Live in your own private world just 7 Km from the CBD of the University City. A city of education, excellent public and private schools, University of New England, TAFE, Conservatorium of Music, nationally known Art Museum, sports feilds and centres and stunning world class National Parkes. The University of New England is Australias oldest rural tertiary centre, regularly rated tops for graduate satisfaction. One of Australias longest established regional cities, Armidale also services some of the nations best pastoral country. And the beach is just two hours away! Enjoy absolute privacy, "Arden Hill" is beautifully positioned on 11Ha of land, located just of the Rockvale Road in a popular area for peri-urban holdings. Established easy-care gardens with rural outlook from all parts of the house and a large farm dam, plus bore water plus 100,000 litre roof catchment storage. And there is a dressage area with four stables. Tree lined entry drive with lights and automativ security gate. The entrance hall with slate floor leads to the formal reception room – approx. 91 sq.m. – with Jetmaster open fire. The conservatory has a tranquil aspect and slate floor. The formal dining/sitting room also has a Jetmaster open fire wile there is a separate TV room. The kitchen has been crafted in full timber with an island bench, skylight and double wall oven. The master bedroom suite is east facing with a most pleasant outlook and views. It has in slab heating, walk in robe and built in wardrobes in the entry foyer. There is a heated ensuite bathroom with separate lavatory. There are four additional bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite and walk in robe, while three can accommodate queen size beds. There is also a main bathroom, two hot water systems and laundry with a slate floor and built in cupboards. A double lock-up garage is attached to the home with internal entry. An extra feature is the detached billiard room facility – area of the main room is approx. 56 sq.m. – with built-ins, sink and separate toilet, shower and hand basin. A single lock-up garage is attached. Enjoy the absolute privacy of this very special property, if you are thinking of re-assessing your life and find life style, quality of life and brain food important, contact us now!!