157 Hope Hill Lane

Laguna NSW 2325

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Stunning, low maintenance 40ha property featuring "end of road" privacy at the head of a beautiful, secluded valley. Comprised of the ideal mix of fertile, arable improved pasture, pristine accessible native bushland and excellent water storage this gem offers a variety of opportunities to maximise your personal lifestyle and financial aspirations.

Upon entering the property you are immediately immersed in a productive, quality olive grove prior to circumnavigating the magnificent landscaped dam before rising to an elevated point housing a master built, architect designed, environmentally sensitive 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home. The radially sawn hardwood cladding presents a compatible and organic look and feel that is continued throughout the house with the use of mixed hardwood tongue and groove floorboards and extensive use of timber trim and architectural features. A spacious verandah is accessed directly from a huge open plan living, kitchen dining area and is perfect for year-round outdoor dining and entertaining with an ideal northerly aspect and views to the valley and ridges beyond. Just around the corner and raised to deck level you will discover the 50,000 ltr concrete pool which seems to be the perfect size for a rural setting and a welcome distraction for kids both young and old over the warmer months of the year.

Environmental and passive solar considerations have been at the forefront when designing this efficient, fully insulated abode with 3 of the 4 generously sized bedrooms situated on the northerly aspect of the building (the other capturing the easterly morning sun) complementing a solar hot water system, a worm composting waste water treatment system and substantial rainwater collection capacity. Year-round comfort has not been neglected with reverse cycle air conditioning and a super-efficient slow combustion wood fire ready to assist if required. A large integrated double carport looks after the cars and provides undercover access immediately into the house. The built environment here is completed by two fully enclosed, lockable sheds being ap...