491 Upper Wilsons Creek Road

Upper Wilsons Creek NSW 2482

Although fully connected to the grid, birds and rare amphibians do tend to outcompete the evening news but there is always something more interesting to watch outside the windows (and if you dream of living close to nature your dreams come true here!)
At 1,052 ft elevation the habitation provides 100% frost free living in a subtropical mountain paradise with an open outlook (which sympathetic landscaping and thoughtful planting of the surrounds both enhances and reflects).
Aspect is open directly to the North, not overlooked from anywhere nor impacted by a single light at night from any neighbouring property. Even headlights of cars (rarely) passing by along the the valley floor can not be seen at night.
With 180 degree views of pristine forest and rocky escarpments out across the valley even a seasonal waterfall appears during rain. The landscape extends from east to west across a secluded Northerly facing saddle to provide extensive level grounds with ample lawns and parking (hard to find in this location) surrounded by lush easy maintenance gardens and established feature trees, all set above the frost line, (as PNG Bat Plants growing out in the open will confirm).
The block and buildings are perfectly orientated for winter passive solar gain and lie close enough to the coast to benefit daily summer sea breezes flowing up over the gap in Koonyum Range (conveniently set to the North East so that winter sun floods the site from first thing in the morning).
A private walk under canopy grants access onto the Blackbutt Plateau in Mount Jerusalem National Park a jewel of unspoiled rarity and ecological significance which sustains the only old growth forest remaining in the shire (never logged), and the only surviving field of Coral Lichen on mainland Australia a unique and pristine prehistoric remnant landscape (not accessible by road or any public walking trail). It is a stiff climb but the views from here, surrounded by 800 year old trees at over 2,000ft are breathtaking.
The pavilion style main building is constructed out of hardwood, raised off the ground and clad with Colorbond to provide a sturdy and substantial, low maintenance dwelling with separated study below, and 3 double bedrooms and entertainment spaces above, inter-connected by breezeways, covered decks and walkways. The master bedroom with modern en-suite is secluded to the rear via a covered walkway suspended above a gently running stream and 'secret garden'. Expansive glass and high ceilings feature throughout the home, affording high set fans, a light and airy feel with stunning backdrops through the numerous windows to bring the outside in.
The spacious well appointed shed is a steel framed structure (also clad with Colorbond) housing separate light filled studio, or entertainment / rumpus space, (and storage) that is private from the dwelling, with a polished concrete ground floor, fully tiled washroom small separate laundry and Blackbutt flooring in the loft. This building also enjoys a stunning outlook from ground floor to mezzanine through a 7 metre high wall of north facing glass, and eastward off the two Juliet balconies (a sliding glass door onto one of these opening to a private forest view to towel off in the the morning sun after a solar heated shower).
It also houses independent 'garden shed' to lock away equipment and machinery behind a roller door.
Owner moving overseas so inclusion all my 'tradies' tools, property maintenance equipment, machinery (and back up generator) is offered in this 'walk in walk out' exchange.
Completed 1996 and 2009 respectively both house and shed feature modern touches such as remote control fans, dimmer switches and extensive LED lighting inside and out and both are council DA approved with formal occupancy certificates.
Envirocycle AWTS septic system is currently set up to accommodate 5 bedrooms but can service 10 people with sufficient extra land application to transpiration infrastructure (very doable in terms of ground available for the added ETA beds this requires).
The two quality built structures are carefully orientated so as not to impact upon each other, and (although the dwelling itself is listed as 3 bedrooms) all are generous doubles with 'built ins' and between them the two structures comfortably expand to twice that number when visitor numbers demand, (and could do so formally with future planning application).
Consistent rainfall and extremely fertile soils keep this land lush and green for 12 months of the year, and (with accessible land kept in reserve under low level vegetation behind the home) more level ground could be opened up (or built upon) should poly tunnels, workshops, a small market garden or 'hobby farm' concern be your heart's desire.
With two beautiful secluded swimming holes in the creek at the bottom of the driveway, (one of which is contained within the property boundary), several swimming spots dotted along the creek and infrastructure already in place to service a (potential) spring fed swimming hole on the lawn between the buildings, you are spoiled for choice of cooling off dips without ever having to drive out of the valley.
2x 15,000 litre water tanks are automatically topped up daily. Crystal clear and bountiful (primary rainforest) subterranean aquifer drinking water is drawn from a (licensed) bore that in 9 years has never run dry (while the 'frog ponds' and pretty garden water features are gravity fed by spring), so the riparian right to pump domestic water directly from the creek remains an unutilised third source of unlimited water for this property (and the river flat purely serves as a bonus level shaded 'picnic site' for enjoying lazy days in secluded water holes or to marvel at the magic glow of fireflies and glow worms lighting up the river banks and forest all around an evening camp out.
Houses that don't conform to individual taste can be added to or modified, (and this one is architect designed to facilitate). But mountains can not be moved, nor imperfect building orientation or 'lay of the land' be changed at any price, (and in terms of aspect, in this location, this block just can't be beaten). Blackbutt Plateau shields the whole block from southerly winds and westerlies do not impact the dwelling either due to the curvature of the valley conveniently directing them to the opposite side. Best of all, the sun's trajectory aligns perfectly with topography and feature trees to flood the dwelling site (and both 'family' bathrooms) from 8.15am of a mid winter's morning (delivering all day sun when you need it most and keep the living spaces more shaded when you don't).
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