L5900. Wake up with the lyrebirds and breakfast with the bellbirds in this spotted gum forest paradise as you enjoy the antics of the king parrots, cuckoo doves and the rainbow lorikeets jostling at the bird feeder. This tranquil 6.8 ha property is surrounded by the Bega River to the south, a rainforest gully to the west, the Mimosa Rocks National Park to the north and the Murrah Flora Reserve to the east and its ridge top location gives expansive views of the river and forest gullies, with glimpses of the ocean as well.

The house is custom designed for sustainability, craftsman built, light filled and open plan. All windows and sliding doors are double glazed and LED lighting is used throughout.
The open plan kitchen, living, lounge and dining area has premium blackbutt solid timber flooring, a large Corian kitchen bench top, glass splash back and a walk in pantry. The vaulted ceilings and celestory windows open out to the north and south through 6 panel sliding doors to a sundrenched patio and an alfresco area overlooking the river respectively – ideal for entertaining or everyday relaxing. The master bedroom, large ensuite and study face north so that full use is made of the floor to ceiling windows that bring in the winter sun, and the cooling sea breezes in summer. With no near neighbours you can forget privacy worries, so relax in bed or in the shower as you appreciate the native gardens.The guest wing has another large bedroom, separate toilet and bathroom with extensive views out over the river from the freestanding bath. There is also a separate storeroom and large utility/laundry room that provides easy access from the rear patio. If you need more accommodation, there is a 13m x 7m garage comprising a spacious light filled motel style unit and garage parking for two cars. The unit has an open plan lounge room, kitchenette and bedroom with a separate bathroom and toilet – ideal for older parents, visitors with young children, the grandchildren or teenagers wanting their own space. A carport and orchid house are adjoining.

This off-grid house features a large evacuated tube solar hot water system, a slow combustion wood heater, gas cooktop and oven and a large solar PV system that even allows the current owner to charge his electric car. There are 4.5kW of solar panels on the roof and 32kWh of battery storage linked to a 4.7kW inverter that can cope with all electrical needs. There is 160,000L of rainwater storage so you will never run short as you enjoy the fruits, berries and vegetables from the fully enclosed and irrigated vegetable gardens and small orchard. Say goodbye to electricity, heating and water bills!

This is one of the closest bush blocks to Tathra, adjoins the Bega River, and with Nelson Beach and lagoon only a few minutes drive away, you can kayak or SUP, fish or swim at some of the best beaches and estuaries the Far South Coast has to offer. Whether you are after a retirement tree/sea change, an idyllic holiday home or want to raise your children in a tranquil coastal bush haven, this property has everything that could be asked for.