“Broadridge” is a 120 acre property situated close to the village of Lawrence on the beautiful Clarence River. It is centrally located being 7 minutes drive to Lawrence, 20 minutes to Maclean, 35 minutes to Yamba & Grafton and 40 minutes to Casino. The property offers a tranquil and peaceful lifestyle retreat. The home is positioned to capture the magnificent easterly views and has expansive and breath taking rural and water views.
The home runs across the ridge (North South) and almost all rooms view to the east. The rising sun in winter brightens every room while in summer the extensive surrounding verandahs provide shelter as the sun rises in the sky. The home is built pavilion style and is constructed of brick, it is surrounded on all sides by large tallow wood verandahs.
The preciinct around the home has been selectively cleared to provide an oasis within a forest. The tall mixed gums and other eucalypts to the south and west protect the home from the unwelcome southern and westerly winds. The clearing to the east provides a path for the cooling north easterly breezes from the river and the Pacific beyond.
The main level of the home comprises a family room with breakfast bar, lounge room, dining room and access to the terrace. The main bedroom suite is also on this level but is contained in a separate pavilion for ultimate privacy.
The main bedroom pavilion is surrounded on three sides by its own exclusive verandah and comprises of a king size bedroom which has a magnificent picture window to the east, large ensuite, walk through wardrobe and a large room which can be utilized as a parents’ retreat/sitting room or study.
The two pavilions are joined by a loggia making the move from the maiin pavilion to the main bedroom suite seamless. There is a large powder room located off the loggia.
Upstairs in the main pavilion are 2 king size bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and vaulted timber ceilings, a sitting room, bathroom and separate toilet. The main pavilion has a central atrium.
On the lower level of the pavilion is a separate nanny/housekeeper accommodation with ensuite, a laundry and covered double carport.
On the lower level of the bedroom pavilion there is a separate self-contained visitor accommodation/granny flat which has its own private entrance. This comprises of a lounge room, kitchenette, bedroom and ensuite.
The property has approx 14 cleared acres and three fenced paddocks including a brick stable, an enormous high bay shed of 168 square metres and 128 square metres in a separate lock-up bay.
The homes water is supplied from 85,500 litres (19,000 gallons) of rainwater tanks, while the property also has 3 dams, one of which has a high pressure electric water pump supplying six of the garden taps. Recycled water is also piped to the garden.
The home has solar hot water and energy efficient lighting throughout. Underground power to all buildings and approx 4 kilometres of vehicle/walking tracks through natural forest comprising 200′ Tallow woods, Spotted gum etc, in which abundant bird life live including king parrots, black cockatoos, rosellas, kookaburras, wrens…… Wallabies and kangaroos also consider it their home and graze prolifically.
“Broadridge”is zoned RU2 Rural Landscape and possible uses with appropriate Council approvals, apart from a large quality family home could be bed & breakfast establishment, echo tourism.
As the large shed has its own entrance from the road, ventures could be conducted there without affecting the privacy of the home (SCA).
To view this spectacular property contact the exclusive selliing agents on 02 6645 5000, anytime.