20 Squires Hill Rd
Boolambayte, NSW 2423

Overview

Comfortable dual living less than 1.5hrs from n...

This property, located less than 1.5 hours from Newcastle CBD along The Lakes Way on the mid north coast of New South Wales, offers a unique dual living lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty including national parks, beaches, the Myall River, and lakes. It is an ideal setting for those seeking adventure combined with peace and privacy.

The property features two separate dwellings designed to accommodate extended family living or to provide an opportunity for additional income through a bed and breakfast or caretaker cottage. Both homes are constructed using the durable 'Duragal' flooring system with steel frames and metal cladding, ensuring strength, security, and low maintenance.

The main house, approximately 174 square meters, includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It boasts 3-meter high ceilings and an open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area. The living spaces are finished with bamboo flooring and tiles, equipped with a reverse-cycle air conditioner and a slow-combustion fireplace. Large stacking doors open onto a verandah that wraps entirely around the house, providing seamless indoor-outdoor living. Each bedroom is carpeted, fitted with ceiling fans, built-in robes, and direct access to the verandah. The master bedroom features an ensuite and a walk-in robe. The kitchen is well-appointed with a large pantry, double drawer dishwasher, and a 900mm gas cooktop with an electric oven. A large four-car carport services this dwelling.

The second dwelling is a 60 square meter cottage with two bedrooms and one bathroom. It features timber floating floors and tiles for easy maintenance, built-in robes, ceiling fans, and a reverse-cycle air conditioner. This light and airy cottage also includes a carport and a large garden shed with an outdoor laundry. The property has two securely fenced areas suitable for pets.

Additional amenities include an inground pool perfect for summer, established and productive orchard and vegetable gardens, and various outbuildings including a 15m by 7.5m shed with mezzanine for extra storage and workshop space.

The land is predominantly flat with seasonal creeks running through and along the boundary. Access is secured via an electric gate and an all-weather driveway. The home paddock and entire boundary are fully fenced, providing security for animals and pets. The property is traversed by a power easement and The Lakes Way, with vehicle access on both sides under The Lakes Way bridge and stock access through a culvert. Multiple gates provide convenient access to several paddocks.

Key features include electric gate access, a 6.6kW solar system supporting both dwellings with a 7.5kVA backup generator, over 100,000 liters of rainwater storage supplemented by several dams and a Rural Fire Service water tank, fire safety measures such as a sprinkler system and fire hoses, established fruit and nut trees, an enclosed netted vegetable garden, chicken coops, stockyards, and two separate septic systems (reedbed and transpiration). The property offers easy access without negotiating traffic, and furnishings may differ from photos and are optional.

Local services nearby include public and private schools, an IGA supermarket, service stations, novelty shops, a butcher and bakery, cafes, the Plough Inn Hotel, a bowling club, and a golf club.

Distances to nearby locations are approximately 20 minutes to the boat ramp at the end of Violet Hill Road, 10 minutes to Bulahdelah boat ramp, 30 minutes to Seal Rocks and Cellito Beach, 33 minutes to Tea Gardens and Karuah, 44 minutes to Forster, and 50 minutes to Raymond Terrace and Taree.

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