This unique property offers spaciousness, comfort, and sustainable living in a beautiful, tranquil bush setting. Nestled in the heart of the eco-conscious Billen Cliffs Village in Northern New South Wales, it features spectacular scenery, solar heated 8m in-ground pool, charming stand alone cabin studio and extensive vegetable gardens and fruit trees. This unique property is the perfect opportunity to live immersed in nature in your own private retreat.
Upon entering the character-filled main dwelling you are greeted by a light filled formal entrance featuring ornate woodwork and raked timber ceiling, which leads into the spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen area. This comfortable space features 3.7m high ceilings with exposed timber beams and looks out to the impressive cliffs of Mt Billen. Large glass doors and windows on all sides fill the space with natural light and provide sweeping vistas of forest and mountains. A north east aspect and wide verandahs all round make for a thermally balanced living space keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter.
The recently renovated kitchen features Ubatuba granite benchtops, large island with breakfast bar, double sinks, smeg gas cooktop, dishwasher & dual oven. Adjoining the kitchen is a large mudroom/pantry with extensive shelving and long bench for appliances. Large windows/doors in the four bedrooms keep you connected to the beauty outside and bring light and breezes. There are two bathrooms- one featuring flush toilet and shower whilst the second has a bath/shower and sink- plus a separate clivus multrum composting toilet. The property also features a triple carport/shed, a free standing shelter for boat/caravan plus a huge area of additional car space, storage and workshop under the house.
The comfortable studio cabin 20m from the house is ideal for guests, a work from home space, a teenage retreat or could easily be made into self contained accommodation for an additional income opportunity/granny flat. The cabin overlooks the 8x4m council approved swimming pool that is delightfully situated looking out to eucalypt forest with views to the west. The pool has a low maintenance ozone filtration system and a solar hot water system for year round swimming. The pool area is covered by a 4m high, 12m long steel and colourbond gable roof, keeping the area protected from the elements and making it perfect for swimming, lounging and entertaining in any weather. Enjoy night swimming with the coloured underwater lights whilst serenaded by the sounds of nature in this subtropical heaven.
The home is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and native forest that are home to an abundance of birds and other wildlife including frogs, koalas, wallabies and echidnas, including the rare and endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo. With raised vegetable beds close to the house and extensive areas for larger crops further afield- all fenced to keep the wildlife out, you will have unlimited opportunities for growing your own food. A massive 165,000L of rainwater storage means you will always have more than enough water for house, gardens and pool and the whole property is serviced by a watering system run on electric pumps. The already established gardens and fruit and nut trees provide a year round bounty including oranges, ginger, mandarins, limes, lemons, bananas, mangoes, lychees, pecans, peaches, pomegranate, persimmon, mulberries.
Conveniently situated just 30 mins from Nimbin, Lismore and Kyogle, and just 1.5 hours to the Gold Coast airport, Billen Cliffs Village is a large, diverse and well organised strata title community with a focus on living in harmony with nature and working cooperatively with other residents. Read more about the community on the dedicated website by searching online for Billen Cliffs Village.
Key Features:
-Sandstone split face brick construction- provides durability, low maintenance, aesthetic appeal, temperature control and resistance to pests, rot, and weathering.
-Large wood heater and 7.1Kw Mitsubishi Electric air conditioner in living room for those few cooler winter nights and hotter days in summer.
-Wrap around timber and concrete verandahs increase your living space, providing a range of spaces to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
-House is fully screened and there is gutter guard on all buildings reducing maintenance and ensuring your water stays clean.
-Connected to mains power plus 6.5kw grid feed in solar power system; solar hot water; fast, high speed Starlink internet and good mobile coverage.
-Extensive storage throughout the house.
-North east aspect- great for growing food and provides beautiful winter sun on the verandah and in main living areas.
-Tall trees in the west provide protection from the afternoon sun, whilst the large windows and doors and verandahs all round enable great air flow and help keep the house cool in summer.
-Extensive views from house, pool and gardens- mature trees and forested hills near and far with the scenic Billen cliffs a feature. More extensive views to McKellar range in the west and the Border Ranges in the north.
-Fully established vegetable garden fenced from wallabies and other wildlife.
-Predator free chook house with automatic door and extensive high fenced runs keeping your chooks safe, healthy and happy- and you can see them from the verandah!
Billen Cliffs community is 10 minutes to Cawongla, a small village with a general store/cafe/post office and preschool, and there are bus connections to schools in surrounding towns plus the local Steiner School.
The community has a well maintained road network, an extensive array of community buildings, including a hall for events and other gatherings, an arts and craft space, and a community cafe open 5 mornings a week. Regular community events include pool nights, movies, volleyball, pizza nights and live performers.
Finance is available for eligible buyers as this is a strata title property.
Please note: In the interests of protecting native wildlife, domestic cats and dogs are NOT permitted on the community.
Disclaimer:
Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner Pty Ltd (forsalebyowner.com.au) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.
Features
Balcony/Patio/Terrace, Bath, Fireplace(s), Heating, Modern Bathroom, Modern Kitchen, Renovated, Renovated Kitchen, Entertainment Area, Garden, Garden Shed, Level Lawn, Rainwater Tank, Shower Facilities, Storage Area, Quiet Location, Nature Property, Air Conditioning, Built-ins, Gas Enabled, Swimming/Lap Pool, Study, Broadband, Dishwasher, Workshop, Solar Panels, Solar Hot Water, Living Area, Deck
