"Country House for the City Mouse" - set on 27 acres with deep river frontage - SOLD BY AUCTION

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle where you can relax & take the stress out of your busy daily routine, then look no more. This magnificent Bert Read Architect designed solar passive home is nestled on a very private 27 acre (11.07 ha) block offering rare wide, deep river frontage within an easy 12 minute drive to Queanbeyan CBD , 25 minute drive to Canberra's CBD or just 10 minutes to the new Defence Headquarters.

A long tree-lined driveway meanders up to this unique single level home providing good set back ensuring absolute privacy and seclusion whilst perfectly positioning the home to take full advantage of the magnificent panoramic views over the Molonglo River to the bushland reserve beyond. Low maintenance gardens frame the residence showcasing a great balance of exotic & native plants while also being home for a rich array of native fauna & flora.

A sun drenched open plan includes sundrenched formal & informal living areas, 3 large bedrooms and double carport. Extensive use of timber, sand rendering and glass throughout creates a sense of harmony with the landscape and blurs the distinction between indoors and outdoors. Features solid Ash timber kitchen, high raked ceilings, tile flooring, open fireplace & in-slab heating.

Entertaining will never be the same again. Invite all your friend over for a BBQ on the large north facing terrace who will be in awe of the picturesque river vista. They can also enjoy a dip in the river to cool off on those hot summer days or a relaxing stroll around the open grasslands with a blend of bush, which is also ideally suited for the horse enthusiasts.

This is a rare opportunity to buy a very special rural hideaway on a very usable river frontage block with good grass cover and majestic views. Escape the hustle and bustle of the City & enjoy a great country lifestyle only minutes to Canberra.

Feature summary:

• Bert Read Architect designed solar passive home

• 27 acres (11.07 ha) approx with Absolute privacy and seclusion

• Absolute deep river frontage with uninterrupted views to river and valley and native bushland

• Native wild life abounds

• 3 double bedrooms. All with magnificent views.

• Segregated master with WIR and private ensuite.

• 2 bedrooms with floor to ceiling BIR.

• Second main bathroom

• 2 large separate hot water services

• Large open plan living area with open/slow combustion fire place with uninterrupted views

• Meals area

• Large open plan modern kitchen with Ash benches and cupboards

• Separate laundry area adjoining kitchen

• Segmental in- slab heating throughout including all bedrooms and bathrooms

• Large outdoor paved entertaining area overlooking river

• 3 phase power

• Large double carport adjoining house with direct undercover access

• Smaller tool shed.

• 22500 gallon water tank (approx)

• Large 0.8Ml dam (approx)

• Riparian water rights with pump to smaller water tank for stock, domestic and fire fighting equipment

• Small fruit orchard

• Short 10 min drive to Queanbeyan.

• Close to Headquarters of Defence and Bungendore

• Owners taken care to keep land weed free and have planted many native trees

Features