16 Frances Dun Close

For exclusive access to River Realty VIP properties please join http://bit.ly/RiverVIPs today, or SMS 'RiverVIPS' to 0428 166 755. What the Owners Have Loved Most "We've loved waking up to the warmth of the north-facing aspect and taking in the beautiful rural views each day. There's a genuine sense of peace and privacy here that is hard to find, while still being just minutes from Paterson Village and Maitland's everyday conveniences. The separate accommodation has also been invaluable, providing a comfortable and private retreat for visiting family and friends, and adding a level of flexibility that has suited our lifestyle perfectly." The Location Tucked into the green folds of the Hunter Region, Duns Creek is the kind of quiet rural pocket people dream about when they picture a tree change. The historic Paterson village is just minutes away, with its primary school, IGA, cafés, pubs and a pretty park on the Paterson River, while Maitland is less than a 15-minute drive for larger shopping. Peaceful, leafy and welcoming - yet never far from everything you need. Paterson - 5 min (5.2km) Maitland - CBD 17 min (16.3km) Raymond Terrace - 19 min (22.6km) Pokolbin - 47 min (49.3km) Port Stephens - 53 min (69.1km) Newcastle - 56 min (46.6km) The Snapshot This is a property built for more than one household. Alongside the four- bedroom main residence sits a fully self-contained second dwelling, rebuilt in 2020, with a bedroom, open-plan living, kitchenette, bathroom, and peaceful rural views. It offers room for extended or multi-generational families, a private retreat for visitors, or the option of additional income through short-stay accommodation. There's enough beautiful space here for everyone to spread out and still feel at home. The Home Set on a peaceful rural parcel and oriented to capture the very best of its north-facing aspect, Birdland is the kind of property that reveals itself slowly - first through the established gardens and grapevine at the entrance, then along the wrap-around verandah, and finally through the private rural and garden views that follow you from room to room. Built in 1998 and thoughtfully extended and updated since, the main residence pairs solid country bones with a list of recent improvements. The kitchen was renovated in 2022 and works hard for daily life. It opens to a dining area and flows into a 2022-built living room with double cedar doors framing the garden beyond. A separate formal living and dining room, complete with French doors to the verandah, gives the household a second, quieter space to gather. Accommodation is generous, with four bedrooms in the main home. The master enjoys its own garden outlook and French doors to the outdoors, along with a modern ensuite. Bedrooms two, three and four each open to the verandah and are served by a fully renovated main bathroom with a freestanding bath, walk-in shower and skylight. Outdoors is where Birdland truly lives up to its name. A pitched-roof alfresco provides the perfect setting for year-round entertaining, overlooking beautifully established grounds that have been lovingly cultivated over time. The property features a flourishing 25-tree olive grove, a productive orchard of oranges, mandarins and lemons, along with an original grapevine that adds both character and a sense of history to the landscape. The in-ground saltwater swimming pool is a favourite place to gather during the warmer months, while the dam provides a picturesque focal point and forms part of the property's extensive irrigation system. Beyond, the rear paddocks and rolling rural outlook create a truly idyllic country setting. Adding to the property's appeal is a comprehensive irrigation system, supported by a shared Paterson River water licence, ensuring the gardens, orchard and olive grove can be maintained with ease throughout the year. A standout addition is the fully self-contained second dwelling, completed in 2020. With its own bedroom, open-plan living, kitchenette and bathroom - plus double-glazed sliding doors opening onto the same rural views - it has been a treasured space for family and friends. A four-bay carport, double garage and workshop round out the practical offering. For families seeking space, flexibility and a slower pace without sacrificing connection, Birdland offers a lifestyle that's increasingly hard to find. SMS 16Fra to 0428 166 755 for a link to the online property brochure.