619 Brookby Road, Hawkesbury

Located in the extremely attractive Omaka valley and accessed along a tree-lined driveway, this property is well sheltered and provides privacy, peace and opportunity to generate income. With an appealing roofline, macrocarpa-lined vaulted ceilings and broad verandahs, this impressive home sits well in the centre of the block. Spacious open plan living is complemented by a separate sitting room with a Jetmaster fireplace, enjoying ready access to outdoor living and an attractive, unobstructed view across the lawn and a ha-ha to a meadow bordered by mature oaks. The well-appointed kitchen boasts a stainless-steel bench, induction cooktop and double oven. A master bedroom with en-suite is located on the western side of the house while the eastern wing features a two-bedroom suite complete with a kitchenette, ideal for accommodating family, visitors or AirBnB guests. Pop-up sprinklers keep lawns green while raised vegetable gardens, a greenhouse and orchard help keep the larder full. There is an inground swimming pool and an allocated space for a tennis court or croquet lawn. Extensive plantings of several varieties of oak trees offer shelter, shade and an impressive display of colour in autumn. Stables include a tack room and hay storage while a three bay implement shed with a concrete floor is large enough to house a horse truck. There is a 60m x 24m horse arena and a set of cattle yards. The property is well fenced, a springfed stream flows through woodland on a lower terrace and an allocation of four paid up shares in the Southern Valley Irrigation Scheme provides an opportunity to develop vineyard or other more intensive land use. Handy to town services and the airport, this is a very appealing country estate with income potential, an opportunity to taste the good life in New Zealands sunniest region. ...