56 Sunset Ridge Drive

The Phone Code for this property is: 23670. Please quote this number when phoning or texting. The house is situated upon a hilltop of a 4-acre property looking north over state forest, with a gentle slope downwards to a dam and forest. The house was designed by a well-known local architect Steve Gorrell, and built by a local builder, with solar principles in mind. It is situated in the township of Bellingen. The generous windows give superb vision all around the property. The residential component is at ground level and has its own access drive and 'single in house garage'. It comprises of 4 double bedrooms with the master bedroom having its own walk-in robe and Ensuite bathroom, complete with double facilities. It has a northerly aspect and the warmth this room achieves in winter is amazing. The other bedrooms are all double bed sized, and are served by the main bathroom, complete with Spa Bath and separate toilet, adjacent. It has a large lounge with a full northerly aspect. A Coonara wood fire is fitted. It is connected by double doors to the dining room again facing north, which can take a ten seat table and chairs including ancillary furniture. The Kitchen/family room is similar size to the lounge and also enjoys a northerly aspect together with some easterly aspect. The kitchen is a 'U' shape at the back of the room. It was professionally designed and fitted by local experts. There is a veranda accessed from all three main rooms. It is roofed with Polycarbonate sheeting and is self-venting. There is a single garage giving the lady of the house direct access to the kitchen and laundry in all weathers. There is an individual toilet within the laundry. All ceilings in the house are at 2700mm in height. Underground, from the residential area, is the four-car garage, originally designed to possibly be converted to B & B, and has an ensuite bathroom adjacent. Access is by stairway from the hall above and goes into a lower sub-terranean hall. It has its own drive and has been used as a workshop as well as car parking. It is fitted with a large strong bench making this possible. To the westerly side is a workshop/storage room, and to the east is a further storage room, with a connected 'tank' room for the storage of rainwater, with a connection to Kitchen. The loft is roomy and lit, and has proper access ladder. The garden, around the house is also accessed by its own drive, and through the garage as well exiting on the lower level. The garden comprises of three full block width terraces. All of them are grassed. The top terrace is at house level and has several fruit trees including lady finger bananas, and a large vegetable garden. At this level is also a 3mtr. square garden shed, an elevated solar hot water collector, a wood storage shed, a trailer shed and potting table. Included on this top terrace level is an adjacent 4.5 x 3.8 mtr. Studio, again north facing. It is hardwood lined. The centre terrace, 4 Mtrs below, has a 9.5 x 4.5 metre saltwater pool, with shading by trees and a canopy. It has solar heating fitted, for most of the year swimming. The third level is grassed followed by the lower section, (2+acres) remains as a gentle sloping paddock to a dam at the bottom. There are fruit trees in front of the dam. The dam is fed by water from the house roof. School bus at driveway to local schools. Recent Pest report available. Property Features. Ducted Air Conditioning Built in robes in all bedrooms. Four Toilets (2 separate) Ensuites 2 Garaging for 1 car house level. Garaging for 4+ cars underground. Door Clearance is 2340 mm Saltwater Swimming Pool; 9.5mtrs x 4.5mtrs. Outdooring Entertaining. Garden Shed/ Trailer Shed/ and Wood Storage Shed On the roof and veranda is a fire system powered by engine driven pump. The Electricity supply is 3 phase. Solar: 5Kw Solar panel + 11Kw battery. Solar Hot Water Collector: Solar collector for Swimming Pool for most of year Swimming. Electronic Alarm System fitted. Commentary from Owners. The property has privacy and quietness from traffic, and being elevated, is free from Bellingen Floods. It could be described as a superb family home especially for those doing a Tree-Change. Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner (forsalebyowner.com.au Pty Ltd) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.