This is a house to inspire dreams, a once in a generation opportunity to leave it all behind and enjoy luxurious country living.

A short 3 km drive out of Bellingen, winding up the hill through tall gums and out onto aptly named Sunny Corner. The tunnel of trees parts at the entrance to Lily Pily, to reveal its long and private driveway. It is only once you near the end of the avenue of Jacarandas that you see the house. You will feel a wonderful sense of seclusion, with no one else in sight, and you are only just five minutes from town!

The house lies as a series of pavilions; the roofs floating like interlocking butterfly wings nestled on a ridge above the Kalang River. Facing true north it optimises passive solar heating and cooling. Attracting cooling breezes its elevated position affords views to all quarters, the most stunning being those across the river and up to purple mountains.

Architect designed and subsequently loved and cared for, this stunning house offers modern country living with unique style. Crafted from steel to resist the elements, improve energy efficiency and reduce maintenance, it is strikingly beautiful from the outside and superbly finished within.
Created to enjoy the stunning surrounds, each room flows seamlessly onto the next, incorporating decks and walkways, breezeways and grand windows. A beautiful aspect no matter which way you look.

A modern kitchen lies at the centre of the house, enough to make any chef salivate (what better way to prepare a banquet than while staring over lush fields). Either side stretch the generous living areas, lounge with elevated ceilings, fireplace and clerestory windows, dining room and separately a large family/ media room plus study. Five bedrooms in all each big enough to easily rest a king size bed. Four bathrooms, three as ensuites, and a powder-room finish the house plus air-conditioning throughout.

The grounds are stunning. Manicured gardens surround the house and blend into the rainforest. Lawns to rest and play with a hidden gazebo beneath ancient trees.

Down the hill from the house the original milking sheds are now a large renovated studio for artist or small business/ home office with spare accommodation. A large workshop plus the original late 1800s barn, with yards and fencing, sit adjacent.

Walking through the property leads inevitably to the deep flowing Kalang River. Once dairy land this 75 acre property now boasts 35 acres of rainforest and lush river flats. Designed for low maintenance the riverbanks have been extensively cared for and rejuvenated with the planting of 5000 trees which now form a new forest that shade the ponds where the platypus swim and can be viewed every evening.

Bellingen is a town designed to withstand floods and as the waters recede from the roads, the town resumes its business without pause. Lily Pily’s elevated position ensures flood-proof access to town no matter what. The steel building keeps the house dry and mould free. Here you can enjoy the best of what Bellingen has to offer. Stunning natural beauty combined with a very special sense of community.

Privacy and luxury
Magnificent views from all rooms
Multiple uses
Private driveway
Landscaped gardens
Architecturally designed
Floor to ceiling windows
Separate parent or manager retreat
Commercial grade s/s kitchen
Spacious entertaining areas
Garden dining and lounge “room”
Office
Imported terracotta file flooring
Reverse cycle air conditioning
Guest accommodation
Stainless steel ceiling fans throughout
Never ending water
105,000 litres water storage
1 Km absolute river frontage
Liveable bales on property