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Looking for a spacious rural retreat where you can breathe in the clean country air and enjoy sweeping views over the surrounding farmlands to the mountain ranges in the distance?
This expansive country-style home sits on 4.61 hectares of land, nestled among lush green pastures dotted with towering gum trees in the tranquil rural hamlet of Vacy.
Offering everything you could want from a traditional rural lifestyle with plenty of modern luxuries that ensure this home is made for entertaining, this is a magnificent property with a long list of inclusions to please every member of the family.
Set well back from the road at the end of a sweeping gravel driveway, the home is a picture of classic country elegance, from the expansive ranch-style facade to the traditional bullnose verandahs and grand porte cochere that provides an all-weather entry point into the home.
The rustic country style continues inside, with an abundance of exposed brick and timber surfaces injecting texture and character throughout.
White paint has been used to tone down the brick and timber influences in some of the living areas while still allowing you to enjoy their form and texture, giving those spaces a more contemporary feel.
Floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors make a statement in the home's vast front entry, allowing plenty of natural light to flood into the space, while slate floors and a timber-lined ceiling give it a touch of rustic style.
The entry opens onto a central hallway, with three children's bedrooms to the right and the central living zone to the left. The master bedroom is located in a separate wing on the far side of the living areas, creating a true parent's retreat with its own spacious walk-in wardrobe and dressing area, which leads through to the luxurious ensuite complete with a raised corner spa bath and open shower.
A good-sized study is also located within this master wing, providing the ideal space for a home office, private sitting room or even a conveniently-positioned nursery.
All four bedrooms offer generous proportions that allow their occupants to create their own private study or chill-out zones, with plenty of leftover space to accommodate large bedroom settings.
Two of the minor bedrooms have built-in wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors, while the third has a freestanding wardrobe offering ample storage space.
A practical bathroom configuration near the children's bedrooms is perfect for family living, with the shower and bath able to be closed off from the adjoining room, which includes a twin-basin vanity and built-in linen cupboard, while the toilet is located separately.
The living areas form a warm and welcoming heart to this home, with multiple rooms to cater for every member of the family.
An expansive formal living and dining area is large enough to host extended family gatherings, with plush carpet, exposed brick features and a slow combustion wood fire creating a warm and cosy ambience.
The adjoining family room is also a generously-proportioned space and would make an excellent games room or rumpus room where the younger members of the family could chill out.
An open plan kitchen and meals area completes this central living zone, with both it and the neighbouring family room offering sliding door access to the rear covered alfresco area for the ultimate in indoor/outdoor living.
Featuring Tasmanian oak cabinetry and expansive return laminate benchtops, the kitchen is the ultimate in traditional country style, while a Schott electric cooktop and Westinghouse double oven makes cooking for large families a breeze.
The adjoining alfresco area and wide wraparound verandahs provide plenty of space for entertaining family and friends, while there are countless places to sit and enjoy the tranquility amongst the flourishing cottage and native-style gardens, including a charming vine-covered open air alfresco area at the front of the house.
An inground saltwater pool adds to the property's appeal, while other external highlights include a 12kw solar system, Colorbond shed with double carport attached, as well as a second double shed and workshop complete with versatile loft space that could be used for anything from a teenager's retreat to guests' accommodation or even a gym.
The property has a range of agricultural infrastructure including a horse stable, steel cattle yards, a chicken coop, two dams and six water tanks, making it ideal for horse lovers, hobby farmers or a range of other rural pursuits.
With a selection of local shops and services 10 minutes away in Paterson and all the urban conveniences of Maitland's CDB just a half-hour drive, this property offers a peaceful and private rural lifestyle close to the city.
SMS 1203Gresford to 0428 166 755 for a link to the on-line property brochure.
