Nature retreat set on private bushland sanctuary - 22 acres

Nestled into the hillside, this split-level chalet-inspired family home on 22 bushland acres celebrates its natural surroundings to offer absolute tranquility for those who appreciate peace and privacy – plus the convenience of being just minutes from everything. <br/><br/>Designed to maximise the pristine bushland location and cleverly oriented to optimise passive solar design, the residence enjoys a sense of light and space with soaring raked ceilings and stunning extensive windows for luxuriating in the incredible lush views in every direction, rich hardwood floors and even a cute pot belly fire for cosy evenings together in the open plan living/dining.<br/><br/>Enjoy breakfast with the birds, with the country kitchen (boasting ample work surfaces and an entertainer's oven with 5-burner gas cooktop) a few steps from the large, covered deck that takes in the gorgeous elevated views and mountain breezes. This is truly the perfect spot for entertaining friends and family while you spot koalas and wallabies with the kids, or for quiet reflection during the spectacular silence of stunning sunrises filtering through the trees. <br/> <br/>Sleep among the stars in the spacious upstairs master retreat, with its expansive use of glass creating connection with the outdoors complemented by a modern bathroom and built-in robe, plus two bedrooms and bathroom downstairs with an additional rumpus that could easily be converted to a fourth bed or guest retreat; and a large home office space for those days where you can't tear yourself away from your gorgeous home and want to work amid the gentle calls of native birdlife.<br/><br/>The current owners have respected and celebrated the surrounding natural environment, the house gardens alone boasting several hundred native plant species. About 70% of the property, comprising valuable tall eucalypt forest with rainforest-lined ephemeral rocky creeks, is protected permanently under a Voluntary Conservation Agreement.<br/><br/>In addition to the large shed with workshop, the fully-fenced house yard has plenty of room for kids and pets to play safely while you gather your daily harvest from the impressive veggie garden. You're also just across the road from a huge conservation park, offering ample walking and mountain bike trails for family adventures.<br/><br/>If you're looking for the ultimate tree change and the chance for your family to get back to nature without having to sacrifice easy access to modern conveniences, including quality schools and plenty of shopping options, contact Ronni Grevell of Craig Doyle Samford for your opportunity to explore this lovely home. <br/><br/>- 3-bed + study chalet-inspired home on 9 bushland hectares<br/>- Additional rumpus offers easy upgrade to fourth bedroom<br/>- Plenty of storage, including the naturally-cooled wine cellar space<br/>- Absolute peace and privacy with stunning natural views in every direction<br/>- Open plan living leading to large covered deck for outdoor entertaining and cool breezes<br/>- Conservation Park across the road with ample bike and hiking trails<br/>- Software-controlled combination of solar battery 24v and solar plus grid 240v power<br/>- Abundance of natural fauna including koalas, wallabies, echidnas and bandicoots<br/>- Well-stocked veggie garden, hundreds of documented native plants and 6.7 hectares of almost untouched protected bushland <br/><br/>** Full list of attributes available on request