Rural retreat, abundant wildlife and total privacy, surrounded by rainforest with magnificent views to the Pacific Ocean.

Rainforest Retreat for Sale - AUD $1,200,000.00

Less than 15 minutes drive from Murwillumbah, in northern New South Wales, and on the Queensland border, this magnificent property is an ideal rural family home or totally private and secluded rainforest lodge.

On 29 hectares (70 acres) of sub-tropical rainforest, the stunning open plan pole and stone home, constructed of timber and rock, looks out over the rainforest canopy and Tweed Valley to the Pacific Ocean beyond.

Enjoy clean air, peace and quiet, balmy summer days and crisp winter nights with clear, starry skies.

Everything about this magnificent 4 bedroom home is BIG, with lots of room to move and plenty of space for your hobbies and interests.

Completely independent from town utility services, you have your own environmentally friendly solar power station and water supply.  And the property still has unlimited potential, just apply your imagination.  AUD $1,200,000.00

Exterior view of retreat
exterior view of hillside retreat

view to coast

Dwelling Description

  • Pole frame timber house, total living area 349 sqm, verandah 258 sqm
  • Open plan, high ceilings, all wood finish
  • Timber floors of Tallow wood, Blackbutt and Blue Gum
  • Four bedrooms
    • Master bedroom - own balcony, built in robes, private, spacious ensuite bathroom
    • 2x queen bedrooms with built in robes
    • 1x double bedroom (ideal as an office) with built in robe
  • Huge bathroom with traditional claw-foot bath
  • Spacious kitchen with Lofra gas range and appliances
  • Adjoing dining room suitable for seating up to 12 people
  • Spacious living/dining room with slow combustion log heater for those cosy winter nights
  • 3 metre wide verandah on 3 sides for those balmy summer days and evenings
  • Downstairs family and games room with entertainment nook, separate gym area, bar (carved in New Guinea hardwood) and genuine Heiron and Smith antique full size competition billiard table and scoreboard
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verandah

Property Description

  • Location: Upper Crystal Creek, via Murwillumbah NSW, Australia
    • 15 minutes drive to Murwillumbah
    • 45 minutes drive to Gold Coast airport
    • 50 minutes drive to Byron Bay
  • 29 hectares (70 acres), totally private location at end of elevated valley
    • Zoning: 1(a) Rural land (approximately 30%), & 7(d) Environmental Protection (approx. 70%)
  • 2500w (2.5 Kw) 240v solar power station
  • Backup diesel generator (rarely needed)
  • Secure water supply from dams and rainwater catchment
  • Subtropical dam with supply of Silver perch
  • Large workshop/shed
  • Absolutely no passing traffic, total seclusion
  • 1 kilometre gravel driveway winding through cleared, regrowth and untouched forest
  • Abundant birds and wildlife
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slow combustion heater