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ESCAPE THE RAT RACE WITH 10 ACRES OF SERENE SPACE
1119 DARKWOOD ROAD, THORA
$444,000

1119 Darkwood Road
360 degree flattened image of studio one and surrounding acres.
 

Escape the ‘rat race’ and enjoy 10 acres of serene space just 20 minutes drive from Bellingen.The renovated farmhouse is set in a grove of mature trees and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, French doors and covered verandahs; studio one (6m x 10m) enjoys spectacular views and loads of natural light and studio two (4m x 4m) is air conditioned with phone, internet and more great views.  There’s a classic old shed with a new concrete floor and approx 8 acres of lush north facing paddocks.

 
Studio exterior House exterior
Renovated farmhouse Recently renovated kitchen
 

If you’re a creative spirit who wants to escape the rat race and secure a safe and serene space, then this property may be the one for you.  As soon as you enter the driveway, and admire the magnificent white cedar tree, set amid lush grass and mountain views the serenity begins to sink in.  The farmhouse has high ceilings, open plan living a recently renovated kitchen and fully screened windows and doors.  Adjacent to the living area is a very generous bedroom ideal for kids or guests, then via the covered verandah in ‘early pavilion style’ you’ll find bedroom 3 and finally the main bedroom with French doors onto the covered verandah and a new ensuite bathroom with composting toilet.

 
Interior Deck
Fully screened windows and doors Let the serenity sink in
 

As the clouds roll in and roll out over the mountains it’s so easy to lose yourself in the serene and seductive surroundings that are ever changing…….ever amazing.  There are loads of mature trees around the farmhouse including jacaranda, kauri pine and silky oak as well as orange, lemon and avocado in perfect harmony with the local wildlife and birdlife, of which there is plenty to enjoy.

       
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Top of the hill tour Outside the cottage tour Google map link
Studio interior
Studio interior
Shed with a new concrete floor High ceilings, screened doors and windows
 

Studio one sits majestically atop the hill and commands simply stunning mountain views of the National Park to the north.  It’s solar passively sited, and enjoys winter sun and summer breezes as well as luxuriously high ceilings, screened doors and windows, 3 phase power, a slow combustion log burner, and northern light windows for excellent natural light.

Studio two is just a perfect office or reading room, with reverse cycle, split system air conditioning, one complete wall of dedicated bookshelf, ADSL internet connection, plenty of power points and it’s own small covered verandah.

 
Studio interior Studio interior
Studio 1 is solar passively sited Studio 2
 

There’s plenty of water storage with a 20,000 gallon (100,000 litre)  in ground rainwater tank servicing the house plus a 2,000 gallon (10,000 litre) back up tank adjacent to studio one that can also be used to gravity feed the house.  The Steiner school is just 5 minutes away, with a bus service right past the front gate that then continues to Bellingen High School, Bellingen Public School, and St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bellingen and there’s a small pre school and primary school right across the road, as well as a community tennis court and an excellent swimming hole in the pristine Bellinger River.

 
Studio interior Book den
High ceilings and polished timber floors 10 acres of serene space
 

The majority of the property is cleared with approximately 8 acres of lush, fertile, north facing paddocks including a fantastic optional house site with views, aspect and elevation, if you wanted to build your new dream home and convert the existing farmhouse to guest accommodation.  Escape the rat race and enjoy the serene space.

Inspections are by appointment - to arrange an inspection or to make further enquiries, please use the contact details below.

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