Last Listing description (June 2015)
Truly remarkable views over millions of acres of National Parks.
7.5 Acres of mostly cleared open paddocks with enough native bush for privacy.
3 Bedroom Home.
Large 135 m Shed/Workshop.
Close to Public Transport.
Only 15 minutes from Blackheath, 25 minutes from Katoomba and around two hours from Sydney city.
With panoramic views over millions of acres of National Parks, this 7.5 acre property is called 'Mountainview' for good reason. With views to Mount Wilson, Mount Irvine, Mount Tomah, Mount Tootie and even Mount Warrawalong 105 km away in the Hunter Valley! Sitting on the verandah and sipping a cuppa in the warm morning sun is a truly wonderful experience. The Upper Blue Mountains climate is lovely with temperatures never getting above 40 C - in fact while Sydney swelters in the thirties, this area enjoys refreshing temperatures in the twenties. Fresh mountain breezes are a delight in summer, and with the property at 1,070 metres above sea level, occasional snowfall is a wonderful treat.
Sharing its back boundary with the Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park, the property features lovely open paddocks with the comfy three bedroom home situated high and offering simply stunning views. Imagine waking up and seeing adorable wallabies feeding in the paddock with mist slowly rising from rugged valleys surrounding the famous Blue Mountains sandstone rock formations and pagodas. 'It's like your own private Three Sisters' has been remarked several times. Direct access to walking trails in the Wollongambe Wilderness is available right from the property's back gates. The property extends downhill to the National Park boundary, meaning the view is yours forever and can never be built out or screened.
The modern three bedroom brick veneer home is surrounded by a bull-nose verandah and has lovely timber features throughout. Large windows bring the stunning view right into the living rooms and bedrooms. The home features a slow combustion wood heater, new reverse cycle split system inverter air conditioner, new gas stove, new gas hot water system and plenty of storage areas in the large linen cupboard. The home features a steel frame and trusses and a colourbond roof. A massive 100,000 litre rainwater tank supplies ample water. The property features a small section of spring water fed 'hanging swamp' with abundant aquatic life and also a small well providing clear spring water all year round.
The kitchen features lovely Tasmanian Oak timber doors to the cupboards, a modern gas stove, outside venting range hood and a modern Bosch dishwasher. The bathroom has a lovely country feel, with plenty of timber and lovely tile patterns with sparkling brass fittings.
The home is surrounded by established gardens featuring some truly beautiful plants such as a huge Weeping Cherry Tree and a massive Crab Apple that just explodes in huge blossoms every Spring. Beautiful Honeyeaters, Wrens and Finches happily hop along the branches of the ornamental grape vine and shrubs that grow along the verandah. Other quality plants include Daphne, Flowering Plum, Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub, Hebes and of course no cold climate garden would be complete without lovely Rhododendrons and Camellias. Nature abounds at 'Mountainview' and the property would well suit birdwatchers or bushwalkers. The owners have never seen a single feral bird on the property.
The property features a new and absolutely huge 15 metre x 9 metre shed with tall walls and would suit a car enthusiast with plenty of room for a number of vehicles, tractors and still room to spare for an office, mezzanine and work benches. Power is also connected to the shed. The shed also features its own 10,000 litre rainwater tank. The property is fully fenced and divided into three main paddocks and a side holding yard. Horse lovers will enjoy the large horse arena and the property is currently used for horse agistment.
The home features a NBN Broadband Satellite connection and is a short stroll from Bell Railway Station. Bell is in a great central location, being only 10 minutes from Mount Victoria, 15 minutes from Blackheath, 20 minutes to Lithgow and 25 minutes to Katoomba. This property would suit a family or retirees wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of town, but still enjoy easy access to public transport and is only a one hour drive from Sydney's outskirts, and two hours from the centre city.
'Mountainview' would also make an ideal holiday home as it is so close to Sydney you could knock off at 4 pm and be at the property in time for dinner. And the renowned award winning restaurants of Blackheath are only a 15 minute drive or train ride away.
This property would make a perfect location for a Yoga or Health Retreat (STCA).
Offers are sought above $550,000.