Built as a functional work of art by acclaimed artists, this is one of three in Australia, each having won a tourism award.

This property has been recognised on both a local and national level as a recipient of the Northern Rivers Award of Distinction for unique accommodation and was featured on the Great Outdoors and Prime Saturday Afternoon TV programs.

Castle on the Hill is functioning as a bed and breakfast, Medieval wedding venue, art studio and science-art centre. The property rests on approximately three acres and boasts a wooden gate house and a stone castle.
The stunning stone main home is made with local quarry stone and heavy timber of red river gum and Oregon. It’s massive floor plan approximately 80squares and boasts four bedrooms, two with ensuites, office and one bedroom self contained flat with its own bathroom, living/dining room and kitchenette at rear, and 1 grand hall with feature windows.
To add to the strength of this magnificent castle, the owners have added sustainability measures. It has 315 litres solar hot water and 1.5kw solar electricity, large organic vegetable garden and herb trough, chook yard for 15 free range chickens, worm farm and compositing facilities. There are numerous fruit trees decorating the beautifully tailored gardens. The large indoor garden can be converted into vegetable gardens if needed. For water, it has a bore that offers spring water and 4 water tanks. The property sits on a ridge facing north and has a road in front of it giving it natural fire protection. To the south is a natural subtropical rainforest that allows for cabins to be added and also bunkers into the hill side.

A stand-out feature of this property is its large studio which can be used as a gym, Thai chi or yoga room. The studio offers magnificent uninterrupted views of the surrounding hills and valley through two 3 x 1.5m toughen glass windows.