This lush retreat-style home is set upon five acres, environmentally designed and constructed of double brick. The home features some of Australia's finest timbers from red cedar, Huon pine, kiln dried hardwoods, western red cedar and Oregon. Oriented to the winter sun this ensures comfort throughout summer and winter. Panoramic views of gardens, river flats, farmland, and the beautiful Bellingen Mountain range. This architecturally designed home instantly impresses with its floor-to-ceiling glass windows, timber French doors, louvres and pitched ceilings that exude opulence and ensure a seamless flow from the inside out. Features of this must-see property: -Four bedrooms, two with built-ins. -A master suite with built ins, privately located with its own ensuite. -Upstairs bedrooms have their own large balcony, making a fantastic teenagers retreat. -Spectacular views from the upstairs gallery, huge rumpus/student area with separate bathroom. -Two downstairs bathrooms with marble floors, the main bathroom includes a cast iron professionally re-enameled claw foot bathtub and custom Australian red cedar vanity. - Office with internal/external doors and plenty of storage. - A classic Oregon kitchen with Miele appliances, gas cooktop and custom Italian rangehood and an open-plan living that spills out to alfresco entertaining area with covered living space and louvre roof operation by remote. - Terracotta tiles downstairs and polished timber upstairs in a neutral colour palette. - Easy access to the sparkling cement in-ground swimming pool with hot tub which is self-cleaning and operates remotely via smartphone app (Astral pool). -Wide verandahs surround the home with a large entertainment area for alfresco dining. -Cathedral ceilings, exposed timber beams and cypress lined ceiling. -Air-conditioning throughout. -Solar panels reducing electricity costs by 75%, with an 8.5kW back to the grid system, on both the main house and shed, all controlled via app (solar web). -A separate double garage with an additional two parking spaces available (7.0mx13.0m) Lots of storage for boats, cars, caravans and farm machinery. -For the handyperson there is a double car shed with workshop and lockup storage (7.0mx7.3m approx.). -For the animal enthusiasts there are two separate paddocks for horses or other livestock. -Avid gardeners will enjoy the native gardens, the scent of gardenias, many varied nut & fruit trees. Bird life is prolific in this garden. Town Water