Custom Design Home on 45 acres with Incredible Views

Araluen is a newly built custom designed home and shed with striking architectural features, breathtaking views on approx 45 acres. It offers upmarket country living with the convenience of being close to a town which provides all major services and is rich in diversity. <br/><br/>The buildings have been designed and constructed with passive solar principals and using the highest insulation materials. <br/><br/>The homestead, completed April 2023, is constructed with concrete slab, hebel (insulation) panelling, oak doors, architraves and finishes plus zincalume corrugated roofing.<br/><br/>The passive homestead has been designed to take full advantage of natural light and the expansive views wherever possible. The use of a central wide-open hallway and doorways provides excellent access for wheelchairs and other mobility devices. It has a large open lounge, dining and tv or library area (5-metre ceilings) and features and a stylish stone wall fireplace. <br/><br/>Other Features Include<br/><br/>• Enclosed and heated conservatory room <br/>• Reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout<br/>• Underfloor heating in all bathrooms<br/>• Slow combustion wood fireplace<br/>• Blinds or curtains on all windows<br/>• Double glazed windows or smart glass<br/>• Extra large laundry, workshop and craft room<br/>• Fully enclosed sunroom/conservatory<br/>• Approx. 17 mins from Bathurst<br/>• Flow & return system provides instant hot water throughout<br/>• 9.7kW solar system & heat pump hot water<br/>• 215,000 litres of rainwater storage<br/><br/>Central to a country homestead is a practical and functional kitchen. This homestead features the very latest trends such as, stone benchtops, striking light fitting, Neff oven, 900 Bosch induction cooktop and hood exhaust, Fisher & Paykel double dishdrawer, electric waste bin and instant hot water.<br/><br/>Accompanying the homestead is a separate large storage shed with multiple possibilities. It is currently configured in two halves. One half with machinery storage and the other half with two separate rooms and modern bathroom. This shed would be ideal as a separate office, guest accommodation or home-based business, such as a winery or cellar door (STCA). <br/><br/>The farm offers the opportunity to run approx. 15 to 20 steers/heifers, 100 head of sheep or horses. The land and shed would aslo be ideal for a vineyard or similar. The paddocks are open grazing with scattered trees, dams and excellent fencing. The property entrance, homestead, shed and garden are all beautifully framed with approx. 700 metres of post and rail timber fencing.<br/> <br/>To arrange an inspection or to discuss please contact Richard or Deborah.