This multi-level home is set on over 1.5 acres (6,482 sq m) and is a heavenly hideaway close to beach, river, Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and Urunga. Offering four bedrooms plus study/nursery, two bathrooms and toilets, third shower, open plan living, high ceilings, under cover parking for three cars, workshop and virtually perfect privacy in a rainforest setting teeming with birds.

When you arrive at this property your first impression may be that of a small home/cabin set privately in the rainforest but you will be pleasantly surprised at the space this home provides and the clever design that is so subtle from the outside yet so rewarding from the inside. With three optional entrances there is great vehicular access with undercover parking for three cars.

As you first enter this home you are still not aware of how much it has to offer until you start to investigate the various levels and what they hold in store for you. The front door brings you into the entry foyer, with slate tiles and feature lead light windows. From here, if you remain on the same level you will discover bedroom two (approx 4.5 x 4.5m), carpeted with built in robes, fantastic fun loft bed for the kids and lovely, private, garden views.

Bedroom three (approx 3 x4m) is also on this level, is also carpeted with built in robe and gorgeous garden views. The main bathroom is here on this level as well and offers separate shower and bath, timber vanity, dual flush toilet and again lovely private views with quality slate tiles throughout.

Upstairs now, we find the superbly spacious and somewhat opulent main bedroom (approx 7 x 4m) with beautifully high ceilings (up to 4m), “northern lights”, more feature leadlight and more beautifully private garden views. There’s an ensuite bathroom with shower, hand basin and dual flush toilet as well as a study nook and a separate study/nursery (approx 3 x 2.5m). In fact, depending on your needs, this upstairs area could also be set up as a self contained bedroom with bathroom and living area.

Back to the entry foyer now and down three steps we find the open plan living/dining/kitchen area with leadlight “possum window”, glass atrium style sitting area literally taking you into the forest, lovely high ceilings, covered verandah and more private rainforest views.

The kitchen has new bench tops with plenty of cupboard, drawer and bench space, electric stove and cooktop, double sink and rainforest views. The living/dining area is carpeted, the kitchen has cushion vinyl and both the verandah and the “atrium” are favourite sitting spots at different times of day/year.

If we once again return to the entry foyer and head downstairs we find the laundry and third shower and toilet which then provides access to the fourth/fifth bedroom or guestroom (approx 4 x 2.5m) with yes, you guessed it, more private rainforest views as well as the third covered car space.

Outside, this property is a delight with over 1.5 acres of your very own coastal rainforest providing a perfect playground for birds of all kinds, together with pristine privacy just 5min drive (8 km) from the beach and the Bellingen River. The double carport also has dual access front and back so drive in one way, park and then drive straight out the other way.

Out here you’ll also find the separate workshop with loft and timber floors as well as power and lights – the ideal place for tinkering, repairing, relaxing or “hiding out”. This whole block is decidedly low maintenance with extensive rainforest that has had any lantana and other weeds lovingly removed.

As far as the position goes it is fantastic, being just 15 minutes (18km) drive to Bellingen, 15-20 minutes (21km) drive to Coffs Harbour and just 10 minutes (12km) drive to Urunga. If you’re a water lover, you can’t go wrong here with the Bellingen River just 3 km away and offering great fishing, boating, skiing and swimming or if it’s the beach you prefer its just 5-10 minutes (8 km) to patrolled North Beach, 5-10 minutes (5 km) to private Tuckers Rock Beach or 10 minutes (11 km) to the river mouth at Urunga and on to the big blue Pacific Ocean.

So, a magnificent home, in a magnificent setting, so close to all that you might need or desire and priced to get your attention. If it sounds like this could be your now home then call to view at a time that suits you – phone Guy Saddleton Real Estate on 6655 2458. Open 7 days to 7pm.