807 Rockvale Road ARMIDALE, NSW 2350

807 Rockvale Road, Armidale

AUCTION THIS FRIDAY 27TH MAY

Live your dream in this stunning designer built solar passive home set on 100 acres with panoramic views over the property.

Designed for minimal environmental impact, this eye catching 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is sure to please.

Conveniently located 8.07 km from the city of Armidale and nestled privately on the eastern side of Armidale the home has been thoughtfully positioned and is north facing taking full advantage of the sun.

The home was constructed by Owen and Fiveash and features fully glazed window frontage flowing onto polished concrete floors to store natural heat which creates a thermal lagging effect. The 70 square homestead is wrapped in thermal insulation, the southern side is double bricked and the home features two cosy wood fires for winter in the New England.

The home is powered by a stand-alone solar system designed by New England Solar and solar hot water by Apricus with gas back up and 125,000 litre rain water storage system with pressure pumps, phone and wireless board band.

The homestead is smartly designed with private and fully maintained quest areas that are easy and spacious living with a large open kitchen for cooking and entertaining.

All of this overlooks a synthetic tennis court and beautiful native gardens and expansive views of this unique property with wildlife. The landscaping around the home is designed for low maintenance and low water usage.

Grazing opportunities with 100 acres fenced into 3 paddocks, steel cattle yards, 2 spring fed dams, small creek, clover and native grass pastures with a lovely balance of timbered country.

Gravel entrance with ramps, frontage to sealed road only 8.07 km to Armidale with school bus and mail services.

Armidale encompasses a unique blend of culture, state of the art technology, educational diversity, rural industries and natural beauty.

Situated about midway between Sydney and Brisbane on the New England Highway, only 2 hours from the coast, Armidale offers the ultimate rural lifestyle.

Armidale features four beautiful and distinct seasons with a warm to hot summer, tones of amber during the autumn, a crisp winter and an exhilarating spring.

The thriving city has a strong education and sporting presence with the University of New England, TAFE and a large number of primary and secondary schools, including 3 private schools and public and catholic schools.

Armidale is a major retail centre housing 3 shopping malls and has bustling business and shopping atmosphere. It has a marvellous collection of restaurants, cafes and wineries with cellar doors catering for everyone looking for fine cuisine, special occasion venues or takeaway options.

Armidale features airport and rail services to Sydney and bus transport services to most major centres.

Armidale is surrounded by national parks and rural properties with a strong farming and grazing presence. Armidale is renowned for producing some of Australia best fine wool and has prominent fat lamb and cattle enterprises.

This is a unique property with great location in a sort after tightly held area call Greg Wall on 0427 887 429 to arrange your inspection.

Auction
1:00pm Friday 27th May 2011

Venue
Wicklow Hotel (Upstairs), Crn Dumaresq and Marsh Sts, Armidale

View
Friday 13th May 1:00 2:00pm
Friday 27th May 10:00 11:00am
Or By Appointment

Greg Wall 0427 887 429
greg.wall@raywhite.com

Ray White Rural Lifestyle Sydney
www.rurallifestylesydney.raywhite.com
Property ID: RFE3429443

More about Armidale
http://www.armidaleregion.com.au