180 Johnsens RoadFernbrook NSW 2453
Property Details for 180 Johnsens Rd, Fernbrook
Last Listing description (November 2015)
Platypus Bend is the most beautiful self-sufficient farm in Dorrigo.
If you are considering getting out of the city, this haven of natural beauty, abundant in wildlife, from koalas, platypus, wallabies and an array of colourful parrots this is the property for you.
Over the last 4 years the owners have created their own food producing gardens, with espaliered fruit trees for ease of picking and raised garden beds for the vegies. Passionfruit, raspberries, nectarines, blueberries, lemons, limes and oranges are just a small part of what can be grown in this cool-temperate area. There is also greenhouse, pond, potting shed, and chook palace area.
The contemporary home is in keeping with property, it faces direct north and captures outstanding views over the rolling green pastures and mountains in all directions. There is a 5 kilowatt solar system that has batteries attached so you can have a off the grid system if you choose.
The home has a very practical layout with 4 bedrooms all with built-ins and the main bedroom has a walk in wardrobe and a stylish ensuite with a spa bath with a view like no other. The main bathroom and laundry have under floor heating for the cooler months. The living space is open plan in design with the lounge room in the centre of the home with large wood fire to keep you cosy through winter.
The spacious light and airy kitchen with modern appliances and ample cupboard space faces north and has spectacular views. You can cook for family and friends and take in the amazing views.
There is a separate self-contained workman's cottage which you could use for whatever you please.
Plenty of shedding keeps the property tidy and all the tools and equipment safely stashed away.
100,000 litre underground concrete water tank, which also has a bore attached, as well as two 10,000 litre water tanks off the sheds water is no issue.
Water is the greatest asset anyone can have access to now and into the future. This property is abundant in this precious source, from pretty streams running through the forest, to the Little Murray River, which is the boundary of the property boasting a significant, totally breathtaking swimming hole and waterfall. It is like owning your own piece of a national park, which you don't have to share with anyone!
This unique property offers the purchaser a walk in and start living lifestyle opportunity. A must to inspect!
Beautiful self-sufficient farm
Natural beauty
Abundant wildlife
Espaliered fruit trees
Raised garden beds
Greenhouse
Pond
Potting shed
Chook palace
Approximately 280 acres
200 acres are cleared and pasture improved
Contemporary north facing home
Outstanding views
5 kilowatt solar system
4 bedrooms with built-ins
Main bedroom with w/in robe
Ensuite with a spa bath
Open plan living
Large wood fire
Light and airy kitchen
Modern appliances
Separate self-contained workman s cottage
Plenty of shedding
100,000 litre underground concrete water tank
Bore attached
Two 10,000 litre water tanks
Abundant water
Breathtaking swimming hole and waterfall
Property History for 180 Johnsens Rd, Fernbrook, NSW 2453
- 21 Dec 2021Sold
- 09 Sep 2015Sold for $1,500,000
- 16 May 2014Listed for Sale $1,600,000
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About Fernbrook 2453
The size of Fernbrook is approximately 43.0 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 2.2% of total area. The population of Fernbrook in 2016 was 111 people. By 2021 the population was 131 showing a population growth of 18.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fernbrook is 60-69 years. Households in Fernbrook are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fernbrook work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 73.20% of the homes in Fernbrook were owner-occupied compared with 69.10% in 2016.
Fernbrook has 70 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Fernbrook have seen a 23.82% increase in median value. As at 31 December 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Fernbrook is $820,499 while the median value for Units is $580,104.
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