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This 8.1 ha (20 acre) property is nestled in a small private valley that’s home to just five properties.  Offering approximately 200m of absolute riverfront to the sparkling Rosewood River the improvements are extensive with cottage (3 bedrooms plus office), separate studio (converted bales), large separate office/workspace, machinery shed, workshop, tennis court and swimming pool.  Featuring magnificent Red Cedars and Hoop Pines, it is in a totally quiet and peaceful world of its own, yet just a 15 minute flood free drive from Bellingen.

As you travel down Little North Arm Road, you can’t help but wonder what lies ahead as you weave through the forest on the narrow bitumen road.  Then “voila!” it opens up into a magnificent private valley with majestic (close up) mountain views and the only sounds are the flowing river and the rich array of birdlife.  It’s so easy to forget about time and the rest of the world here, it really is “storybook stuff”.

First let’s look at this classic cottage. We think probably 1920s/1930s with hardwood weatherboards outside, new gyprock inside and lovely Tallowood floors.  The living/dining/kitchen has been opened up and the timber kitchen is delightfully rustic with good bench, cupboard and drawer space, pantry, dishwasher, electric oven, gas cooktop and single stainless steel sink.  The slow combustion log burner keeps it warm in winter while in summer the property enjoys lovely cool breezes from the South East.

The main bedroom (approx 6mx3.6m) enjoys the morning sun and plenty of space while bedroom two (approx 3.6mx3.6m) also has plenty of space and lots of light - through timber, double hung, sash windows.  The study (approx 3.5mx2.5m) is great with lots of natural light through many louvers and direct access to the backyard.

The bathroom is fully renovated offering shower over claw-foot bath with lots of natural light and views, timber vanity and separate toilet with the compact internal laundry adjacent.  The wide covered verandahs are a favourite spot and the third bedroom offers a glimpse even further back into local history as you step into the original slab hut that would certainly date back to the late 1800s - a generous size (3.6mx3.6m) providing the perfect teenagers escape across a covered walkway from the cottage, this room also enjoys good natural light and verdant views.  Away from the cottage and tucked in its own grove of lovely old Red Cedars, we find the separate studio (converted bales) offering one bedroom, living/dining, covered verandah and fantastic new bathroom.  The shedding here is abundant with the machinery shed (15 x 11m) offering concrete slab, power and lights while the workshop (12 x 5m) also offers concrete slab, power and lights. Three-phase power is also connected.

The separate and purpose built, spacious office/workspace is just a beautiful place to “be” with polished timber floors, high ceilings and lots of natural light through many louvered, and stained-glass surround Victorian windows. If tennis is your thing, there’s an excellent, all weather court, complete with environmentally (neighbour) friendly floodlights, and if the 200m flat walk to the river is just too much for you then fall into the 10m salt water pool.

I know I’ve already said it but the setting here is truly “storybook” stuff with lush paddocks surrounding you, flanked by National Park and the pristine Rosewood River.  The river offers fantastic swimming holes with crystal clear water running through the rapids and if that’s not enough there’s also a crystal clear creek running through the property that starts in the National Park and only passes through one other property.

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There’s 20,000 gallons of water storage with an electric pump at the river and an electric, demand-feed pump at the cottage.  The lush paddocks produce top quality livestock and come complete with cattle yards and headlock race.  This is a property that is easily manageable for almost anyone.

Hidden away in its own private valley, this property truly is one of a kind and the sort of property that so rarely comes on the market. The current owner has enjoyed many great years here and the decision to sell has not been easily reached.

Swimming hole on the river

So if you are looking for your own personal patch of paradise complete with rustic cottage, separate studio, lots of shedding and many modern conveniences, this property definitely deserves your attention.  Call to view at a time that suits you - phone Guy Saddleton Real Estate on 6655 2458.

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