5599 George Downes Drive, Bucketty NSW 2250

This 10.73-hectare (approx. 26.51 acre) rural property has all the ingredients of an Australiana masterpiece! With stunning views of the surrounding mountains this one-of-a-kind clay brick homestead exudes character and charm all in one. Built to detail the home offers beautiful timber Rosewood, Mahogany & Blue gum floors, 10ft high ceilings and crafted brickwork throughout. French doors open out onto a three-sided wraparound verandah, taking advantage of glorious morning sunrises and magical painted sky sunsets.

Open plan living and dining areas enjoy the ambience of a feature fire place which has beautiful brickwork surrounds. Gorgeous timber windows and 10-inch skirting boards enhance the cosy red brick interior. The dining area adjoins an impressive Oregon wood kitchen, fitted out with a free-standing gas stove, natural timber benches with stainless steel splashbacks and a corner walk in pantry. An island bench and breakfast bar frame the doorway to the Northern side-verandah, taking advantage of a northern aspect.

Three bedrooms plus a home office/library/optional 4th bedroom are located to the southern end of the house. The master bedroom having a walk-in robe and French doors opening onto the undercover verandah and pool area. A bush inspired bathroom, offering a clawfoot bath/shower and toilet fits in perfectly to the ‘Old World’ Georgian style façade of the house.

Both front and rear verandahs have been constructed from beautiful hardwood and brick. A sparkling swimming pool has been nestled into a timber deck and is just perfect for the summer months. The views are just magical! The birdlife, native fauna and flora are a highlight with many species throughout the area. The vistas of the night sky are truly amazing. Meander your way down a walking trail to another level where you can bushwalk to your hearts content.

Out buildings include a rustic bush studio/garage, an external bush bathroom/laundry with a clawfoot bathtub, floor to ceiling corner windows and a separate outdoor toilet. A spacious semi inground wine cellar is the perfect space for storing your favourite drop of wine. A storage shed, carport and separate wood shed plus a chicken run all add to the many features of this country getaway!

With easy 2wd access, mains power connected, Optus mobile phone coverage, easily accessible from Sydney, approximately a 50-minute drive from the M1 motorway interchange Wahroonga, 40 min drive to Westfield Tuggerah/Gosford and within a 20 min drive to Laguna Trading Post & 25- 30 min drive to Historic Wollombi.

Contact us today to book your own private inspection!

Garry Musgrove M: 0429 663 026 and Kurt Musgrove M:0497 281 475

Property Code: 429