Driving through macadamia plantations and past the beautiful lakeside properties on your way to this large family home near the beach, you can imagine yourself coming home. Situated near Urunga, this property represents a lifestyle most people would be delighted to call their own. Pristine beaches only minutes away, a wealth of river waterways to explore and shops and services a short drive into town. Urunga is a low key seaside village located just 20 minutes south of Coffs Harbour and only 15 minutes away from the historic and beautiful township of Bellingen. The region offers outstanding recreational facilities, professional services, great shopping, and a terrific cafe culture. The local airport has daily flights to Sydney - catch a plane in time to get to work! The property is nestled on 5 acres of classic Australian bushland amongst well established, low maintenance landscaping. The peace and quiet is broken only by the calls of some of the 50 species of birds which have been spotted in the gardens. When the coastal breezes whisper, you can hear the sea... The large 4 bedroom family house is spacious and welcoming, with 3 separate living areas. The main entrance, on the middle level, leads upstairs to the substantial living area, with beautiful slate tiles throughout. High ceilings, an open plan design and plentiful windows with views out to the gardens make the space feel expansive and light. The kitchen has plenty of bench space, new electric oven and gas cooktop, large pantry and a bay window that looks out over the deck to the gardens beyond. It's a great place to prepare food; functional and enjoyable! There is air conditioning in the main living area, and ducted vacuum cleaning throughout. Most rooms have television arial connections and telephone outlets. Upstairs, the family zone offers everything you could want for the children or guests. Three large bedrooms, two with built-in robes, adjoin the main informal living area which is perfect as an office, television entertainment area or rumpus room. The large upstairs deck has beautiful views of the gardens. There is a fully tiled bathroom and separate toilet with wash basin on this level. Downstairs, the master suite is the perfect parents retreat with a large bedroom, separate living area, private deck, en suite and and private entrance. There are 2 garages (one of which is electronically operated), another powder room and two workshops with a large storage room. A garden shed houses the ride-on mower and garden paraphernalia, and the woodshed protects next winter's firewood for the slow combustion heater inside. There is a bio-cycle grey water system, 15,000 gallons of rainwater storage and a bore and pump to keep the gardens lush. The fully enclosed vegetable garden is ideal for the keen gardener. This stunning property offers style, practicality and relaxation for anyone lucky enough to call it home. Quiet cul-de-sac Minutes from quiet beaches Peaceful bushland Borders Dalhousie Creek Easily maintained gardens Bio-cycle system 15,000 gallons water storage Bore/pump Reverse cycle air conditioning Slow combustion heater Ducted vacuum cleaning system Fully covered vegetable garden TV aerials and telephone jacks Security screened self-closing doors Slate living areas and master suite Carpeted elsewhere Tastefully decorated Large picture windows