PEPPERCORN HILL - $600000

Description

"Peppercorn Hill" is a 40ha property that is located an easy 15 minutes from Bathurst and which reflects 20 years of love and care by its owners who are retiring to a smaller property now that their children have all flown the nest. Just imagine - you are 850 metres above sea level looking down a valley where eagles soar and being spoiled by the milder climate afforded by the property's location. The house boasts views from all the rooms; of the in-ground pool and surrounding gardens, to the views down the valley, where at night you can see the lights of town, through to the east where you can welcome the sunrise from your bed. The garden, small orchard and olive grove, all organic, can provide you with many of your needs: seasonal fruit and vegetables, preserved produce throughout the year and beautiful oil from your own olives. The features that set this property apart include: Located on the school bus route, with an excellent choice of schools, plus Charles Sturt University The light and spacious house, designed by distinguished architect, Henry Bialowas features five - six bedrooms, three bathrooms, sitting room, family room, combined dining room and kitchen. Cellar/laundry on lower level. Swimming pool. The inground pool offers refreshment and exercise from early October through to April. Garden: well-designed, water-wise garden, with vegetable plots, small orchard and olive grove; all organic. 1/3 of the land is suitable for grazing, the remainder is timber and native vegetation; all accessable by 4 WD or perfect for beautiful bushwalks Bird-life: Abundant and varied, from little honey-eaters, and swallows, finches,numerous species of parrot, to majestic wedge-tailed eagles. Five Dams, and 22,500 gallons of storage for fresh house water. Outbuildings: Garage/shed; small shed; potting shed; stable; poultry house and yard; duck pond and yard; dog yard; cattle yards. Waste water treatment system; recycles all house water. In short, this really has to be seen to be believed!