240 Stanger Road Stony Chute NSW 2480

This magnificent property which was redefined as a true permaculture farm about 20 years ago is dedicated to the12 Principles of Permaculture. It is now the perfect example of what the practice can produce! The desirably located 8 acres is on an elevated ridge on the eastern side of Stony Chute Road and has been swaled with all tracks leading to two large and pretty dams, then planted with a food forest which is now mature and ‘bursting at the seams’. The original terrain is only gently sloping, so with wide terraced swales, maintenance with a ride-on mower is easy. The primary crops are 130 Davidson Plum and 200 Lemon Myrtle trees (tandemly grown & of commercial proportions if you desire), but there is a veritable feast of manner of food-bearing varieties to support a fully sustainable lifestyle. The food-forest, and indeed the addition of some majestic rainforest specimen trees has grown so well that indeed the former jaw-dropping views of the Border Ranges and Caldera from the home and land are not at present being seen – but a small trimming of one or two trees would restore this valuable and desirable asset in a heartbeat. Completing the list of permaculture principles is the fabulous infrastructure for poultry and the irrigated large veggie & herb garden areas, as well as the property’s ability to catch and store energy, use and value renewable resources and services, and produce no waste if desired. This is an off-grid offering for the eco-conscious buyer.
The home is as inviting as the beautiful land. It is a thoughtfully designed oiled-timber home (primarily pest-resistant western red cedar) with indoor-outdoor living and a connection to the earth at its essence. Sitting proudly above the swaled land with its high-pitched roof and opening French-window at the loft’s end, it was designed for not only for indoor/outdoor living but to look out to the caldera vista. Best mountain views are from the north-east facing main decks and main bedroom, and the best dam views (with second work / storage structure) are from the north-westerly aspect. The home and land are notably protected from any inclement weather from the west or the south!
With the appeal of a country style cottage, this surprisingly spacious 3 bedroom 1 bathroom dwelling has flat access at ground level from a well-maintained driveway. From this level you also access the double garage/workshop/storage shed and gently stroll to the first of the garden swales. At the home’s entry you can walk step-free around the wide verandah and decks, revealing the home’s front elevation. Inside through wide-opening bifold doors you will be pleasantly surprised by the oversized living/dining/kitchen area with soaring cathedral ceilings, leading into a walk-in pantry, then through to a bathroom, storage area, a separate & integrated compost toilet room, and two queen-sized bedrooms (one currently used as an office). Above these rooms sits a roomy almost 7 metre square loft-style retreat / main bedroom area which is plumbed. Features of the home are:
• Very gentle property with big views and genuine privacy
• Constructed of Hardwood and elevated on sturdy metal pest-fee posts, with hardwood oiled exterior boards and wide cedar bifold windows and doors. Barn-style cedar shutters complete the aesthetic
• Wide wraparound verandahs on 3 sides, the front extending out to a platform style entertainers’ deck (with permanent seating around the perimeter)
• Beautiful polished timber floors throughout both levels – mixed hardwoods on first floor, and pine at ground level. Gentle-incline wooden staircase to upper level.
• Stainless steel wire railings around 3 sides for maximized views & Laserlite roofing over two decks for added light
• Kitchen with servery windows to back lawn eating area and doors between all indoor and outdoor verandah dining areas
• Ceiling fans throughout, large woodburning fire/stove, eco-lighting and large off-grid solar system. Gas cooking.
• Double lockup garage with additional double carport attached near house. Further work shed near dam.
• Laundry and storage below the home
• Suspended bird feeders on decks attract colourful birdlife, and wildlife is abundant

Property Features

• Balcony
• Floorboards
• Grey Water System
• Secure Parking
• Solar Hot Water
• Solar Panels
• Water Tank