This 4.7 acre property is nestled up a country lane in the sought after Congewai Valley. With stunning views across to the beautiful Watagans National Park, this retreat is a world away from the noise and bustle of town. Set on the edge of the beautiful Wine region of the Hunter Valley yet only 18 mins to the town of Cessnock, an hour to Newcastle beaches and just 2 hours from Sydney. Glass doors provide uninterrupted views to the east across the valley. Featuring high ceilings, mains power, two brand new reverse cycle air conditioners, a slow combustion wood stove, three large water tanks (over 40,000 litres) and a great average rainfall. Keep your own chickens with a delightful walk-in coop with its own water supply. An open plan interior with a large timber wall and quaint church doors that divide the space. The kitchen, living, dining area enjoy the views with a separate bathroom and laundry off to the side. An artist's studio, office and sleeping area is adjoins. Large barn doors open onto a north facing entertainment/parking area with a double carport. A secure storage area is at the rear of the building. The house garden is full of established grevilleas and native hops a haven for bees, bell birds, native pigeons, king parrots, kookaburras and black and yellow cockatoos. The dam home to pardalotes, coots and wrens. Kangaroos, wombats and black tailed wallabies. The five cleared acres, set in two paddocks, are a metres from the Great North Walk track. Features: - Dwelling Entitlement (STCA) - Skymesh NBN with landline phone - Back up wifi - 4G access + data phone calls via internet - Dog fenced top paddock - Valley views - Dam