Welcome home to 890 Watson's Creek Road a hidden gem nestled within the Bendemeer mountains in what I call God's Country just 5 minutes to the historic village of Bendemeer. Here you will find 46 acres of woodland countryside, the property is a lifestyle block. These undersized river blocks with a dwelling entitlement (under 400 hectares) are very hard to come by and don't come to market often.
The house is positioned on a rise overlooking the Moonbi ranges on one side and the MacDonald River is located on the other side and until you come and see it yourself, you cannot fully appreciate the stunning backdrop and outlook.
Make this beautiful property your permanent home or use the property as a getaway from the city life. The property harvests its own water in three large concrete tanks and river water can be pumped up to a header tank for domestic or stock use. The property is home to a wide range of native wildlife including Kookaburras, Magpies, Curlews, Wedge Tailed Eagles, Lorikeets, Rock Wallabies, Wallaroos, Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Echidna, Possums, Gliders and Antechinus
The MacDonald River is a clear watered river, filtered by the granite sands in its catchment. The river flows west into the Namoi River so there are no eels and an abundance of other riparian life such as platypus, water monitors, Bell's turtle, water birds, trout and other native fish.
Located on Watson's Creek Road with a sealed road to the front gate and just minutes to beautiful Bendemeer village. Bendemeer is located mid way between Sydney and Brisbane on the New England Highway. There you will find Bendemeer's Historic Hotel, Primary School, Service Station, Convenience Store and Cafe and PO. Then it is an very easy 35 minute drive south to Tamworth or 45 minutes drive north to Armidale both regional cities with a fast growing population and job opportunities. There is a School bus from Bendemeer to Tamworth twice a day and a community bus to Tamworth most weekdays from Bendemeer.
• There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom & 2 car carport
• Open plan kitchen, dining & lounge area
• The exterior of the home has just been painted
• The interior has been built around large granite boulders and they are a feature though-out the home
• Laundry with large storage area
• Timber and tiled floors & cosy carpet in the bedrooms
• Fantastic workable kitchen complete with a gas cooktop, electric oven & a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher
• The kitchen also has timber benchtops & ample cupboard storage and walk in pantry
• Stunning raked timber cathedral ceilings
• Fujitsu reverse cycle split system in master bedroom, fans in all rooms.
• A study leading out to a timber deck with beautiful views down the valley
• Built-in robes in two bedrooms
• Main home is separated from the second wing with a covered walkway
• The second wing consisting of 3 bedrooms, a bathroom with a sauna and a lovely deck
• The second wing has new carpet & has just been re-painted
• An electric sauna room
• Heating in winter is provided by one large firebox and 2 open fireplaces for the occasional snow falls
• NBN Skymuster Satellite installed for internet and VOIP phone access.
• Mobile Phone connection booster
• Solar hot water that can be changed over to electricity if needed
• 3 fresh water tanks including 2 x 5000 gallon tanks & 1 x 3000 gallon tank
• There is also a header tank for pumping from the river
• Three timber floored decks for watching the sunset and star gazing
• There is a large 9m x 15m colour bond shed divided into a garage/workshop and a lined clean studio
• 1 bay machinery shed
• There is vehicle access to the river which has many swimming & fishing holes
• There is a spring located in the front paddock which can be used for stock use
• The property is fully fenced around the boundary
• Native and shrubs with plenty of trees for shade & timbered areas great for bushwalking
• The weather is around 6 to 7 degrees cooler than Tamworth, crisp winter mornings & balmy summer days
• Land size 46 Acres / 18.61 Hectares & TRC Rates $750 p/a approx.LLS Rates $208
"Inspections are highly recommended as this home is a one in a million home".
"The current owners have loved living here and have thoroughly enjoyed waking up every morning to the beautiful views, a morning mist in the valley and then ending the day with magnificent sunsets".
