Brand new to the market, "Middle Wharf" is located at 548 Gooreengi Road, North Arm Cove, a 30 minute drive to Newcastle Airport, 2 hours to Sydney and 10 minutes to the glorious surf beaches of Hawks Nest, NSW. This fabulous 43.51 ha property is accessed via a 1 km long sealed bitumen driveway which heads straight to the main home. Half way down a turn to the left leads to a second three bedroom house.
The property consists of:-
* Over 100 acres of mostly natural bush with approximately twenty cleared and grassy acres
* over 500 hundred metres of river frontage which is accessed by a solid jetty which has power, tank water, and dam water connected.
* a two door timber barn with a loft which can accommodate 2 cars.
* a carport can accommodate full height caravan plus 5 cars
* a large five bay machinery shed, thirty x nine metres with 4 metre walls and high angle gable, includes six metre sliding doors enclosing 3 bays (all on concrete slab).
* the shed contains a vehicle hoist which may be negotiated into the sale of the property.
* 1/2 court tennis court overlooking the waterway
* water collection and storage totals approximately 30 thousand litres in 4 tanks.
* two small garden sheds and a firewood shed lie between the house and large shed
* adjacent to the large shed is a camping area with shelter and a camp kitchen
* Walking and riding tracks have been designed throughout the property.
* Near new Water pumps and water heaters
* a large concrete walled dam with pipework to both houses and Petrol fire pump to pressurize pipework in case of a fire
* gravity feed plus electric pump from the dam to both residences, the pump can also draw from a second lily pond near the main house.
Main house features:-
* "Lockwood" construction, New Zealand laminated and treated pine 65 mm thick with Custom Orb roofing.
* ground floor includes living, dining, kitchen, laundry, guest bathroom, spa room and a large main bedroom with wir and ensuite featuring a large spa bath with luxurious views.
* high cathedral ceilings.
* The Mezzanine level has four bedrooms, all with built ins, bathroom and verandah.
* The third level loft opens up to the sixth bedroom.
* Both the Mezzanine and loft areas feature large Velux tilt opening windows.
* Wrap around verandahs enclose the home on three sides.
* Separate, air conditioned games room which currently houses a ten foot pool table and office area.
* lower floor level is about one metre above natural ground level, and the surrounds, particularly on the river side, are built up to form undulating lawns.
Second house:-
* has a separate power metre and separate phone line
* constructed from hardiplank, with a custom orb roof, three bedrooms, three way bathroom, laundry and an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area.
* a carport is attached and verandahs enclose the three other sides.
* includes water storage which is approximately 15,000 litres.
* has been previously rented out for permanent income and is known as Middle Wharf Cottage
* both homes utilize septic systems with transpiration areas. Council supplies waste and recycling bins for each house
Negotiations may include:-
* pool table
* vehicle hoist
* near new 40HP Kubota tractor and slasher
* log splitter
* front deck 48" Walker mower and much of the existing furniture.
In the tidal estuary (Bundabah Creek) adjacent to the main house there is a licensed floating jetty. Access to Port Stephens and the ocean is through North Arm Cove and the estuary can handle relatively deep draft craft. Bundabah Creek is classed as a "sanctuary" within the Port Stephens Marine Park.
Properties with dual living and so many fabulous inclusions are highly sought after, especially in locations such as North Arm Cove. Only a couple of km's from the highway this property is easily accessible via car and has all the hard work already completed. A brilliant acquisition to a successful property portfolio, a holiday escape fit for royalty or a fabulous permanent lifestyle property awaits. Inspections strictly by appointment only.
