'Longwood' – A Labour of Love, A Work of Art and Absolute Solitude

What began as a blank canvas 11 years ago, Longwood has evolved into a beautiful collage of landscaped gardens, flowing waterfalls, hidden secrets and a grand homestead all situated on a breathtaking 22 acres with dual creek frontage. Luxurious and private – Longwood is a Masterpiece.<br/><br/>Several thousand tonne of convict sandstone from Balmain in Sydney make a striking entrance and feature throughout the main home. Teamed with monumental wharf timbers sourced locally and from Western Australia. Softened with delicate antique European doors, the details of this build are beyond compare.<br/><br/><br/>Main House: <br/>5 bedrooms over 3 levels, 4 bathrooms, 5 living areas, home theatre, designer kitchen and bar, 2 fireplaces, multiple entertainment zones, grand home office, 4M high Bromley painted walls, grand polished concrete breezeway and staircase and 5M wide gallery space finish off this statement home. <br/><br/>Outside the luxury inclusions continue with cosy firepit space, mineral pool and cabana complete with cantilevered pizza oven and entertaining area, open decks and views over the dam and beyond to endless forest covered hills<br/><br/>Creek House:<br/>Tucked away in the forest like Sleeping Beauty’s cottage, the natural waterway flows peacefully down the waterfall and into the deep crystal-clear private swimming hole. <br/><br/>Extensive landscaping and tropical planting add to the wonder of this magical 2nd dwelling. Outdoor entertaining areas and timber decking surround the home and pool. A firepit, spectacular stone Moongate and organic veggie garden complete the picture for extended family or second income. <br/>3 Bed, 2 Bath, plenty of car parking.<br/><br/>Observatory:<br/>Continuing the journey along the creek frontage you will stumble upon a traditional Japanese Minka. Ready and waiting to be transformed into a secluded retreat, an Onsen or perhaps a library There are endless possibilities for this magical hut.<br/><br/>Shed / Studio: <br/>Down by the entry to the property and on the banks of Willow Vale Creek is the perfect studio for your own creative pursuits with timber floors, high ceilings and loft. There is no shortage of inspiration from the old growth forest that surrounds.<br/><br/><br/>- Supreme privacy and endless views to the mountain ranges<br/>- 2 dwellings – 8 beds, 6 baths, 2 pools<br/>- Outdoor entertaining with cantilevered pizza oven<br/>- Landscaped gardens, orchids and forest<br/>- Waterfall and stunning swimming hole positioned under the <br/> Creek House<br/>- Observatory/Japanese Treehouse with views down the creek <br/>- 2 creek frontage<br/><br/><br/><br/>Services and Inclusions:<br/>- NBN<br/>- TRIAD External Sound System throughout the gardens<br/>- 34.3Kw solar system<br/>- State of the art security system <br/>- Ducted Air conditioning throughout<br/>- Underfloor heating<br/>- 80 squares of Sydney Sandstone throughout the main house<br/>- Energy glass for thermal control<br/>- 3 x 22,600L water tanks<br/>- Endless water supply from the river<br/>- Ample locations to land a helicopter<br/><br/>- 7 Mins to Hinterland Way – the main artery for travel around <br/> the region<br/>- 8 Mins to Heart of Bangalow Village<br/>- 18 Mins to Byron Bay<br/>- 12 Mins to Newrybar