Phone enquiry code for this property: 1656
If you like waking up to the sounds of bell birds, enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing in crystal clear water with total privacy, and have an appreciative eye for the many artistic features of the architect -designed octagonal home in a tranquil setting, this could well be your dream property in waiting .
High cathedral ceilings, French doors, round and arched windows, several with eye-catching colourful leadlight glass, an earthy brick centre with open fire place. give the large light-filled open-plan living area a unique charm and rustic beauty, complemented by the solid polished timber slab benches in the spacious kitchen area, hardwood floors throughout and natural slate tiles in the bathroom.
A massive veranda wraps around the Northern side of the house, with parts catching a pleasant breeze on hot days, to enjoy a sheltered outdoor living area. Fruit trees such as avocado, banana, mango, macademia, lychee, custard apple, lime trees and coffee bushes, surround the house and harmoniously mix with landscaped and native vegetation.
The bedroom comes with a loft, there is also an onsite-caravan for guests or extra storage. An attached carport and the large solid shed provide cover for cars and machinery or workshop space. The outdoor council-approved Clivus Multrum compost toilet is a loo with a view.
2 large rainwater tanks supply ample water for domestic use and a small stand-alone solar system covers basic electricity needs. The house has an excellent and fast ADSL internet service, with mobile network as a back-up, which connects you with the world outside, should you wish .
The access path to the pristine Nymboida river is from the road through gently undulating mostly dry open eucalypt forest, with some grass trees and a rainforest gully. Being not far below the drinking water catchment, the water here has superb quality, and is very accessible to dive in from your private little pebble beach .
All of this on 25 acres, only 35 min. from Grafton town centre, make it a rare find. Whether you are after a weekender or a permanent home this property will delight the nature lover as well as the artistic soul!
Phone enquiry code for this property: 1656