With A View To Tapping Rich Potential

Newcastle Herald

Saturday January 28, 2006

By MICHELLE HARRIS

THE 10-hectare (25-acre) property 809 Old Maitland Road at Bishops Bridge is nestled among bush and grazing paddocks with views of the nearby valley from the house.

The recently listed property offered "seclusion with convenience" because it was within a short drive of Maitland, a spokesman for listing agency Stewart Hicks Real Estate said.

The house is well positioned on the property and has three large bedrooms.

The interior was recently re-painted and the house includes a slow-combustion heater, a new kitchen and a renovated bathroom.

There is a double garage and a single carport.

The spokesman described the property as "flexible" and suitable for use as a horse stud, a vineyard or an olive grove.

Given the property's location, the house could possibly be converted into a bed and breakfast business.

The property includes modern tanks, two dams and a tar-sealed road that stretches from the front gate to the house.

The spokesman said this property would appeal to someone looking for a "tree change", to experience a rural lifestyle.

It is listed for $660,000.

For information contact Stewart Hicks Real Estate on 4933 6444.

Door open on water sports

THE buyers of a 12-hectare (30-acre) property at Coolongolook can enjoy a river paddle, swim or fishing session at their convenience thanks to the 200 metres of river frontage that the property has.

Number 130 Kennedys Gap Road, Coolongolook, is set among park-like grounds with views of the surrounding countryside that can be enjoyed from the house.

The three-bedroom, brick-veneer home is one level and has black post and rail fencing.

This house has an open-plan living area with about three-metre-high ceilings.

All three bedrooms are double size and there is an ensuite in the master bedroom.

The house has reverse-cycle air-conditioning and a slow-combustion heater.

The walkway from the double carport to the house is covered.

The property is serviced by two 20,000-litre water tanks and there is a natural spring on the property.

There is a three-bay lockup shed and a catch-pen for animals, because the current owners have a small herd of alpacas.

The property was the realisation of a dream for the owners, but the lure of being close to their grandchildren had proved too hard to resist, a spokeswoman for Dwyer Young PRD Nationwide said.

The property is for sale by auction at 10am on February 25 at the Dwyer Young PRD Nationwide Nabiac office.

It is estimated that bidding will open at about $600,000.

The house will be open for inspection each Saturday before the auction between 10am and 10.30am.

For information or to arrange a detailed inspection, contact Dwyer Young on (02) 6554 1688 or 0401 749 774.

© 2006 Newcastle Herald

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