384 Playfords Road Comboyne NSW 2429

'Akania' is not just a property; it is a story, a living sanctuary, and an invitation to experience life in harmony with nature. Perched on the northern escarpment of the Comboyne Plateau, this 50.53 hectare estate captures the essence of Australian natural beauty while offering a lifestyle of modern comfort and self-sufficiency.

Secluded yet accessible, wild yet cultivated, practical yet deeply inspiring, 'Akania' represents a rare opportunity to live in balance with the land, the seasons, and the community around you.

Location & Lifestyle
At only 8km from the welcoming village of Comboyne, life at 'Akania' offers the perfect blend of privacy and connection. The village itself is home to friendly faces, coffee shops, and essential services, while larger centres such as Port Macquarie, Taree, and Newcastle remain within easy reach for work, travel, or leisure.

• Just 8kms to Comboyne Village with shops, coffee, and community life
• Within reach of Port Macquarie, Taree, and Newcastle
• Elevation: 575m – ensuring mild temperate climate and fresh air
• Average annual rainfall: 1800mm – ideal for orchards and gardens
• Prime horticultural region of the Comboyne Plateau

The Land
Step outside your door and step into an ecological wonder. The vast majority of the property is covered by moist sclerophyll forest and pockets of lush rainforest. The land is alive with creeks, a waterfall, and an extraordinary biodiversity of flora and fauna. Here, you are not simply purchasing acreage - you are becoming the custodian of a thriving ecosystem.
• Total area: 50.53 ha (124.85 acres)
• Approximately 95% (48.12ha) under Voluntary Conservation Agreement
• Home to 120 bird species, 24 mammals, 25 reptiles, and 13 frog species
• Two creeks, natural waterfall, and extensive walking trails
• Approximately 5 acres cleared for orchard, gardens, and recreational lawns

The Residence
The main house at 'Akania' has been designed to embrace both comfort and sustainability. Its north-facing, solar-passive design ensures year-round efficiency, while expansive decks open to breathtaking views across nine visible mountain ranges. Inside, thoughtful design meets modern convenience, creating a home that is warm, practical, and inspiring.
• 2.5 bedrooms (main with ensuite and walk-in robes)
• Spacious open-plan living/dining area (8m x 8m)
• Large, modern semi-commercial kitchen with stainless steel benchtops
• Expansive decks (76sqm) of spotted gum hardwood with northern views
• Wood-fired combustion heater, Daikin air conditioning, and ceiling fans
• Highly insulated with Hebel panel walls, Viridian glass windows, and Colorbond roofing
• Sustainable systems including solar hot water and septic transpiration plot

Studio
For extended family, guests, or creative pursuits, the property offers a self-contained studio/cabin.
• Studio: 50sqm living with insulated walls/ceiling, split-system air conditioning
• Queen-sized bedroom with built-in robe, modern tiled bathroom
• Private undercover decks (29.34sqm)
• Carport and separate laundry facilities

Large Complex:
• 312sqm footprint
• Including storeroom, workshop and carport
• Incorporates a sauna & spa room (spa is an optional inclusion) with shower and toilet

Water & Energy Systems
• Five rainwater tanks with total storage of 355,800 litres
• Professionally installed irrigation system linking tanks and pumps
• Majority of orchard and all vegetable gardens under irrigation
• Hybrid solar system with 16.2kW photovoltaic panels
• BYD lithium batteries (40kW) and Selectronic smart control system

Abundant Orchards & Gardens
'Akania' is a model of abundance and self-sufficiency. The property's orchards, vegetable gardens, and greenhouse are designed to provide year-round harvests of fruit, vegetables, and cut flowers. With volcanic soils, frost-free clearings, and plentiful water, the land has been cultivated into a personal paradise of flavour and colour.

• Citrus: Oranges (Blood, Seville, Navel, Valencia, Bergamot), lemons, pomelo, mandarins, lemonade
• Exotics: Black Sapote, Davidson Plum, Guava, Persimmon, Banana Passionfruit, bananas
• Nuts: Macadamia, Pecan, Black Walnut
• Other Fruits: Apples, Pears, Mulberries, Cumquats, Grapefruit, Limes (Tahitian, Kaffir, Native Finger Lime), fig
• Berries: Blackberries (thornless), Loganberries, Raspberries, Boysenberries

Vegetable Gardens
• Turmeric, Ginger, Asparagus, Arrowroot, Yacon, potatoes
• Seasonal vegetables rotated throughout the year

Ornamental Gardens
• Japanese Maples, Chinese Fringe Flowers, Crab Apples, Crepe Myrtles, Camellias, Cherry Blossom, Magnolias, Oaks
• Driveway lined with Ginkgo, Lipstick Tree, Claret Ash, Red Cedar trees
• Waratahs in white, yellow, and red – perfect for cut flowers

The Lifestyle Vision
Imagine waking to the sound of birdsong, stepping onto your deck to see mist rising through the rainforest valleys below. Your mornings might begin with harvesting fresh fruit from your orchard, tending to your vegetables, or walking the trails that wind past waterfalls and creeks. Evenings mean watching the sunset blaze across the ranges, before retreating to a home built for comfort and sustainability.

Summary
'Akania' is more than real estate – it is a lifestyle, a philosophy, and a rare opportunity to own a private sanctuary of extraordinary beauty and sustainability.

This is a property that must be experienced to be believed. Arrange your inspection today and discover why 'Akania' is truly one of a kind.

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Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable; however, it has not been independently verified and its accuracy is not guaranteed. Interested parties must make and rely on their own enquiries

Property Features

• Air Conditioning
• Area Views
• Built In Wardrobes
• Ceiling Fan/s
• Chook Hilton
• Close to Schools
• Close to Shops
• Creek
• Dishwasher
• Heating
• Solar Hot Water
• Solar Panels
• Water Tank
• Workshop