Garry Knapp Realty

New to market, a stunning, log house hobby farm or weekender with a light plane landing strip, X factor design features and a creek that's never run dry!

Established on 6.56 ha with approximately 10 acres cleared. The balance is native forest regrowth that can be cleared if desired. Located less than 2 klms from the tourist icon of Ellenborough Falls it is just 45 minutes from Wingham. If you are a pilot the options are much quicker and more funðŸ˜Š

This property has real personality. Visually, before you step inside, there is the aircraft landing strip sweeping away to the south, and then the hexagonal 360-degree observation room roof feature catches the eye, you will likely not notice the tiered or terraced symmetrical contour that wraps around the air strip, so reminiscent of a Sri Lankan tea plantation. The soil is bursting with fertility and these established terraces are pregnant with potential to grow stuff utilising the freshwater spring bubbling with life nearby and so essential to sustainable production. 

Built from an Alaskan sourced, log house plan, by a "fly in fly out" hobby pilot owner, the building was an unfinished symphony that our vendor came across and was inspired to complete. 

The finished product is a creatively renovated, solid and sound, earthy weekender. It is built with locally milled, solid native hardwood timber log walls with classic log home "notched corners". It is structurally and visually enhanced with bearers, beams. rafters and purlins of various native timbers of every colour. Remarkably, only natural materials and oils have been applied (no paint or plastic). The interior is literally "visually liberating". Individual artistic expression has been unleashed. The dÃ©cor is punctuated with functional items of copper, brass, glass, recycled Spanish roof slate and beaten historic iron all pulled into harmony by glorious slabs of locally hewn recycled and polished native timber. 

The overall effect is very unique and exceptionally pleasing to the eye.

2 expansive bedrooms, both ensuited, are centrally situated and reflect a freeform style that's at  the very heart of the building and radiates into the living area, which is open plan reflecting the natural utilitarian and casual impact so central to our vendors personal taste. The variety of natural timbers in play create a warm canopy effect exuding earthy conviviality. 

With verandas and balconies that flow seamlessly too all points of the compass especially front and rear there are expansive views available from what is a superior block with an elevated but easy location, one can enjoy distant mountains and shimmering evening sunsets.

The interior is full insulated and an efficient and powerful wood burner easily provides heat when required,

The property is purposefully established off grid, notwithstanding on grid options of power are very handy. It has a state of the art 8 kilowatt solar power system with brand new lithium batteries and hot water system feeding energy to brand new wiring and plumbing. This infrastructure is established in the large useful basement with concrete floors perfect for storage workshop or other purposes including if desired additional accommodation. 

In addition there is a near new large barn style shed and carport with concrete floors and power. 
Tank water (two tanks total 45,000 lts) is supplied from  the shed roof and there is a septic sewer system. The property itself is water secure. Apart from having a significant natural spring which is a huge bonus for any horticulture activity or hobby farm plans it has the legendary Brinawa Creek (which has never been known to run dry) on the Southern Boundary. This is easily accessed, and has a large clear pond perfect for family recreational use in hot summers.

The vendor invites Expressions of interest. 
Contact the agent for inspection times and price guides.

&quot;Six Gums&quot; Elands - a Mountain Lodge, with landing strip.

Situated high on a plateau, surrounded by National Park, sub-tropical rainforest and mountain scenery is the peaceful village of Elands. At the highest point and at the heart of it, is this deceased estate - with 4 large sheds and a cosy 3 bedroom cottage.

With a big sunny rear garden and  fruiting trees it's just a stone's throw for the famous Elands "Oxygen Farm", close the world famous Ellenborough Falls and charming Wingham is less than 40 minutes scenic drive towards the coast beaches. If you love mountains, trees and biodiversity you will be in heaven.

•	Established on a a 2567 m2 block a 3 bedroom cottage. 
        Plus 4 huge sheds with easy access to tar top road front..

•	Enjoy the sunrise and sunsets, with mountain views in all directions, everyday.

•	While it needs some TLC, it's on the grid, has great internet, and a near new Rayburn 
        Heatranger Solid Fuel & Wood burning Stove (with plumbed hot water), making it very 
        convivial, and its vacant, ready for immediate occupation.  Modest renovation will reward 
       you in spades. 



 Vacant Possession is available and Expressions of Interest are invited.  

Call the Exclusive Agent for a guide and more information.

A DECEASED ESTATE -  OFFERING SHEDS GALORE AND A COSEY COTTAGE IN ELANDS VILLAGE

Welcome to "Coombes Gap estate" located off the Oxley Highway immediately adjacent to Mount Seaview Resort, just 50 minutes from Port Macquarie on tar top highway. A mystical sanctuary of biodiversity sequested in multiple hidden valleys of the upper reaches of the Hastings River yet just 14 minutes from the hamlet of Long Flat, 30 minutes from the bustling regional center of Wauchope and a few minutes more to the beautiful coastal beaches of Port Macquarie on the coast.

In the first instance, be on notice, this is not your average forest land! It is in fact more fitting to style it a reserve or retreat for those that seek biodiversity and nature in all its glory. It is a 2938 acre wonderland of wildlife and lush sub-tropical rainforest layered under the dramatic canvas of Mount Seaview as it unfolds down from the heights of the Great Divide to the valleys and the pristine, bass filed Tobin River and the Seaview Resort itself, established on the banks of the upper reaches of the Hastings River. It is cloaked around its North Western boundaries by the Cottan-Bimbang National Park and ranges from undulating to steep timbered country. 

It is comprised of 2500 acres held as 5 Lots under full  independent  titles and 1 lot (Lot 40) of 438 acres held by Perpetual Lease.

Because of its existing biodiversity it is an absolutely perfect candidate for consideration for a BCT (Biodiversity Conservation Trust) plan. Simply carve out your house block and arable requirements and wrap the balance of the land up with Covenants behind a fence to regenerate itself back to its biodiverse destiny. There are significant economic incentives to utilise this magnificent land holding in this manner.  

If your plans were different, options abound. The land has not been intensively logged for over 35 years but selective logging is available. Fencing is sporadic, notwithstanding that there is ample arable land potential. The property has been lightly stocked with up to 100 bullocks in years past. With a commitment to fencing those numbers could significantly increase. It has, for the last 25 years been the life's work of its present owner (a man with a quiet passion for this kind of land) over those years he has collected and assembled the 6 adjacent blocks in order to protect and nurture there glorious sub-tropical flora and fauna that provides the underlying habitat from which has blossomed a literal wonderland of native birds and wild life of all colours, shapes and sizes including but not limited to koalas, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, along with large areas of lush wet sclerophyll rainforest with stands of other mature natives including red cedar.


The property also lends itself to be established as an eco-tourism estate providing kilometers of old forestry trails and tracks leading to every corner of the property, ideal for hiking or trail riding on either horseback, mountain bike or motor bikes. In addition there is extensive frontage and easy aces to the beautiful Tobins River, a perennial stream of the Hastings River catchment and several other creeks including Ralfes Creek which also joins the Hastings all of which flow through the property. They offer great bass fishing and various swimming holes, many that lend themselves to camping and picnic areas. In addition to the land there is a "Base Camp" established on a sunny open saddle around a refurbished Caravan accommodation with full iron roof cover over top, providing a large tractor/carport. It includes a sunny veranda, modern ensuite wing with Gas heating, flushing toilet, solar power and a storeroom wing. There is also all the equipment you could hope for to carry out the restoration or maintenance of the old forestry tracks and fencing including a New Deutz Fahr Tractor with all attachments including a slasher and backhoe, a Farmliner 4x4 Tractor a Val Padana Grader Tractor, a Bulldozer, Polaris Ranger farm vehicle and masses of new fencing materials and other farm stuff.

Having been closely held and purposefully protected by an authentic man, with a genuine passion for the natural realm of the estate, has meant relatively few folk have actually ever had the opportunity and pleasure of being on it!  (Those that have call it Kev's Kingdom )

That is about to change.

He has has had to consider the future. Age demands he must pass the property to new hands. The buyer will likely love the natural world and wilderness and probably have a deep interest in the biodiversity of this sub-tropical forests wonderland.

Options abound going forward. The property has all of the infrastructure to continue to be what it has been for the last 30 years. Or it could easily be re-purposed with boundaries realigned allowing subdivision into 3 large home blocks. Keep one and sell two?  Any of these could be established as BTC's (Biodiversity Trust Conservation) homestead blocks and help save the planet. Given the location and landscape on offer B&B accommodation is another obvious option with its proximity to the flood of travelers passing nearby on the Oxley Highway.

Or it could simply be a holiday home or weekender retreat. A place to escape, hole up with family and friends. Enjoy the smell of wood smoke and fresh air. The sound of the birds and the sounds of silence......and still help save the planet.

If any of this has resonated with you, take the time to learn more. This is a truly rare opportunity. With respect to price the Vendor is seeking Expressions of Interest. The property is seriously for sale. For more information and independent inspections please call the Vendors Exclusive Agent.


Garry Knapp
Garry Knapp Realty.com.au

A GLORIOUS TREASURE OF BIODIVERSITY - YOUR OWN NATIONAL PARK !

If you believe that location is of paramount importance when considering a home or investment, then pause and peruse this easily overlooked little gem.

Foster, Hallidays Point, Diamond Beach & Tallwoods are now arguably among the hottest real estate precincts in Australia. Investment is pouring in.  The sensational benefits make a long list, including handy to the resort mecca Forster/Tuncurry and Taree with its essential services providing excellent standards in Health, Education, professional business and trade backup.  Add to that being less than an hour from Newcastle International airport and easy striking distance to Sydney, all of which provide confidence that core infrastructure and employment is available and the future is bright.

But the "cream in the coffee" is that this place is so "gobsmackingly beautiful"!!  Holliday home or retirement home or both?

65A Red Head Rd is just 3 hours north of Sydney, sequestered on the sunny northern perimeter of Hallidays Point, bathed in northern sun with views overlooking beautiful Black Head Beach, the Ocean Pool and Hallidays Point Shopping mall. 
It's just an easy 5/6 minute amble down the road to the bushy beautiful coastal walkways that drop you onto the warm and welcoming shimmering sand of the beach itself. Walk the dog daily, pick up a coffee at the beachside cafÃ© and nourish the soul. Black Head Beach is the jewel in the crown of this resort style location. Within a radius of 30 minutes' drive you have access to, dozens of bays, coves,  surf beaches and lakes. Tallwoods International Golf Course is 5 minutes way and fabulous Forster is 15 minutes away with shopping, convivial cafes and restaurants. In addition if you enjoy boating, fishing, skiing or kayaking this place is paradise. Inshore the beautiful Lakes district or off shore it's big game and tight lines, it's got it all. 

So this was mums house and our vendors (the family) full of memories have decided to let it go. From the road, it is a handsome home with solid and sound brick & tile construction established on an easy care landscaped 640m2 block.  A clever split level design allows for a separate lounge and a modern kitchen dining area with access to a rear balcony that overlooks the bay.  Accommodation is provided by 3 double bedrooms with water views and built in robes (the master has a spacious walk in). In addition there is a tiled floor, rumpus-style second living area lounge, all supported by two bathrooms and toilets. Hot water is solar powered. Finally, there is a large well-lit sunny lockup double garage with internal access and, a bonus! There is a side access to the rear garden ideal for the boat or caravan. This is an honest well-built home. It is ideally suited to nesting or investing. Holiday home or retirement home? Or perhaps both. 
It is tidy but naturally, a little dated. It will reward renovation "in spades" but that's not essential now. This is about the land and location. It is top shelf for the money.

This is a deceased estate and it will be sold. The Vendors instruct Expressions of interest be invited. 

To view call the exclusive agent Garry Knapp of Garry Knapp Reality.

Nest or Invest  -  Hallidays Point a holiday haven location!  Bring your dreams!

31 sun soaked acres (approximately 12 acres cleared and the balance spectacular bio diverse ancient Sub Tropical Raine forest and Native trees)

The homestead is a solid native hardwood character filled colonial 3 bedroom cottage with study, sunporch and wrap around verandas. As a bonus there is a free standing studio with water and power, capable of conversion to B&B or additional accommodation. There is a rustic old wooden slab rural shed and a relatively new chicken coup.

The property is on the grid, has a septic sewer system and is water secure care of a large spring fed dam and 25,000 litres of roof supplied rainwater stored in 3 tanks.  The property would support 16 to 20 Steers or other horticultural activity such as Macadamias nuts, citrus or olive trees and it already has a significant extensive Bulb flower garden.

This estate is what dreams are made of. The climate supports lush and vibrant growth and bio diversity. Close by the homestead are 6 Jacaranda Trees, 2 giant Morton Bay Figs (magnets to King parrots and other feathered species) complimented with Peach, Apple, Lemon Olive and Pomegranate trees. The property has lovely gardens and literally abounds with birds.

Age has caught up with our Vendor and she has reluctantly decided to sell.

The Property is available for inspection during the holiday season simply contact the agent to arrange a suitable time or confirm when the Open homes are scheduled.
Expressions of Interest are invited.

Tilbaroo Cottage Estate - 196 Tilbaroo Road Elands - A beautiful, breathtaking, 31 acre wonderland country estate - first time in market in 40 years!

There is nothing as good as this in the Elands precinct!  A 1656m2 flat, regular shaped block with beautiful views out over the renowned Elands community "Oxygen Farm" to the distant mountains. Bordered with beautiful deciduous trees which provide brilliant displays of autumnal colour every year and dappled sunlight in the heat of summer,  it is situated almost free of immediate neighbors on a corner block. Just waiting for you.
Zoned "RU5 Village" to allow for all manner of community applications but primarily perfect to build your dream home from log cabin to mudbrick, from bog standard conventional with all the convivial comforts or eco friendly. Power and phone are on site and internet reception is excellent.  Its a blank canvas!
If you dream  to be in a village, or hamlet country style caring community this location is absolutely perfect.  The store and Post Office are walking distance along the bitumen road (close to the quaint primary school and handy to the popular Community Centre.  If you've had enough of city life,  traffic, car exhaust and noise and you yearn for country life (but not hardcore down on the farm) more like an Aussie version of a county village this could be your main chance.
Its on the tourist route to the famous Ellenborough Falls {Just down the road)  which offers other options for those wanting to rustle up a bit of jingle to help the budget but don't come here for the cash this is about living health and happy, longer. Our Vendor has indicated he is keen to sell and has advised a reduced price of $250,000!!. Come take a look you wont be disappointed.

Price reduced- $250,000 A bargain building block in Elands high country Hamlet!

Our Vendor has recently advised more urgency to complete a sale and instructed a fixed price reduction. The property has a fresh building entitlement approval and can now be purchased for $365,000!

If you dream of heading to the hills to escape and build your mountain lodge this is amazing value so be quick.  An easy amble from the world famous Ellenborough Falls, it is 5 minutes from Elands General store, an hour from Taree and just 3 hours from Sydney.

Sitting at 860m above sea level with spectacular views towards Mt Comboyne this 25 Acre block is just waiting for someone with the pioneer spirit to reveal its former glory.

 Power is handy and ample water is available from natural sources. It enjoys a long South East boundary frontage on the Brinawa Creek which locals claim in 100 years of settlement has never dried up! In addition inside the NE boundary is a natural spring fed gulley creek running to a dam site making it ideal for permaculture farming if you're into that.

The property is protected from the winter Westerly winds by 30 years of hardwood regrowth. This was originally cleared with the exception of some majestic ancient rainforest on the southern slopes. The altitude places it above the fog and frost lines and facing NE towards the mighty Ellenborough Escarpment (and Falls) it picks up the comforting summer breeze providing a great aspect to go off grid and deploy solar and wind if desired.

There are two entrances to property. One at the Beech Road NE bottom boundary and the other near the top of the Beech Road end of the South Western boundary on the ridge summit line. There exists the remains of an internal road (originally the old Beech Road) between the two. Earlier in time (back in the late eighties and nineties) our Vendor prepared access utilizing this old road contour. The NE slope was originally cleared from gully to ridge. There are 2 ideal homestead site options. The existing graded cuttings for a split level option  as prepared by our vendor years ago  (see pics). Or the top of the ridge which can be cleared and levelled. There is a beautiful mature Bunyan Tree close to the split level house site.  A bonus is that the original base camp shed is still in place on the cutting. It needs some TLC but a long weekend's work would restore it to its full convivial function. If it wasn't there it would have to be built!

The hard yards have been done. Back in the day, regardless of the season,  the vista from the proposed house site was simply breathtaking. Subsequently groves of hardwood timber have rejuvenated hiding the views. Selectively mill the timber for cash or to build your mountain lodge and reveal the views.  See the photo images as evidence of the bounty that awaits.

Elands/Bulgong/Bulga is a dedicated tourist area with a strong community and, supporting local dances, fairs and market days.
The local Primary school, Health Centre and General store are a few minutes from the property.

Perhaps you want a simple tranquil bolt hole somewhere to escape relax and read a book or maybe you want a tree change some where less complex, somewhere to connect with nature, and perhaps write a book?
Either way be sure to check this one out it is a beauty.

Garry Knapp Realty
Lake Innes

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Gwaine Robinson

Jenny Magill

Stewart Rex

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