"ORCHID RIDGE" - A PRIVATE MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY WITH EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS
Set high above the valley in a peaceful and secluded pocket of Yowrie, "Orchid Ridge" is a remarkable lifestyle property offering privacy, tranquillity and breathtaking natural beauty. Surrounded by forested hills and bordering the spectacular Wadbilliga National Park, this is a property where nature takes centre stage.
The panoramic outlook is simply unforgettable - stretching across the Wandella Valley to the iconic silhouette of Gulaga, with Mt Dumpling and Peak Alone completing the stunning mountain backdrop. A high ridge line above the home, where native rock orchids grow naturally, gives the property its fitting name.
Adding to its environmental credentials, the property is a registered conservation area, with council rates offset by the NSW Government. Extensive flora and fauna records are available, highlighting the incredible biodiversity that thrives here.
Completed in 2022 - 2023, the home and infrastructure have been thoughtfully designed to provide modern comfort while remaining in harmony with the surrounding landscape.
The Home:
Beautifully finished throughout, the residence combines contemporary styling with practical country living.
Features include:
* Three spacious bedrooms
* Master suite with private ensuite
* Additional full bathroom servicing the remaining bedrooms
* Double glazed windows and doors throughout for comfort and efficiency
* Polished concrete flooring creating a sleek, modern feel
* Stylish kitchen with freestanding 900mm gas stove and oven, under-mount rangehood and Bosch dishwasher
* Scandinavian slow combustion wood heater plus LPG gas heating outlets
* Remote controlled ceiling fans with lights in the living spaces and bedrooms
* Excellent storage options including pantry, linen cupboard and laundry
* Tiled verandahs and alfresco areas designed to embrace the spectacular outlook
* Automated WiFi-connected outdoor blinds to the front verandah and alfresco area
Infrastructure & Improvements:
The property has been exceptionally well set up for lifestyle, storage and self-sufficiency.
Improvements include:
* Secure roadside fencing with locked entry gates to both driveways
* Internal access tracks throughout the property, including to the dam and ridge
* Large garage incorporating office/studio space, second laundry and indoor clothesline
* Substantial two bay shed with insulated two room annex and adjoining large carport
* Established berry enclosure with dedicated 1000L water tank
* Protected kitchen garden enclosure
Off-Grid Living & Water Security:
Designed for sustainable living without sacrificing convenience, "Orchid Ridge" offers impressive off-grid capability and excellent water infrastructure.
Features include:
* 123,000L of roof-fed potable rainwater storage
* Gravity-fed water supply system to the home
* Irrigation system servicing the house gardens
* Off-grid 6.6kW solar system with 6.5kVA diesel generator backup
* NBN satellite connection already established
* Dam with solar pump supplying separate 10,000L non-potable water system
A rare opportunity to secure an environmentally significant property offering complete peace, modern comfort and some of the most spectacular rural views the region has to offer.
