MIA CREEK - $500000

Description

With a premier Alpine Way location close to the ski resorts and all the attractions of the Snowy Mountains, this is a magnificent country manor mud brick home in the classic Australian style with wide wrap around verandahs and french doors leading from all rooms. With country views down the Thredbo Valley one can relax in the cool of a summer evening and enjoy twilight on a still night. The mode of construction means this home is cool in summer and warm in winter, and has low noise transmission. With creek frontage and a beautiful rural setting the vendors say that "twilight on a still night is magic". There is a council approved dual occupancy lofted apartment that is ideal as manager's quarters, or a home away from home. Additionally there is a separate fully serviced garage/out building with potential for many uses. Plus, there is scope for second floor expansion of up to 100 m2. Upon entering the house there is a "mud" entrance which is adjacent to the "disabled" bathroom (fully compliant with the latest regulations), internal laundry and drying area, so that dirty boots and wet coats can be left conveniently at the door. From there the living area is to the right, sleeping areas to the left. The main lounge has a grand stone fireplace, and high ceilings with room for a large dining table and seating by the fire. Adjacent there is a dining area next to the modern European style gourmet kitchen. This layout means that you can have a couple of living areas for your guests privacy or make one the formal dining room, whatever suits your style. The kitchen is fully equipped with Caesar stone bench tops, glass splashbacks, two walk-in pantries; "the best kitchen I've ever cooked in". From the entrance the hallway leads to the bedrooms. Five of the six bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with heated floors, and open through the french doors to the verandah. Currently the house is set up for eight guests in four double rooms, with the owners using the remaining two bedrooms, and the self contained flat is currently tenanted. Plans are approved for adding to the owners area, by converting the roof void into a master bedroom , bathroom and siting room. Water is an important factor of life in the country and Mia Creek has got it all! A dual instantaneous hot water service exists so you never run out of hot water, the service is fitted with a variable speed Grundfos water pump to maintain constant water pressure under variable demand. Additionally there is a "hot water loop in the ceiling" for instant hot water and water savings because you don't have to run the tap waiting for hot water. The fire fighting system connects to a separate 22,000 litre water tank, which is also available for garden needs. There are two 49,000 litre rainwater tanks which can be topped up by the property's bore. The property has three phase power, sewage waste is handled by the latest "worm farm" technology with a semi-commercial capacity. Other features include "hydronic" heating throughout, with timers for floors, water and central heating; the "Hager" timers are fully automatic and even allow for daylight saving and leap years. The gardens are planted with a mix of hardy native shrubs; the looking after them is a breeze with external taps at each corner of the house and a drip feed watering system fed by the 22,000 litre water tank. Don't worry about water for the gardens as this system is separate from the house and can also be fed by the property's bore. This is a truly unique property in a beautiful location, and is the perfect size for a country retreat or a lifestyle change with a wonderful way of life. Built by craftsmen it is offered under replacement cost, and must be inspected to really appreciate.