Nestled into the bucolic heart of the Hartley Valley, this very special 13 ha property could be the answer to your dream of living the ultimate rural lifestyle. Imagine enjoying country life in spacious, comfortable seclusion with spectacular escarpment views, yet still be within 15 minutes easy reach of Lithgow or Blackheath. Grow your own food, keep a horse or two, tend animals, swim in the granite bouldered stream, entertain in the expansive outdoor areas that flow into the garden and bush - all this and much more is on offer in this delightful retreat away from all the hustle and bustle.
Everything about this property has been approached with a creative, practical and environmentally aware sensibility. The original house was extensively renovated in 2003/2004 to take maximum advantage of its location - beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, garden and bushland fill every large picture window, and indoor living spaces flow effortlessly to spacious decks and verandas that allow enjoyment of every season. Astute plantings of the deciduous Australian native Melia azedarach provide shade to the north and west in summer, whilst allowing the house to be bathed with sunlight in winter. The high raked or curved ceilings, hardwood floors, wood heater, open plan kitchen, waratah motif stained glass window, handcrafted silky oak front door and various sectionable living/dining areas provide warmly welcoming, versatile spaces. There are three bedrooms, the main has a luxurious ensuite and another tucked away spacious room that would be perfect as a study, baby's room or quiet yoga/meditation retreat. Upstairs, a generous open loft is another adaptable room with wonderful ambiance - what a great studio, guest suite or TV room.
In fact, this property has too many appealing features to mention, so if the perfect country lifestyle beckons, inspection is a must!
- Rainwater tanks (one 100,000L underground and two 15,000 above ground tanks)
- River Lett frontage along eastern edge of property, adjacent to the Hyde Park Reserve. Pipe installed to convey water from the river if necessary (pump required)
- Slow combustion wood fire is fitted with fan forced transfer ducts under the house to circulate air throughout the home
- Well maintained access road to the house
- Double car port with large dual storage areas either side
- Unique hand crafted pottery pizza oven is a feature of the rustic garden entertaining area, as is the landscaping with lichen covered linear granite from the property
- The property boasts various sheds, including a large chicken coop
- Fenced paddocks with a good mix of grasses
- Extensive plantings of endemic trees and shrubs (using seed harvested from the property), including spectacular wattle specimens around the house
- A large, fenced vegetable patch with plantings of heritage fruiting trees - figs, plums, peaches, apples and citrus
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