This beautiful home is located on historic Perry's Hill outside the village of Alstonville. Set on 35 acres. The 'hitching post' together with parts of the old bullock trail between Ballina and Lismore can still be found on the property. Uninterrupted ocean and rural views can never be lost from this hilltop position. The panorama stretches from Evans Head to Byron Bay with the flash of the lighthouse visible at night. At the centre of this stunning vista is the view over the mouth of the Richmond River. At night the lights of Ballina keep the view alive. The main entrance to the property is via a long hot mix driveway, meandering through a remnant rainforest and ensuring absolute privacy. The second entrance is concealed by an avenue of Raintrees and provides access for livestock and service vehicles. There is a permanent creek with water cascading over rocks to form a natural spa and waterfall. This drops around 12metres to a tranquil setting surrounded by tree ferns and rainforest trees and is home to a reclusive platypus. The home has been built to maximise the views from every room and provide cross ventilation to take advantage of the cooling summer breezes. High ceilings - 9 ft - add to the spaciousness while the western 'spine' of the house provides protection from the summer heat. The long, wide galley kitchen was designed for entertaining with a 3-metre stone topped island bench, two sinks, two ovens, a commercial quality hotplate and a walk in pantry. Living areas are flexible and include a formal lounge and dining area. A large family entertaining room with slow combustion fireplace opens onto the covered deck. The poolroom has been designed to become a fifth bedroom or additional family room. Four double bedrooms each have their own bathroom. The fourth bedroom has its own study. Two bedrooms have built in wardrobes and two bedrooms have walk in wardrobes. There are 'his and hers' sheds ~ a Quaker style barn and a New England style triple door 'man cave'! Three water tanks - with over 100,000litres capacity, provide for the home and gardens. There is a huge double filtration system for the house water. There have been extensive tree plantings and gardens established with a view to creating a self-caring oasis with the low set, single story house nestled in and protected from the southerlies and westerlies while being immersed in the northerly and easterly views. NBN now available and the school bus is virtually at the front door. Only 10 minutes to Ballina and 30 minutes to Byron Bays beaches and cafes.
