479 Rawdon Island Road

Rawdon Island NSW 2446

As soon as you enter the huge gates with old style coach lamp posts, the pressure of everyday life somehow drifts away. The landmark began in 1881, as a School and accompanying School Masters Cottage that has, over its lifetime, been lovingly and carefully modified to maintain the history, story and heart of the original architecture. An immediate emotional connection to the past, the focal point of the property showcases soaring bespoke cathedral ceilings, rustic recycled timber floors, old school doors with brass handles, iconic chandelier pendants and antique fireplaces.You will be immediately hypnotised by the luxuriously grand scale architecture of this residence. The original Schoolhouse has been meticulously maintained and converted to a private living zone with old school picture windows and cathedral ceilings, giving a feeling that time has stood still. The School Masters Cottage evokes warmth and character delivering three large scale bedrooms, Cheminees Philippe fireplace, exposed brick walls and white panel windows. The Grand Master Suite unmasks a magnificent dressing room that will have you playing the part of a Hollywood icon. The renovations of the second tier level have been synthesised perfectly to enhance the original charm of the cottages and features a guest residence with makeup room, dressing area, ensuite, living zone and additional two bedrooms and terraces with a view of the river. The gourmet kitchen has been modernised, still in keeping with the era of the home, and compliments the expansive open plan dining and living space. A seamless flow from indoors to outdoors, the farm style wrap around verandah and formal terraced enclosure offer endless possibilities for playing host. This magnificent residence is placed on 8157Sqm of direct river frontage, providing deep water access to the beautiful Hastings River on The Mid North Coast of NSW. Situated in rural countryside surrounds, Rawdon Island is conveniently located within a picturesque 20 minute drive to the coastal town of Port Macquarie and offers one hour flight times from the airport to Sydney and Brisbane. One of a kind, Heritage listed and an architectural treasure of yesteryear. If you have an appreciation for uniqueness, historical importance, character and charm, be prepared to fall in love with this iconic art form that is Rawdon Island Schoolhouse and Masters Cottage, Rawdon Island NSW.andbull;Bespoke timber ceilings and a combination of old school picture and sash windows andbull;Modernised chefs kitchen with quartz island benchtop, Miele appliances and six burner gas cooktopandbull;Vast living and dining space boasts a wood fire, stone feature wall and antique pendant lighting andbull;Self-cleaning saltwater swimming pool is complemented by large porcelain tiles and formal gardensandbull;Pool house entertaining and storage area, full size concrete base synthetic grass tennis court and two antique outhouses andbull;Farmhouse style wrap around verandah with timber deck and ceiling and antique wall sconces andbull;The bathrooms boasts floor to ceiling marble tiling, quartz dual vanities and monsoon shower heads andbull; Three bathrooms have underfloor heating with timerandbull; Back to base alarm systemandbull;Gourmet entertaining area features a colour palette of antique white, wood and glass pendantsandbull;Spacious butler pantry offers easy accessibility to the indoor/outdoor entertaining areas andbull;Concrete water tank with 85,000 litre capacity and an old well with electric pump for irrigationandbull;Solar operated gate with black outdoor lantern style coach lights andbull;Ducted air conditioning, reverse cycle air conditioning and a gas fireplace in the old Schoolhouse andbull;Wide entry hallways, high ceilings, recycled timber floors and Schoolhouse doors with brass handlesandbull;Alfresco entertaining area is accessible from the living area and both wings of the homeandbull;Luxurious master suite offers a huge dressing room with marble benchtop and copious storage andbull;Outdoor guest bathroom, ceiling fans, tin roof, feature chimneys, rose bushes and recycled fittingsandbull;Wide side access, boat ramp with powered winch, jet ski dock and deep water river frontageandbull;Lush green manicured grounds and magnificent sunset views over the glistening waterfront andbull;Within 20 minutes drive to Port Macquarie Airport, Hospital, University, CBD and stunning beachesThe information contained in the advertising of this property is not based on any independent enquiries or knowledge of the agents, and the vendor and agents expressly disclaim any liability arising therefrom. The accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed, and prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries and form their own judgement as to these matters.