PLEASE READ: Due to the current COVID-19 situation, all open homes attendees are required to be pre-registered. If you see an inspection time advertised please ensure you are pre-registering. For exclusive access to River Realty VIP properties join http://bit.ly/RiverVIPs today, or SMS 'RiverVIPS' to 0428 166 755. Escape to your own rural oasis and enjoy the lifestyle benefits of owning a small acreage just 10 minutes from a large urban centre. Offering the chance to get away from it all without being too far from city conveniences, this stunning Brandy Hill property features around four acres of natural bushland that gently envelope the home to provide a tranquil sense of peace and privacy. Set back from the road behind a stand of trees and established gardens, the four-bedroom home offers a touch of traditional country ambience, with a covered front verandah, an abundance of natural materials including timber and slate, and a cosy wood-burning fireplace in the central living area. The home has a practical, family-friendly design, with the bedrooms located in their own separate wing, which can be closed off from the living spaces with a door at the end of the hallway. The bedrooms are all well-sized, with three including the master featuring built-in wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors and combination ceiling fans with lights. Plush carpet and cream-coloured walls make the bedrooms feel cosy and comfortable, while large windows with venetian blinds ensure they are light and bright. The master suite also benefits from its own air conditioning unit and an updated ensuite, while the family bathroom, separate toilet and a good-sized laundry are conveniently positioned with easy access from the other bedrooms. The neutral colour scheme of the bedrooms flows through to the home's spacious living areas, where the natural light flooding through the large windows enhances the warm tones of the cream walls. Rustic slate flooring and timber architraves and skirting boards also add layers of natural texture to the traditional styling of the rooms. The home has two spacious living areas including a carpeted lounge room off the front entry hall, and a large open plan family and dining room that connects seamlessly to the adjoining kitchen and rear outdoor entertaining area. The kitchen has been given a modern update with Caesarstone return benchtops, crisp white underbench cabinetry and stainless steel appliances that contrast nicely against the earthy tones of the slate flooring. Adding to the kitchen's pleasant ambiance is its stunning triple aspect, with three expansive windows providing a perfect link between the home and its peaceful natural surrounds. The grand covered alfresco area at the rear of the home creates an additional connection with the landscape while also significantly extending the home's usable living and entertaining spaces. A pitched roof, matte black ceiling fan and stainless steel balustrade give the alfresco area a spacious, contemporary feel, making it the perfect spot to enjoy an evening meal, entertain friends or sit back and relax while keeping an eye on the kids in the nearby inground swimming pool. The saltwater pool, fire pit areas and citrus trees provide plenty of leisure activities for members of the family to enjoy, while a fully fenced horse paddock, bird aviary and secure dog yard ensure there is plenty of accommodation for pets of all sizes. An attached extra deep double garage and a separate two-bay Colorbond shed with roller doors provide ample storage space for family vehicles, outdoor equipment or tools, while an additional small shed is the perfect storage area for your firewood. Located in the quiet suburb of Brandy Hill amongst other small acreages, this fantastic property provides the perfect opportunity to embrace a rural lifestyle while still being close to town, with the shops, schools and amenities of Raymond Terrace just 10 minutes away. The central location also provides great connectivity to the region's wider attractions, with both Nelson Bay and Newcastle around 45 minutes away, while a 25 minute drive to Newcastle Airport puts you in reach of capital cities and major regional destinations across Australia. SMS 52Brandy to 0428 166 755 for a link to the on-line property brochure.