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255 Chowan Creek Road
Chowan Creek NSW 2484

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 10
Land area: 63ha
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"Sunshine Haven Farm" - Former Australian Home of a US Vietnam War Hero, Must Be Sold!

The Australian home built by former Colonel David Hackworth, known as Hack, is up for sale. The home which is on 155 acres is located near the historic village of Uki, in the Gondwana Rainforest World Heritage Area, Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.
The property is a haven for bird and wildlife where wallabies and kangaroos can be spotted grazing and platypus swim in the creek.
The homestead, completed in 1981, is built of Rosewood, Cedar, Silky Oak and Australian hardwoods. Built by Colonel Hackworth and his expert carpenter nephew, Sean, it is unique in that every room has an entry and exit point. The master downstairs bedroom, with office space attached has an ensuite bathroom complete with handmade tiles and artistically arranged by Paul Forman. There is also a separate guest ensuite annexed to a covered open plan, outdoor barbeque area.
With regard to the location of the property, Hackworth often told locals that he had access to a Pentagon computer, and assessed through US Army intelligence that the Chowan Creek Valley is the safest longitudinal and lateral based area in all the South Pacific Region in the event of fallout from any nuclear accident or explosion. In spite of this, Hackworth built a stainless-steel nuclear fallout shelter on the property which has been converted into a spare water tank which holds 45,000 litres of water.
A two-room studio with cathedral ceilings was built in 2009, it has its own separate water tank and electrical supply. It is within walking distance of the main house. Other structures on the property include equipment sheds, a plant nursery and an on-site, sealed storage area.
Water supply to the property is through an underground spring and the property has a dam or lake that holds approximately 60 million litres (13 million gallons) of water and is approximately 30 feet deep. There are two private swimming holes along the pristine Chowan Creek as the creek meanders along the western boundary.
The property was also used by noted Australian author Robert G. Barrett as the setting for his novel "The Godson".
The current owners bought the property in 1994 and named it Sunshine Haven Farm befitting the beautiful surroundings consisting of rainforest of Cedar, both red and white; Mahogany; Rosewood; Tallow; Teak; Birds Nest ferns; Staghorn; Elkhorns; Lily Pilly; centuries old Austral Grass Tree, and Tree ferns. A fruit basket or citrus, banana, pecan, guava, mamma sapote and mango trees also grow on the property. It is also perfect for a few head of cattle and your prize horses.
Sunshine Haven is only 6.4 km from the charming village of Uki, where you'll find cafes, galleries, and essential services. It's also just 52.8 km* from the Gold Coast International Airport and 61 km* from the vibrant town of Byron Bay, offering easy access to both natural beauty and modern conveniences.
The Tweed, a picturesque region north of Byron Bay, was named as one of the Top 25 Best Destinations to visit in the world in 2027 by Lonely Planet. It was the only place in Australia to make the list. IMAGINE living here!
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Property Details for 255 Chowan Creek Rd, Chowan Creek

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Rural
Land Size
63ha
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About Chowan Creek 2484

The size of Chowan Creek is approximately 12.5 square kilometres. There is 1 park, covering nearly 43.0% of the total area. The population of Chowan Creek in 2016 was 37 people. By 2021 the population was 57 showing a population growth of 54.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Chowan Creek is 60-69 years. Households in Chowan Creek are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $800 - $999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Chowan Creek work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 71.40% of the homes in Chowan Creek were owner-occupied compared with 71.40% in 2016.

Chowan Creek has 20 properties. As at 31 August 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Chowan Creek is $1,405,789 while the median value for Units is $730,038.
There are currently 1 property listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Chowan creek on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, no properties were sold in the past 12 months in Chowan creek.

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