Tucked away in the beautiful private Bowman valley, just a short distance from Gloucester’s trendy cafes and shops, is this lifestyle property consisting of approximately 200 acres with large country home nestled into its surrounding landscape. The property has the rare advantage of a beautiful deep waterhole within its Bowman River frontage and the newly constructed bridge provides easy access.
The modern home with country style, has been custom designed to maximise the beautiful views over the acreage and the surrounding ranges, making for easy care living. This property is all about lifestyle: incredibly private, luxurious and relaxed. Consisting of two wings designed around a light-filled central family dining and entertainment area. With raked ceilings and walls of glass drawing the outside in, the home and its surroundings are seamlessly connected. Beautiful honey-coloured blackbutt hardwood floorboards throughout give a warm and inviting ambience. An entertainer’s dream, the all-white kitchen boasts Shaker-style cabinetry, contrasting timber bench tops giving plenty of preparation space, free-standing gas cooktop and electric oven, dishwasher and walk-in pantry. Subway tile splash backs adding a chic contemporary feel. Opening from the living space, a wide, covered timber deck offers a sublime space from which to relax and drink in the property’s magnificent views, while a rear-facing, paved patio is perfect for year-round alfresco dining and entertainment.
Located to the left of the family area, a formal lounge or sunroom gives privacy to the expansive Master suite with its spacious WIR, chic all-white ensuite and stunning outlook. Situated to the right of the family area, away from the Master suite, the light-filled queen-size second, third and fourth bedrooms, all with BIR and deck access, share a stylish, well-appointed family bathroom. Additional features include mains power; ceiling fans; slow-combustion heating; reverse-cycle air-conditioning; large laundry with built-in cabinetry, third toilet and external access; energy saving halogen downlights and quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Further enhancing the home’s eco-friendly credentials are fully insulated walls and ceilings and a lovely north-easterly orientation.
Set away from the main residence, a large Colourbond shed contains a self-contained two-bedroom unit ideal as a teenager/guest retreat. There is also open-bay parking and vast storage areas.
Complimenting the quality of the residence, the undulating to gently rolling acreage is a diverse mix of approximately 30% cleared, the remainder being old-growth native bush and rainforest pockets with numerous tracks and trails ideal for walking, horse riding or motor bikes. A flat, cleared area would be the perfect base for a riding arena and there is ample room for the construction of stables if desired. Providing permanent water for stock, the picturesque Bowman River meanders through the property. A unique feature is a stunning, rock-edged, deep water swimming hole, full even in the driest periods and offering a tranquil and very private swimming, picnicking and relaxing spot for summer enjoyment. This property is perfect as a hobby farm or for purely enjoying peaceful isolation not far from town.
Conveniently located approximately 3hrs from Sydney, 2hrs from Newcastle and under 2hrs from Newcastle Airport, hallmark qualities of style, liveability and versatility confirm this property as one of the Hunter’s most unique and desirable.
DISCLAIMER: R & R Property makes no representations as to the accuracy of the information provided by our vendors. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing. All photographs, maps and images are representative and for marketing purposes only.
View more
View more
