If you're seeking a place to escape the rat race and live a sustainable lifestyle, then you can't go past this one. This delightful property is a beautiful place to call home. Situated in the quiet village of Cawongla it has 15 acres of gentle land, bordered by Leycester Creek (AKA Hanging Rock Creek) and is completely private and peaceful. The 2 bedroom home is immaculate in its presentation and functionality. Simple yet comfortable, it offers a lifestyle choice that will please many looking for a sustainable existence in the peace and tranquility of the country.
The steel framed home is spacious with high ceilings and large rooms, and wraps around a medium sized magnesium heated pool, which you will enjoy all year round.
The open plan KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM is 6m x 10m with cathedral ceilings and timber trim. French doors open out to the verandahs on 3 sides and skylights add light to the already bright room. Kept temperate by reverse cycle air-conditioning, insulation, gorgeous cane fans and cross flow breezes, you will weather the climate comfortably all year round. With timber-look, Karndean flooring, timber benchtops and stainless steel kitchen cupboards and drawers, Glem gas stove top with electric oven and rangehood, the kitchen has an industrial edge in keeping with the style of the home. WRAP AROUND VERANDAHS with brick pavers, keep the house cool and provide sheltered relaxation areas with views into the gardens.
Perpendicular to the lounge room is another large room that opens onto the courtyard with the swimming pool. This could be used as a rumpus room or bedroom. Off this is a large room that is currently used for storage and as a walk-in wardrobe but could also be made into a comfortable bedroom.
The MASTER BEDROOM is entered from the eastern verandah, via the bathroom. It is a large, bright room with rosewood window frames and a timber and glass door to the northern verandah. Overlooking the pool and with ceiling fan, reverse cycle air-con and flyscreens, it is restful space to retreat to and sleep.
THE BATHROOM is a funky mix of old and new. With Black and white tiles, a claw foot bath and timber windows it has a gorgeous feel about it. It also acts as an en-suite to the master bedroom and can be directly accessed from the pool.
A DOUBLE GARAGE AND CARPORT has cement floors and is divided into workshop space and garage. The LAUNDRY is housed within the workshop side of the garage and a carport off the side means that 2 cars can be parked under cover.
THE MAGNESIUM HEATED POOL is 5m x 3.5m. It has sandstone surrounds with palms and exotic gardens creating a tropical ambience.
THE LAND is simply awesome for sustainable living. 15 mostly cleared and well maintained acres roll gently down to the spectacular Hanging Rock Creek. The 5 fenced paddocks are perfect for horses and donkeys (as have been grazing it for many years) or cows, and/or alpacas A dam in the top paddock offers the opportunity to supply gravity-fed water to the rest of the property.
HANGING ROCK CREEK (AKA Leycester Creek) is a large permanent creek originating in the Border Ranges. The property has extensive creek frontage and was not flood affected, nor ever will be. The creek offers beautiful natural swimming holes and from here you will witness the native wildlife (incl. platypuses and turtles) as they go about their daily business.
* Mains power with back to the grid solar
* 2 x 22kl water tanks and 2 x 5kl water tanks
* Plenty of room to build a second dwelling/granny flat
* 3 mins. to Cawongla Store and Cafe/Restaurant.
* 20 mins. to Kyogle and Nimbin
* 30 Mins. to Lismore
* 79 mins to Gold Coast Airport
All on tarred roads.
This property is a rare find. With stylish home, 15 manageable acres and permanent creek frontage, you will be hard pressed to find anything better. It is truly JUST RIGHT!
Call Jacqui to arrange your inspection on 0439 15 6666.
