Looking for a peaceful sanctuary away from city life? Slow living with nature as far as the eye can see? This gorgeous, open plan retreat gives you all that and more. You'll feel a million miles from Sydney yet it's so accessible just 90 minutes away. Set on 40 acres (16.18ha) of pristine native bushland, you'll rediscover life's simple pleasures like stargazing, rain falling on a tin roof, produce from your own garden and dining outdoors with friends.
Currently an artist's studio with accommodation, this eclectic retreat includes many beautiful details such as vintage stained-glass windows, reclaimed red gum timber flooring and a Tuscan style brick paved kitchen. Brick paving extends outdoors offering a large undercover entertainment or creative area and the cathedral style ceiling floods the interior with light from clerestory windows. A separate sun room is the perfect creative space, bedroom or home office generously lit by large windows. The spacious bathroom comprises shower, a large cast iron bath and two walls of floor-to-ceiling reclaimed windows creating a feeling of being outdoors while soaking in the tub. Alternatively, you could unwind in nature in the outdoor bath or shower!
You'll feel unplugged yet very connected in this turnkey weekender. It's completely sustainable having off-grid solar power with battery storage, rainwater tanks (3 x 9,000L tanks) and bottled gas. With raised vegetable garden beds and ample room for more, a fruit orchard and chicken pen, this property offers a self-sufficient lifestyle. Here you can grow your own produce, collect free range eggs or fish for yabbies. Other services to the property include good internet (ADSL) and landline phone connections plus a composting toilet system and a slow combustion fire. A large dam holds approximately 300,000L when full and is home to yabbies and turtles also attracting other native wildlife such as wallabies, wombats, goannas and abundant birdlife. It is also deep enough for a refreshing swim to cool off!
The bird life is abundant. Melodious lyre birds, colourful parrots including the vulnerable gang gangs, playful wagtails and finches frequent this safe haven. Watch herons and cormorants gather at dusk as you sit with your evening glass of wine. Nature & wine lovers will be in their absolute element here!
The north facing studio retreat is perfectly positioned on a large, elevated plateau cut into a sheltered hillside with plenty of space for vehicles, camping and entertaining outdoors amongst the surrounding native plantings. The stunning natural landscape includes magnificent sandstone rock formations and caves. A firepit & seating area takes advantage of the natural rock plateau, perfect for dark sky stargazing, with an amphitheatre-like outlook over the valley and mountains protecting the property. This land also incorporates lush grassy flat valley floor areas adjoining an ephemeral creek line. The remainder is mostly untouched mountain bush land - perfect for exploring along partially cleared walking tracks.
A separate adobe style studio (18sqm) made from reclaimed materials adds some exciting opportunities. This cool space completed recently, is the perfect summer sleepout or winter snug for kids, family or guests, a work-from-home or creative space. Along with creekside camping or tiny houses, it could also provide eco-tourism options. Two storage sheds and a large two bay woodshed offer plenty of space for tools and equipment.
The property is 2WD accessible and located only 12 minutes' drive to Laguna Village & Trading Post with a local Providore, café, bar & restaurant. It is approximately 20 minutes' drive to historic Wollombi with cafes, art galleries and tavern. There's also the white sandy beaches & cultural vibes of Newcastle and Central Coast just over an hour away.
For further details or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Kurt Musgrove 0497 281 475 or Garry Musgrove 0429 663 026.
Property Code: 412
