* Timber home plus 1 bed cottage plus 1 bed cabin
* Pockets of remnant rainforest plus 20 acres of mature planting
* Own private creek with swimming holes where platypuses play
* Organic mature orchard and veggie garden, surplus water
Rarely do properties like this come on the market; the owners of 14 years are very motivated ready to sell.
Located in the popular Possum Creek area, only 10 minutes easy drive to Byron Bay, and under 10 minutes to the wonderful heritage village of Bangalow. This lifestyle’ property has all the infrastructure in place; large 4 bay shed, surplus water, one creek running through the property and Coorabell creek on the western boundary, mature organic fruit orchard and vegetable garden.
The homes are hidden at the end of a long bitumen driveway, away from road noise, enjoying the wonderful sounds of bird calls.
The main residence captures the magnificent rural vista that this area is famous for. Wide north facing timber covered verandah, where the little fire finches come and sing, a small pocket of rainforest, protecting the home from cold southerly winds. Open plan design with high ceilings, open fireplace, air-con, timber kitchen, with walk in pantry. The main bedroom has en-suite, opens onto the verandah. The silky oak timber staircase takes you up to the other two bedrooms. All bedrooms have built-in-robes.
The fully approved honeymoon cottage is full of charm, with one bedroom plus an attic. A guaranteed extra income, in past years operating as a BandB. The rustic one bedroom cabin is hidden amongst the rainforest, surrounded by beautiful ferns and palms. The extra large colour bond shed has 4 bays, plus two extra utility rooms. All the water systems are in place with electric pumps for convenience. There is solar hot water.
The mature orchard has 43 different tropical fruits; citrus, bananas, fig, mulberry, avocado, mango, custard apple, dragon fruit , just to name a few! The orchard and vegetable garden have wonderful rich alluvial soil, with an automatic irrigation system in place.
The sub-tropical remnant rainforest has been nurtured by the present owners, with 120 native species naturally occurring, including endangered species(list available). They have increased the forest with 20 acres of mature rainforest plantings, also creating a 2.5km walking track through the property.
This is an amazing lifestyle property; abundant wildlife, endangered rainforest species, wonderful private swimming holes where you can watch the platypuses and turtles play.