Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 1 • Bathrooms: 1

Description: Set in the heart of the historic village of Stroud, this truly unique lifestyle property offers the feel of your own private natural botanical garden on 1.32 hectares (3.62 acres). With its picturesque surrounds, charming cottage, and stunning water features, this is a property that feels worlds away while still offering everyday convenience. Inspired by the charm of the English countryside, you can see why Stroud was named after the Cotswolds of England. Winding along the boundary is approximately 170 metres of permanent creek frontage, framed by beautiful aged Lilly Pilly trees native to the area. Among the manicured lawns sits your own impressive 1,135sqm natural lagoon, creating a peaceful and idyllic setting rarely found. The existing cottage is spacious and inviting, featuring a master bedroom, bathroom, and an open plan kitchen equipped with gas cooktop, conventional oven, dishwasher, and complemented by two reverse cycle air conditioners and two ceiling fans, flowing seamlessly into the living area. Adding even more value, the property comes with an approved DA from June 2022 for an extension including two extra bedrooms, an additional bathroom, living room, outdoor decking & semi-above ground pool. A separate workshop/studio with its own bathroom offers the possibility for guest accommodation, creative space, or a home business setup. There is also a double carport with direct internal access to the home. This property has so much to offer, whether you are looking for a lifestyle residence, private weekender, or potential Airbnb opportunity. Additional features include: 2 titles New 4-bay lockable machinery shed Shipping container for extra storage Town water, complemented by additional water storage with two 5,000L tanks and one 20,000L tank. 10kW solar system Established orchard, chook house, and vegetable garden All of this is within walking distance to Stroud's local medical centre, school, cafes, and IGA supermarket. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Stroud offers easy access to the Karuah River for recreational use, while Allworth is only a short drive away for boat launching and access to the beautiful waterways of Port Stephens. Conveniently located approximately: 1 hour to Newcastle 40 minutes to major shopping centres, Medowie, Raymond Terrace, and Newcastle Airport 2 hours to Wahroonga A rare opportunity to secure a peaceful, character-filled property in one of the region's most historic and charming townships. This information has been provided to us by third parties and we do not accept responsibility for its accuracy. You should make your own enquiries and check the information so as to determine whether or not this information is in fact accurate. You must make your own assessment and obtain professional advice if necessary.