Set on a ridge between Bangalow and Clunes this Federation home on twenty two beautiful grazing acres is visited by native birds, wallabies and koalas while in its own permanent creek platypus and yabbies can be found. The neighbours, although within walking distance along quiet Booyong Road are not visible. Food trees such as macadamias, mangoes, citrus, bananas and an avocado are mature and ready for your seasonal enjoyment. Native bunya nuts and Davidson plums can be found amongst the many rainforest species planted. It is centrally located with buses to most local primary and secondary schools passing by the gate, Coolangatta airport only 55 minutes away, Byron Bay and Ballina 25 minutes and Bangalow a 10 minute drive. The Clunes store, bottle shop, pop-up pizza (Thursday nights) and cafe is only 3 km to drive or walk. Clunes also has a petrol station, butcher, plant nursery and collectibles gift shop. The beautifully presented homestead was originally the principal's residence of the Newrybar School until it was carefully moved and re- instated in its present location where it was restored and extended by an excellent craftsman. Only the finest timbers were used in its construction; rain forest beech, rosewood and teak. The wide polished floorboards are a feature. French doors open on to verandas and every room has a beautiful garden vista. The kitchen and family room is open plan while there is a separate dining room. The ceilings are 3.2 metres high, the original vertical boards, feature windows and stained glass add to the character of the home. There are four generous bedrooms, a pretty ensuite bathroom off the main bedroom and a welcoming central hallway. The outbuilding was once the pay office at Norco Byron Bay! Now it provides studio accommodation for visitors or extended family. The land has a northerly aspect, sloping gently to the permanent creek complete with swimming holes and then a nice flat paddock ends with a settler built stone wall fence. While catching summer nor-easterly breezes you will be protected from any cold southerlies in winter. There is roof insulation throughout and a slow combustion fire keeps temperatures pleasant year round. A saltwater pebblecrete pool set amongst landscaped gardens is well visible from the entertaining deck of the home. Character filled country home in a perfect location.
