658 Caniaba Road

Enjoy the tranquillity of rural life just 14 minutes drive from Lismore CBD in popular Caniaba, 16 minutes from Casino and 45 minutes from the coast. This property offers the perfect blend of rural living and convenient access to town. Set on a generous 2.63 hectares (6.4-acre) block, the Queenslander style residence is surrounded by an established orchard, vineyard, natural rainforest and a dedicated koala corridor. Home Features This home has an expansive open plan, air-conditioned living area with featured timber flooring which seamlessly connects to the west facing kitchen, fitted with electric cooking appliances, rangehood and dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is a versatile air-conditioned breakfast room that can function as a sitting room or office space and a large family room with outlooks to the north and west. All three bedrooms are fully carpeted, two with ceiling fans and built-in cupboards. The main bedroom also features an air conditioner for added comfort. The second bedroom has been extended so that a fourth bedroom could be created. The three-way bathroom includes a bathtub and shower cubicle, separate toilet and separate vanity area. There is a second hot/cold shower on the north of the house. Outdoor Living The kitchen features a sliding door that opens onto a large, covered timber deck with western views over the neighbouring valley and dams, forming a peaceful retreat or entertainment space. The front southern entrance also boasts a timber deck, with a dual staircase, including a gauzed morning sunroom. There is a single carport located under the eastern side of the house. Gardens and Water Supply Rainwater collected from the house and shed roofs is collected in a large concrete tank which serves the main residence. Extensive hours have been devoted to cultivating a wide variety of fruit trees - citrus, avocados, mangos, stone fruit, figs and others with rows of vines passionfruit, boysenberry, kiwifruit and grapes. Irrigation is supplied from two large water tanks that gravity-feed tree sprinklers throughout the grounds. The tanks are filled from a dam at the property's entrance. Land Use and Wildlife The property encompasses approximately two acres of rainforest and features a separate, fenced horse paddock on the northern side. The western boundary has been cleared to enable access to the koala corridor. Storage and Sustainability Storage is well catered for with a 6m x 9m shed connected via a breezeway to a second 6m x 6m shed. Sustainability is supported by a small solar system installed on the shed roof and a solar hot water system on the roof of the main house. To arrange a private inspection, please contact Gary Ghilardi on 0438 868 627.