One of a kind, totally private 105+ acre majestic property on Bundabah Creek, with deep-water access to the Port Stephens waterways. All this, less than 2.5 hours from Sydney and only 2 minutes to the Pacific Highway, be quick as this is a once in a lifetime opportunity! "River Ranch" offers an enviable lifestyle full of boating, kayaking, horse riding, motorbiking, bird & wildlife watching, you name it! Or... sit back with a glass of wine & a book and enjoy the water views. From the moment you first arrive at "River Ranch" with its remote gated access and drive down the 1.2km sealed driveway (usually passing a variety wildlife including kangaroo's, deer, ducks etc), this incredible property is spread across 105+ acres with a number of motorbike, horse riding and hiking tracks plus plenty of paddocks for the horses & ponies, a citrus orchid, large fully fenced free range chicken coups, outdoor fire pit, dams and a 10 metre heated pool for the kids! This property is sure to appeal to those seeking a unique lifestyle property offering both a sea and tree change. The "Ranch House" is situated only 8 metres from the water's edge allowing for water views from most rooms. Enter into the grand foyer, complete with chandelier and immediately be amazed. The chef's kitchen boasts stone benchtops, 2x walk in pantries, plenty of cupboard and counter space plus quality appliances including a built-in microwave and large iLve oven. The kitchen overlooks the open plan lounge and dining spaces and enjoys incredible water views (with the residents often seeing dolphins swim by too). Off the kitchen, the living space is surrounded by louver windows and bi-fold doors extending out to the screened grand alfresco. With a built in BBQ, more stone benchtops and views over the water, this space is perfect for year-round entertaining. Additional living spaces include a games room also opening out to the screened alfresco with bi fold doors, a soundproof theatre room, formal lounge with fireplace and a large study/office space. Upstairs, the huge master suite boasts a large walk-in robe and modern ensuite with heated tiles and towel rails. With skylights throughout, the top floor is filled with natural light and also boasts a powder room and laundry chute. An additional 4 bedrooms each offer water views and built-in robes, two with modern ensuites, one with adjoining WC and the other located beside the main bathroom. Additional features of the main house include wrap around verandas, air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout, plenty of storage, ducted vacuum system, double garage with internal access, extra-long single garage, carport and more. The second residence, the "River Cottage", is a converted barn which features open plan kitchen, living, dining and laundry downstairs, and upstairs boasts a large bedroom with a Juliet balcony, a study nook and a large bathroom. This would make great accommodation for the extended family, Managers Residence or could potentially be used as an Airbnb for separate income. Ideal for horse enthusiasts, the property features a 60 x 30m horse arena, round yard, stables, hot water wash bay, extensive post & rail fencing, shelters and automatic water to all the horse paddocks. The location of this property is so unique, allowing for easy travel by car, boat, helicopter, and could even double as a wedding venue if seeking additional income (STCA). By car: - 12 minutes to Tea Gardens and the shopping precinct, award winning restaurants, cafes, Coles, the Tea Gardens Hotel & more - 15 minutes to Hawks Nest patrolled surf beach and the Hawks Nest Golf Club - 30 minutes to Newcastle Airport - 1 hour to the Hunter Valley wineries - 2 1/4 hours dual lane access to Sydney By boat: - 10 minutes to the Port Stephens waterways - 15 minutes to Soldiers Point - 25 minutes to Nelson Bay - 30 minutes to Port Stephens Headlands for deep water fishing If you are searching for a truly unique lifestyle property originally built by The Leyland Brothers, this is the one for you. A once in a lifetime opportunity! Inspections strictly by appointment only. Contact Stuart Sinclair at Ray White Tea Gardens on 0488 133 998. DISCLAIMER: Ray White Tea Gardens Hawks Nest makes no representations as to the accuracy of the information provided by our vendors. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing. All photographs, maps and images are representative and for marketing purposes only.