Rural Retreat Alongside the Colo River

Resting alongside the Colo River, one of the Hawkesbury's best kept secrets, lies this captivating cottage, blurring the lines between a blissful country homestead and a cosy mountain cabin. Ideal for large families or as a rural weekend retreat, this quaint abode provides ample space to spread out and take in the idyllic bushland surrounds. <br/><br/>Recently renovated, the flood free home showcases a contemporary country aesthetic, offering the perfect blend of style and comfort. Beautiful Cypress pine timber floorboards extend throughout with vaulted ceilings and gable windows illuminating the open plan kitchen, living and dining area, while a combustion fireplace adds some rustic charm for those cooler evenings. <br/><br/>The home boasts 5 bedrooms, each with built-ins and a top floor teenager's retreat which could be used as a sixth bedroom or study, with its own 'eagles nest' balcony. The main bedroom reveals a walk-in robe transitioning to a stylish ensuite and access to the deck via stunning glass and timber doorways. <br/><br/>Upon stepping outside onto the extensive verandah, the uninterrupted views of the encompassing trees create a much sought after sense of wilderness, where the only neighbours are the local wallabies, kookaburras, and cockatoos who come to visit.<br/><br/>Tucked away beneath the shade of towering gums, a sumptuous pool sits elevated off the hillside, with an expansive timber deck ideal for soaking in the sun or bathing in nature.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, the rural retreat includes a substantial array of amenities for the avid hobby farmer, with 3 acres of arable land bordered by the road and river, suitable for cattle or horses, a bore water supply, chook pen, numerous fruit trees and vegetable gardens, and a sizeable 95 square metre workshed with 3 phase power. <br/><br/>Features: - Beautiful cottage set amongst a 10.73 acre bushland parcel - Recently renovated flood free 5 bedroom homestead bordering the Colo River - Top floor teenager's retreat could be used as a sixth bedroom or study - Main bathroom, family sized laundry, and second living room - Cypress pine timber floors, ducted air-conditioning, combustion fireplace - Contemporary country style kitchen with Ilve 6 burner gas oven and walk-in pantry - Extensive verandah overlooking vegetable gardens and fruit trees - Hillside pool with surrounding timber deck shaded by trees - 3 arable acres bordered by the road and river - Large 95 square metre workshed with 3-phase power supply - 15kVa backup power generator with 3 day runtime<br/><br/>Contact your friendly Cutcliffe agent today to organise a visit.