Welcome to the glorious panorama and tranquillity of this extraordinary large acre lifestyle property located on the edge of Great Dividing Range in the historic area of Black Mountain in the New England. Featuring 42 hectares of undulating country with a multitude of eucalypts. Grassy paddocks along with hidden gullies and streamways feeding into dams. The striking views and vistas take in eastern hills, expand south to Armidale and beyond, then reach westward to Mt Duval. From the windows of the home these beautiful 'scapes are picture-framed and allow enjoyment of magnificent sunsets and the sparkling night-time cityscape of Armidale, just 15-20 minutes away. Features of the property include:- Homestead: - 4 bedrooms, master suite with en-suite, opens to glassed sunroom - Excellently maintained kitchen with dining area and living space with ambient wood heater - Lounge with a second wood heater opens to a glassed atrium with spectacular near and far views - Study, home office or media room. Current owners have worked from home to the world using internet for two decades. - Renovated main bathroom and separate toilet - Studio room adjoins single garage/workshop - Multipurpose block building as storage shed, green house, dog kennels, etc - Rainwater storage capacity of 90,000 litres with two pumps. Paddocks and Infrastructure: - 7 paddocks with 4 dams including one large dam with pumping capacity and a spring fed dam - Sanctuary to many birds and mammals including kangaroos and wallabies, ducks species, parrots, eagles, hawks, kookaburras and many finches, as well as deer, echidnas and koalas seen close to home - Barn/farm shed, chicken pens, machinery/tractor shed, horse yards - Property includes Yamaha Rhino All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV); outside planters, pots, art pieces, ornaments, tables; assorted farm and garden tools - Last carried stock in 2013 mostly cattle with a small capacity to be expected - Temperate climate with average rainfall around 800ml p.a. This peaceful and very private property is close to Armidale with its wide selection of schools and cultural and sporting activities, and to the Guyra community further north on the New England Highway. Established scenic walking paths through three stroll gardens and beyond open different aspects of the landscape to enjoy. The lifestyle opportunities that come along with this fantastic property are simply amazing. Genuine potential buyers are invited to visit and immerse themselves in this sanctuary. For further information and inspections contact Tim Randell 0401 178 786. *All information contained here is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries*