Black Hill/Newcastle Lower Hunter Valley

Architecturally designed, Private Eco Homestead situated on 14.5 tranquil acres bordered by Buttai Creek, this one of a kind property has two substantial dams with impressive gravity fed irrigation suitable for organic gardens in the deep fertile loam. The water lilied dam supports native ducks, fowl, turtles, yabbies, fish and frogs and fun for kids to canoe. Pockets of rainforest protect abundant wildlife including wombats and wallabies, goanna and qualls, bellbirds and blue-chested wrens. The property currently offers the option for an alternative residence and other possibilities!

Only 30 minutes from Newcastle CBD and beaches, the city free driving makes it easy on patience and petrol. Just 10 minutes from Sydney Freeway as well as Pacific and New England Highways and only 1 hrs to Hornsby, 20 minutes to Maitland, 40 minutes to Port Stephens beaches & water wonderland, handy to Lake Macquarie.

Just minutes from bus stop to local school and also Newcastle and various other schools and colleges. In easy range of other venues such as the Vineyards, Mountain, Lakes, San-dunes, Nelson Bay, Myall Lakes, Barrington Tops and much more.

This quality Homestead is finished with brick, timber, iron, logs and strawboard with a combination of timer floorboards and Tuscan floors complete with gum-leaf imprints, all showing careful craftsmanship and practicality.

Eco design with modern conveniences the thoughtfully Designed Eco Feature include internal brick for thermal mass for cool summers and heat retaining in winter. North facing window eve overhangs calculated for shade in summer and sun in winter. Well ventilated throughout with super insulated roof and external and internal walls. No air-conditioning is required even on the hottest summer days. In winter the Slow Combustion wood heater keeps you cozy and provides its own oven and cook top for special winter feasts. The large copper hot water tank is heated by the c…