488 Old Ferry Rd, Ashby is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 6 parking spaces and was built in 2004. The property has a land size of 24640m2 and floor size of 194m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2020.
488 Old Ferry Road Ashby is an executive residence that captures, from its elevated position, the superb, uninterrupted views of the Clarence River, Woodford Island and, to the west, the lower reaches of the Great Dividing Range. The land has frontage to the Clarence River and you can enjoy all the benefits and advantages that are associated with this connection, from boating or kayaking, excellent fishing or simply enjoying the longest navigable river in Australia. In addition to having all this on your doorstep, you are only 30km from Yamba and some of best surfing beaches Australia has on offer.
The property consists of six acres with approximately one acre of remnant bushland. It includes a dam, two acres of elevated, selectively cleared land with the house, shed and all associated amenities, with the balance of the property being alluvial flats running out to the river. This latter area is open to a multitude of uses from extensive gardening or the establishment of an orchard to the perfect spot for a couple of horses.
The design of the home will please the most discerning buyers. High ceilings, open plan living, banks of louvre windows and stacking doors create a feeling of luxury and spaciousness. The timber floors throughout the living area are a highlight and sure to be appreciated by any guests you may have to the property. The living area is complemented by the large, well-appointed kitchen, the front and rear decks and the everchanging views on offer.
The main bedroom is located on the river side of the home and is designed with a parent retreat in mind, with extra large spaces, walk in robe, quality en-suite and a private deck suitable for a hot tub or spa to enjoy the views and the night skies. The remaining bedrooms are down the hallway, each with built ins and direct access to the back deck for all to enjoy.
Designed and built with the ethos that "The house should look good in 100 years" no expense was spared in the quality of the engineering, custom build and final fit out. This building will stand the test of time as it complies with strict building codes and it will withstand Nature’s fickle temperament.
Out the back is a 17 x 7 x 3.5m colourbond shed with work space and a self-contained unit.
The property has solar hot water, a 2.9kw grid connect solar array and is connected to town water. There is ample rainwater storage which is plumbed into the house as an alternate source of water from the town connection. There is a list of grounds maintenance equipment included in the sale and is listed in the Property Information Memorandum, available on request.
488 Old ferry Road has everything that anyone, looking for an idyllic, country lifestyle could wish for. The property’s feather in its cap is its connection to the Clarence River and the Coast.
The size of Ashby is approximately 14.0 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 0.8% of total area. The population of Ashby in 2016 was 326 people. By 2021 the population was 316 showing a population decline of 3.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Ashby is 60-69 years. Households in Ashby are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Ashby work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 94.50% of the homes in Ashby were owner-occupied compared with 91.20% in 2016.
Ashby has 229 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Ashby have seen a 33.74% increase in median value. As at 28 February 2026:
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