There is something undeniable about true country style. That unique Australian bush elegance. There are tonnes of tomes dedicated to it, trying to capture its essence and offering tips on how to recreate it. Yet some places just have it. They’re full of grace and ease, and that warm familial sense of welcome.

Nulla Nulla’ is one of those elegant few, with natural style in spades. It perches proudly on a gentle rise above Dungog, peering straight down the mainstreet, yet also observing the rolling hills and rural calm of surrounding farmland. It is a unique position. One that provides vista upon view, and view upon vista, that changes from every vantage point.

* Nulla Nulla’ has been home to four generations of the Alison family

* Two-storey Edwardian style homestead holds court on an easy 55 acres on eleven separate titles

* Nulla retains and celebrates many of its original features, including beautiful wrought iron work, timber flooring throughout, wide verandahs and four well-drawing fireplaces

* The house is made of special imitation stone weatherboard, which sets it apart from other timber homesteads in the district

* A wonderful iron bullnose roof stretches around the upper storey and the roof gables to the finial

* Four large bedrooms and two upstairs gabled annexes means there has always been plenty of space for growing families

* The changing seasons can always be caught by the numerous spots to relax, from the open porch to the cosy den, not to mention the sitting room perfectly positioned to enjoy the morning sun

Its gracious grandeur comes from the extra high ceilings and the use of beautiful timbers throughout, such as the unusual valance on the balconies. Yet it is not austere; this is a home for living, that has loved and been loved over many years.

The gardens whisper of years gone by, of family gatherings and celebrations, of children coming and going, and plenty of playing. Huge figs hug the hillside, while well-established wisteria winds its way around the arbour between the house and coach shed. There are citrus groves and ample beds of flowers and evergreen foliage. There’s even a grass tennis court in the front yard.

To say it’s steeped in local history is an understatement. Now is the time for a new page in the album, for a new family to join with the Alison’s heritage and take over this Federation gem. It is a truly rare offering, one with strong pastoral and personal links to the town it oversees from its uniquely pretty perch.

View Nulla Nulla via the youtube link below.