Spanning over four acres amongst the idyllic Byron Bay hinterland, this exquisite retreat effortlessly captures the timeless storybook charm of Brooklet. Artfully curated by celebrated photographer and author Anna Swain together with her builder husband Andrew, the rustic Queenslander-style farmhouse is a soulful hinterland escape in one of the area's most desirable locations.
Just two minutes to the historic allure of famed Newrybar and 20 mins to Byron Bay, the acreage offers a dream-like retreat of quiet serenity, with its old-world main homestead, large tool shed and separate dairy bales offering exceptional versatility throughout the property. Explore the beautiful grounds, soak up the magic views from the verandah or luxuriate in the in-ground swimming pool. The Swain's signature style is evident throughout, delivering an authentic hinterland living experience perfectly suited to the natural charm of the area.
Just 2 minutes from historic Newrybar village for your morning coffee, 9 minutes to the beaches of Broken Head, and under 20 minutes to Bangalow, Byron Bay or Lennox Head. Discover a rare blend of style, vintage elegance and warm, earthy ambience in one of the prettiest pockets of the Northern Rivers.
Please see the feature on Anna and Andrew's previously published second home in Brunswick Heads:
https://thedesignfiles.net/2021/02/homes-anna-andrew-swain-brunswick-heads
Lush 4.1 acre hinterland sanctuary amongst the vibrant rolling hills of Brooklet
Just 2 mins to historic Newrybar village, 9 mins to Bangalow and Broken Head Beaches, 20 mins to Byron
Gorgeous rustic farmhouse, the home of renowned creative duo Andrew and Anna Swain
Timber floors, a wood fireplace, chandeliers and French doors exude heritage charm
Expansive open-plan living, dining and kitchen area flows to a choice of covered decks
Exquisitely detailed bathrooms with a claw foot tub to the divine master bed ensuite
Serene vistas from almost every window, country-style kitchen, double
This is an authentic early timber farmhouse with intact period details — VJ walls, arched doorway and fretwork — and a strong indoor–outdoor relationship set on acreage. It reads as a well-preserved rural cottage rather than a contemporary architect statement: historically genuine and well crafted, but not an original contemporary design.
Key Architectural Features
weatherboard exterior on stumpscorrugated iron roofverandah with decorative fretworkarched internal doorway and transomvertical joiner (VJ) timber walls and high ceilingstimber floorboards and original fireplacesubstantial rural/acreage settingenclosed sunroom / conservatorystained glass window detailreclaimed / patinated timber finishes in living spaces
