Set on the hillside of a beautifully maintained 40+ acres of fertile land is this charming custom-built sandstone home providing a private country lifestyle conveniently located only 18 minutes to Patches Beach, where you can even ride your horse! + Arriving at the property, you are greeted by an electric gate. Once inside, you continue down the gravel driveway leading you up to the grand country manor and fully fenced front yard in a picturesque rural setting + Surrounded by a wide covered verandah on three sides from the south-east to the north-west, the spacious family home welcomes you through the main entrance into a stunning formal lounge room with a wood fire, new built-in cabinetry, and freshly polished timber floors + The adjoining dining area flows from the lounge room under lovely timber fretwork and opens up to the tastefully renovated kitchen with electric cooking, a walk-in pantry, an island bench, and a breakfast bar. This open-plan space has two ceiling fans, air-conditioning and dual access via timber doors out onto the verandah + There are four good size bedrooms, all with new carpet, built-ins, and individual split system air-conditioning units. The master includes a walk-in robe, a ceiling fan, doors to the verandah, and an ensuite with a deep clawfoot tub, twin sink vanity, and a separate shower. There is also a home office at the other end of the hallway, which could be utilised as a fifth bedroom or nursery + A second separate living space is located in the southwest wing of the home and is ideal as a teenager’s retreat, kid’s playroom or art studio. The internal extra-long laundry is located here too. + The main bathroom is neat and tidy and has a large shower, twin sink vanity, and a separate toilet + Other features include nine-foot ceilings, freshly painted interior walls, a 10kW solar power system with a battery, solar hot water, double-glazed windows, a ducted fresh air ventilation system throughout, and four water tanks + A real bonus is the 9m x 9m shed - fitted with modern amenities, making it an excellent option for guest accommodation or potential dual occupancy. In addition, there is a massive 18m x 12m shed with a bathroom, plus two separate carports, providing loads of covered parking + The acreage slopes to the east from the back boundary and levels out towards the front of the property. There are three dams - the dam near the house is approx. 18 feet deep and has a deck leading out to a pontoon. You’ll also find a seasonal creek, plus three paddocks with good stock-proof fencing and two troughs that are gravity-fed water from one of the dams + Being only 10 minutes out of the village of Wardell, you’ll experience all the pleasures of a secluded lifestyle while still being within a 30-minute drive to both Ballina and Evans Head, and an easy 40 minutes’ to Byron Bay With so much on offer here, this property will achieve lots of interest in today’s market, so don’t hesitate to call us today and arrange your inspection. You won’t be disappointed! ***Please note, Google Maps is inaccurate. Please see map provided with floor plan image. Alternatively, use Maps app.***