Phone enquiry code for this property : 0690

This large family home is located in the rainforest about nine kilometres from the unique town of Bellingen on the mid north coast of NSW. Bellingen is famous for its music and other cultural activities as well as many coffee shops and cafes. The large centre of Coffs Harbour is forty minutes away with specialist medical services and large shopping area.

The house has three large bedrooms, two of which are 3.3 metres by 5.3 metres. The third which is currently being used as an art studio is 4.6 by 5.2 metres.photos can be supplied on request of this room.
There is also a small fourth loft bedroom.

A large kitchen with a gas stove, and adjacent Dining Room look out onto the forest edge.
There is a large living are with views to forest and has a slow combustion wood heater.

A separate internal laundry, walk in wardrobe, under loft storage and linen press add to the storage space.

The verandah wraps around the entire house and is mostly 2.8 metres wide. (see floorplan) This is a wonderful space for shade in summer and warm sun in winter as well as a great place for entertaining.The verandah has views of the forest, and our small dam .The house has a dog proof fence on one side.We are visited by many different birds and lizards as well as wallabies.A small paved area allows for outdoor dining.There is a workshop area with electricity, water and lighting under the house.A large shed for wood storage and a carport are also included on the site.

The house is located on Shamballa Cooperative where the members jointly own about 700 acres of mainly rainforest with clearings around each of the 17 houses. Council rates are included in the $15 per person per week levy which also covers road maintenance and mowing of common areas as well as other common costs.The community at Shamballa is an affirming and co-operative group of people.

Since the land is owned jointly by the members there is no stamp duty on the purchase. To become a member of Shamballa includes purchasing a share to the amount of $2.500.

The house has solar hot water which can be boosted by electricity when needed.

Two large tanks supply water which is normally plenty given Bellingen’s high rainfall. Capacity is about 45,000 litres for each of two tanks.

There is an NBN internet satellite connection on the house.

A small vegetable garden, mandarin, orange and lemon trees provide the basis for more production of fruit and vegetables.
There is a school bus service that comes to Shamballa for the public schools and Chrysallis school (Rudolf Steiner).