s even more to tell you about here, like: solar hot water, new wiring throughout in 2007, all doors and windows screened, limitless water from Kalang River, 3 x water storage tanks, prime agricultural land with irrigation lines and pump in place, citrus trees, and the Kalang community hall and tennis court are only minutes away!!

If you’re seeking sacred seclusion with prime riverfront, wonderful wildlife and fairytale features then this really could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Call to view at a time that suits you – ph Guy Saddleton Real Estate 6655 2458 – available 7 days to 7 pm.

Floor plans and information sheet available upon request – note all measurements in text and plans are approximate.