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“RURAL SPLENDOR WITH POTENTIAL – Make your mark on this tightly-held property, which offers picturesque views, rural lifestyle and plenty of potential to renovate and extend.
Constructed in 1978, this solidly-built family home is changing hands for the first time, offering its new owners the chance to kick off a new era for the much-loved property known as ‘Timberly’.
Featuring 9.02 hectares (22.3 acres) of undulating land, which is split fairly evenly between heavily timbered areas and grazing country, the versatile property provides for a range of agricultural pursuits.
Two large, fenced stock paddocks allow for the farming of livestock, with the arable soil featuring a mixture of summer and winter grasses.
The property is fully fenced with stock-proof fencing comprising of galvanised star posts and barbed wire, with the side boundary featuring split timber posts and barbed wire.
Three stock dams ensure the property is well watered for livestock or horses, while a small feature dam in the house yard creates picturesque water outlook that adds to the property’s lovely tranquil setting.
A water fountain close to the home also adds to the ambience, while the home’s elevated south easterly orientation provides picturesque farmland and mountain views from every aspect.
The property features a sturdy brick and tile roof homestead, with covered wraparound verandahs providing a multitude of areas where you can sit back and enjoy the serenity of the landscape.
With many original features still in place, this lovingly cared for home has been well maintained by its owners, offering a traditional charm suited to its rural surrounds.
The front entry opens into the long open plan living and dining area, which flows into the u-shaped kitchen at one end, offering a large, practical hub for connected family living.
An exposed brick wall surrounding the built-in slow combustion wood-fired heater at one end of the room creates a charming and cosy living space, with a tiled hearth and timber mantel adding to its rustic character.
A brick archway also creates a feature out of the entry to the kitchen, where the original timber-look cabinetry and laminate benchtop provide plenty of storage and preparation space, while open timber shelving offers a decorative, country-style touch.
A Westinghouse electric wall oven and grill and Simpson four-burner electric cooktop cater for all the essentials for the family chef, while two huge windows floods the space with natural light.
Expansive windows are also a feature in the open plan living area, creating a light and bright interior that enhances the sense of space.
A Daikin inverter reverse-cycle air conditioner and ceiling fan complement the wood-fired heater, ensuring you can keep the area comfortable all year round.
The home’s three bedrooms also feature ceiling fans to keep them cool in summer, while a combination of curtains and roller blinds provide privacy and complete control over the level of light.
The queen-sized master bedroom features a full wall of built-in cupboards, while a linen cupboard in the hall provides extra storage.
A full bathroom and separate toilet located in between the two children’s bedrooms offers convenience and practicality, with the laundry in the adjacent room, while a second bathroom is located at the end of the rear verandah and features a toilet, basin and shower recess.
The home’s external features are among its chief attractions, with the long rear verandah connected to a spacious covered alfresco area that is ideal for outdoor dining, while the built-in bricked bar at one end adds to its entertainment potential.
A single Colorbond garage with workshop space and a built-in bench provides plenty of space for all your tools, while an attached single carport and garden shed storage offers additional covered storage for family vehicles and other outdoor equipment.
An external home office or storage room and another old shed up the back of the property provide a range of versatile storage options, while a greenhouse offers potential for plant-lovers.
The home’s picture perfect surrounds provide a secluded retreat where you can enjoy a traditional country lifestyle in a peaceful rural setting, while the property’s location on the outskirts of Paterson ensure all your day-to-day essentials are just a five minute drive away.
The quiet riverside village of Paterson offers all the key amenities a small supermarket, local butcher and medical practice as well as a charming café and historic pub, while a large commercial centre and range of supermarket, retail outlets and culinary hotspots are less than 20 minutes away in Maitland.
The picturesque Paterson River and areas like the tree-lined John Tucker Park also offer plenty of recreational options, while a local primary school is ideal for young families.”