Situated in the beautiful hinterlands, surrounded by the rolling hills of the Byron Bay region, this expansive property is less than 10 minutes from the thriving village of Newrybar and 20 minutes from the famed beaches of the Northern Rivers.
Culminating in of 49.77 hectares (approx. 123 acres), the acreage is clean featuring extensive pasture improvement on red volcanic soil, providing the ideal environment for horses or cattle, and comes with a 54 mg water license, as well as 2 large sheds and cattle yards, all in excellent condition. With the extensive frontage to Skinners Creek complete with water holes, there are numerous picnic and swimming spots, plus numerous internal spring-fed creeks.
The residence was extensively renovated in 2010 and has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large car garage. Featuring a contemporary open-plan living space with timber flooring, raked ceilings, and an open fireplace, there is also a generously sized modern gourmet kitchen, making this an idyllic country home.
To capitalise on the stunning surroundings, the interior of the home seamlessly connects with the exterior via sliding doors that open out to a covered deck, that provides the perfect entertainment space with its expansive hinterland views.
Set amongst the surrounding tropical gardens, there is also a large firepit with seating for casual gatherings, plus a covered patio for idyllic al fresco dining, complete with breathtaking country views, a veggie patch and numerous established fruit trees.
The potential to develop this property presents a myriad of opportunities. The existing home is currently ideal for contemporary family living in one of Australia's most beautiful regions. Alternatively, the property could be developed to include a new main residence, plus secondary accommodation.
Fernleigh is considered the most prestigious pocket in Byron Shire's Hinterland region and a substantial land holding such as this is rarely offered to the market. Access to all the amenities of the region including schools, a hospital, retail, cafes, and restaurants, plus the famed beaches of Byron Bay are all within minutes from this property.
This property is 12 minutes to Bangalow and 22 minutes to Byron Bay, plus it is a further 15 minutes drive to the iconic fishing village and beaches of Brunswick Heads. The Ballina-Byron Airport is a 22-minute drive away and the Gold Coast International Airport is an easy 40 minutes drive.