This is a delightful property with river frontage to the Kalang River. Architecturally designed, the property of 8 acres, sits atop a 57m knoll rising above the Kalang Valley and so catches wonderful breezes throughout the summer months.
The spacious home of three bedrooms, all with high ceilings and fans have double French doors leading onto the huge patio of Chinese green slate. The home has been positioned to make full use of the winter sun, whilst providing extensive shade in summer. Its extra wide verandahs extend to the north and east and ensure protection all year round.
The formal dining room has a 35ft cathedral ceiling and hand made pendant lights designed by Planet Lighting. The flooring is polished Brushbox. Two inbuilt Rosewood bookcases have been specially made by a local craftsman, Roger Bourke. The doors are 9ft high and made of solid cedar – salvaged from the Bond Stores when Darling Harbour was re-developed. A Rinnai gas heater more than adequately heats the home during the short winter months, however because of the thick mud brick construction, the house keeps both cool in the summer and warm in the winter due to the thermal mass.
The family room and kitchen feature polished Brushbox flooring, with exquisite windows and doors from the old Wingham Hospital and the Bank of New South Wales. So, the home has great history! There are hand made Portuguese tiles in the kitchen and the benches are made from re-surfaced Brushbox timber. The Ariston dish washer is brand new and was chosen for its water efficiency. The stove is every cook’s dream – a Paul Bocuse by Rossieres that has two electric ovens and a gas cooktop.
Once again the exquisitely designed full bathroom features terracotta tile flooring and hand made Portuguese tiling. Double leadlight doors open to the verandah. Hot water is provided by solar panels with an off-peak booster to ensure hot water all year round.
Other features of the property include :-
All weather access road constructed of compacted road base and drainage channels with ramp and gate access at the property’s entrance.
Stock proofed fence on all boundaries including the Kalang River.
House paddock includes a dog proof fence.
The property is divided into five paddocks including the house paddock.
There is an enclosed, extensive chook yard with water.
Small set of cattle yards including loading ramp.
20,000 gallon fresh water concrete tank for domestic and stock use equipped with constant flow Davey pressure pump and backup emergency fire fighting petrol pump.
Underground 1 inch diameter pipeline from river to holding tank at house site, together with in-situ fire fighting hoses and nozzles and approved Rural Fire Service connections at tank.
Extensive plantings of native and introduced species in gardens surrounding the house with shade and wind break trees offering protection and privacy.
Orchard with limes, oranges, blood oranges, lemonades, grapefruit, quince, jack fruit, lemons jaboticaba, nashi pears, mango, tangelo, Brazilian cherries, mulberry, kaffir lime, ice-cream bean, lillypilly, coffee and lemon myrtle.
There are 60 different species of birds visiting the gardens and the rosellas and king parrots are hand fed.
This property is part of a wonderful enclave of large properties with neighbours keeping an eye on each others’ properties and caring for each other. The reason the owners are selling? They have purchased a home and re-located their businesses to Dorrigo.
Architecturally Designed
River frontage to Kalang River
Manageable 8 acres Divided into Paddocks
Wonderful Summer Breezes
Extra Wide Verandahs for All Season Protection
Living Areas have 35ft Cathedral Ceilings and Ceiling Fans
Handmade Light Fittings
Many Historical Furnishings, Doors and Fittings
A Chef’s Kitchen!
Polished, Hardwood, Brushbox Flooring
Solar Hot Water
Excellent Roads
Small Cattle Yard with Ramps
20,000 Gallon Fresh Water Concrete Tank
Water Available from River Forever!
Dozens of Different Types of Exotic Fruit Trees
Gas Heating for the Few Winter Months