Located in its own fertile valley, 'Lochiel' homestead is set back privately from the road and is ready to become your perfect forever home. A rare listing with over 900 spectacular metres of Dungowan creek frontage on 16.19 hectares (40 acres) of verdant valley.
"Lochiel" is a highly productive property with rich alluvial soil suited to grow oats, lucerne or for impeccable pastures to graze - the fertile creek paddock has historically grown irrigated garlic and lucerne. Included in the sale is a 26 unit share Water Access License allowing the owner to draw water for agricultural use.
The outstanding weatherboard home was originally constructed by the Bright family in 1887 and over the years has been generously extended to now include four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Featuring a luxurious open plan lounge built around a central and commanding back to back fireplace. This home is the perfect balance of heritage features and open, sweeping views through full height windows and glass.
This spacious home is filled with light and offers expansive views of your private valley from the living space or as you step out onto the large entertainer's deck for seamless indoor/outdoor living. You can enjoy every aspect of this beautiful property from the wraparound verandah - views to the creek, the hills or to capture the sunrise or sunset.
The kitchen is home to the delightfully preserved Younger fuel stove set in the original red brick. There is plenty of working space with an island bench and walk in pantry. As well as a modern cooktop, oven and rangehood.
Grow your own food in the large vegetable and kitchen gardens. The fully fenced yard is impeccable with established lawns as well as shade and fruit trees, including citrus, apples, plums and apricots.
There is a solar hot water system and 4.5kW back to grid solar power system. To maintain the perfect ambient temperatures year round there is under floor and ceiling insulation throughout, ceiling fans and a split system air conditioner in the living area.
Improvements include stables and day yard complex, a three bay shed and workshop and a three bay machinery shed.
Enjoy your own private and established paradise, just 40 mins from Tamworth, only three hours to Newcastle or Forster.
'Lochiel' is a property suitable for horses, motorbikes or to sit back and commune with nature. You could fish for trout from your private creek frontage or enjoy the water flowing over the rocks and the wind gently blowing through the She-Oaks and Weeping Willows as you watch for the many local bird species, such as Fan Tailed Cuckoo or Scarlet Honeyeater.
