This hidden paradise is a rare find in Port Stephens; secluded from the hustle and bustle but still so centrally located between the beaches and renowned water sports of Port Stephens and the Newcastle CBD. Look around and you could forget you are so close to these amenities as you drive up the tree lined driveway to the house. This 17 acre parcel of cleared land, with over 12 dry acres providing prime year round grazing for the horses, is nestled back into an amphitheatre of Blackbutt gum bush and sitting on the ancient sand hills all fully fenced, serviced by two bore pumps and 50,000L rain water tank. This large, charming Western Red Cedar family homestead boasts massive lounge and family rooms featuring cathedral ceilings, formal dining or childrens play room, entertainers kitchen with all the modern inclusions, 5 bedrooms, office, two and a half bathrooms and all set within in a timber post and rail fenced house yard with lagoon style salt water in-ground pool, paved covered BBQ area, veggie patch, fruit trees and lets not forget the double garage.The property is currently set out for equestrian pursuits with horse friendly fencing, two stables, a grassed all weather Olympic sized dressage arena (mnage), horse wash bay and concreted saddling area. Broken up into 6 large paddocks, one has a large natural shady dam surrounded by weeping willows.There is a massive 24m x 12m machinery shed with concrete floors and 3 phase power that would thrill any tradesman, or home industry enthusiast and space to store all your weekend toys. Youll never need go on holiday again as the property is like a private resort and it is all here in your own back yard. Potential is limitless as apart from being a wonderful family home this could suit development as a farm stay, garden attraction for tourists passing by into Nelson Bay, or even a private orchard for the entrepreneurial hobby farmer. All of this is subject to council approval of course.