Five Of The Best Waterfront Rural Properties For Sale

Waterfront Living At Its Best: Five Of The Best Waterfront Rural Properties For Sale

As summer holidays approach, many Australians will be preparing to flock to the waterside, whether that be a beach, river or lake.

With this in mind, farmbuy.com has curated five of our favourite waterfront rural properties for sale across Australia.

Check them out below – or click on the following link for more waterfront rural properties for sale Australia.

Waterfront Rural Properties For Sale: Wagonga Scenic Drive, Narooma, NSW

This exceptional private slice of paradise sits on six hectares (15 acres) of absolute waterfront land on the pristine Wagonga Inlet near the fast-emerging tourism hotspot of Narooma on the NSW Far South Coast. 

With the land title extending down to the high-tide mark, ‘Bangalay’ offers 300 metres of waterfront, a private boat ramp and direct ocean access. The acreage property features a luxurious main residence, a deluxe self-contained one-bedroom apartment and a separate two-bedroom cottage.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale sits on six hectares of absolute waterfront land on the Wagonga Inlet

A mere 30 metres from the waterfront, the main north-facing residence is set over two levels and has been creatively designed to capture magnificent water and bushland views from every room.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale has been designed to capture water and bushland views from every room

On the main level, a wide-entry gallery leads to a generous kitchen/dining/living space, wrapped on three sides with 4.5-metre-high floor-to-ceiling glass and triple sliding doors that extend effortlessly to a vast sun-drenched veranda over-looking the picture-perfect inlet. The gourmet kitchen boasts an extra-large walk-in pantry, long island bench, full-sized Fisher & Paykel stainless steel oven, and artfully designed appliance section hidden away neatly behind a motorised sliding door.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale features a generous kitchen/dining/living space surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass

Featuring blackbutt timber floors, the kitchen/dining area flows to a living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace made by Norwegian brand Jotul, one of the world’s oldest producers of stoves and fireplace inserts.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale boasts a living room anchored by a premium Jotul wood-burning fireplace

Boasting uninterrupted water views, the large master bedroom wing includes a spacious walk-through dressing room and a deluxe full-sized ensuite with spa bath, shower and bidet, plus direct sliding door access to the front veranda. The two additional upstairs bedrooms share an adjoining ensuite.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale includes a master bedroom with walk-through dressing room and deluxe ensuite

On the lower level lies a spacious 83-square-metre fully self-contained one-bedroom apartment with private entry. Separately located from the main residence, and overlooking the water, the two-bedroom cottage has its own sun-lit balcony.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale features a fully self-contained one-bedroom guest apartment with private entry

These two separate accommodation facilities provide multiple use options for the property’s new owner, including holiday rental, family and friends, guests, or staff quarters.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale also comes with a standalone two-bedroom cottage with captivating views

Set on acreage boasting mature eucalypts and extensive lawns in a parklike setting, this rare property also features a large 200sqm shed/workshop/carport area, established citrus orchard and kitchen garden.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale is set amongst acreage boasting mature eucalypts and extensive lawns

‘Bangalay’ is located 15 minutes by car from Narooma, an hour from Bateman’s Bay, five hours from Sydney, and just 40 minutes from Moruya regional airport.

This exceptional property presents a unique and rare lifestyle opportunity not to be missed.

Click on the following link for more information on this waterfront rural property for sale Narooma Far South Coast NSW at Wagonga Scenic Drive, Narooma, NSW.

Waterfront Rural Properties For Sale: 3498 Murray Valley Highway Patho, Echuca, VIC

Located on a private 20-hectare (50-acre) site with private creek frontage and jetty in sought-after Gunbower Creek, this beautifully designed home is something special. Boasting spectacular 180-degree views, the home is oriented to the north-east to take advantage of all-day sun and spectacular surrounding creek views.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale is located on a private 20-hectare site with private creek frontage and jetty

It centres around an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room which opens onto the large outdoor living space featuring an impressive wood fire pizza oven, a stacked brick open fire and outdoor dining area with auto blinds. The kitchen is an entertainer’s dream with a well-equipped pantry, storage and bench space.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale boasts a home with open-plan kitchen, dining and living room which opens to outdoor space

The master enjoys full-height windows, spacious ensuite and a private retreat with decking to carry through the theme of space, natural light and quality finishes that complement the spectacular vistas.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale includes master with full-height windows, spacious ensuite and a private retreat with decking

Cleverly designed with multiple zones to cater for large families, you find another three bedrooms that enjoy their own private wing, including the central bathroom, lounge and large office or fifth bedroom second toilet and poolside alfresco access.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale is cleverly designed with multiple zones to cater for large families

The property comes with a 50-megalitre River Murray water licence and creek pipeline licence, and offers practical workspace for the grower of fruits and flowers, or a garden retreat for the green-thumbed amateur that adds to the beauty and value of a home.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale offers practical workspace for the grower of fruits and flowers

The acreage can be an industrial-scale cropping with a practical farm layout with laneway system to three larger paddocks and one smaller paddock (rich sandy soils) of improved lush pastures and fencing throughout.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale features enough acreage for industrial-scale cropping with its practical farm layout

Outbuildings include four-bay hayshed and three-bay machinery shed with lock up workshop and two-car garage with remote doors with internal access from the mudroom. Large tanks assure ample stock and domestic water supply; while a 20kw 60-panel solar system provides low-cost power.

With easy access to Echuca, this is a rare opportunity to secure a privileged creek position within one of the area’s most exclusive waterfront cul-de-sacs.

Click on the following link for more information on this waterfront rural property for sale at 3498 Murray Valley Highway Patho, Echuca, VIC.

Waterfront Rural Properties For Sale: 123 Bevic Road, Clarence Point, TAS

It is rare that an opportunity like this comes on the market in a beautiful part of the world like Tasmania, offering sprawling acreage with your own private sandy beach.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale offers sprawling acreage with your own private sandy beach

This waterfront property offers over five hectares (13+ acres) of highly desired land, privately positioned and fenced, featuring cleared pastures and a well-established orchard.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale comprises five hectares of highly desired land, privately positioned and fenced

Located at Clarence Point in northern Tasmania, about three kilometres south-west of George Town, this rare holding also features large dams and multiple water tanks for the home – and even your very own lily pond! The large workshop and shedding will give you all the space and storage you will need.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale features large dams and multiple water tanks for the home – and even your very own lily pond!

Set amid tranquil gardens, the north-facing timber cottage-style home offers three bedrooms and a bathroom, with the living area boasting wood heating and capturing the view of the river.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale offers three bedrooms and a bathroom, with the living area boasting wood heating

This property is truly unique; imagine hearing the water lapping up against the beach before you head out and pick some fruit from the orchard or pull the boat out of the shed and roll it down your own beach front ready for the family to enjoy fun in the sun all summer long.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale is truly unique

With all of this on offer, don’t miss your once in a life time opportunity!

Click on the following link for more information on this waterfront rural property for sale at 123 Bevic Road, Clarence Point, TAS.

Waterfront Rural Properties For Sale: Goodwood Island, NSW

This rare and absolute Clarence River waterfront property, located at the eastern tip of Goodwood Island, offers three parcels of agricultural land with more than six kilometres of waterfront comprising sandy beaches, deep water and fabulous views to Yamba, Iluka and the mountain ranges to the west.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale boasts six kilometres of rare frontage to the mighty Clarence River 

‘Riverland’ comprises approximately 123.62 hectares (306 acres) of rich and fertile paddocks which have held up to 100 head of cattle but are also suited to other agricultural activities including fruit or nut trees.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale comprises 123.62ha of rich and fertile paddocks suitable for cropping and grazing

Throughout the property are pockets of natural bushland with an abundance of tree varieties, both picturesque and providing ample shade.

‘Riverland’ comes with cattle yards, freshwater wildlife ponds, plenty of shedding, a boat ramp, two additional building entitlements and a DA approval for an eco-tourist resort comprising 50 two-bedroom self-contained and elevated bungalows, an auditorium, office facilities, manager’s residence, 60-seat restaurant and parking area.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale has run up to 100 head of cattle but is also suited to other agricultural activities

Council will allow jetties or additional boat ramps subject to consultation and approval between Fisheries and Waterways. The mighty Clarence River is world-renowned for its fishing, crabbing and water sports and can be done from this property’s doorstep.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale has DA approval for an eco-tourist resort comprising 50 self-contained bungalows

Surrounded on three sides by waterfront to the Clarence River and the North Arm, the property currently houses two modern, fully renovated cottages featuring quality polished hardwood floors, two bathrooms in each and surrounded by wide decks with handicapped access facing the view.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale currently houses two renovated cottages featuring quality polished hardwood floors

The property, which also boasts an 800-metre airstrip, is just 10 minutes to Yamba by boat, 15 minutes’ drive to Iluka, 20 minutes’ drive to Maclean, one hour to Byron/Ballina Airport and under two hours to the Gold Coast International Airport.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale is surrounded on three sides by waterfront to the Clarence River and North Arm

Click on the following link for more information on this waterfront rural property for sale at Goodwood Island, NSW.

Waterfront Rural Properties For Sale: 516 Finniss-Clayton Road, Finniss, SA

Set on the picturesque Finniss River, this 34.21-hectare (84.5-acre) land holding offers a totally unique lifestyle vineyard on the waterfront.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale offers a totally unique lifestyle vineyard on the waterfront

The property – boasting spectacular views over the River Finniss, River Murray, Hindmarsh Island, Goolwa and surrounding rural land – has been a labour of love for the current owners, who brought their roots of Italy with them and introduced some unique varieties to the region.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale boasts spectacular views over the River Finniss, River Murray, Hindmarsh Island and Goolwa

Currently just over 16 hectares (40 acres) of the Finniss River Estate Vineyard's land is in vines with another eight hectares (approximately 20 acres) ripped and ready to go.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale has just over 16 hectare of land covered in vines

The property produces approximately 280 tonne of fruit which is supplied to some of the more popular wineries. Grape varieties include Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, Nero d’ Avola, Lagrein and Shiraz. Most of the fruit has contracts in place to 2024.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale produces approximately 280 tonne of fruit which is supplied to popular wineries

The Finniss River Estate Vineyard comes with a 50-megalitre River Murray water licence and creek pipeline licence. Further improvements to the property include diesel pump, CPL water shares, 18m x 9m shed, state-of-the-art water infrastructure, including irrigation to all vines – and your own private jetty!

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale comes with a 50-megalitre River Murray water licence and creek pipeline licence

Relax with a glass of wine from your own vineyard and gaze at the yachts drifting across the water in the late afternoon sunshine while enjoying uninterrupted views over the river.

Above: This waterfront rural property for sale allows you to relax with a glass of wine from your own vineyard and gaze at the yachts

This is the perfect place to create a home of your own with an income or set up a winery and let the rest of the world enjoy the perfect setting!

Click on the following link for more information on this waterfront rural property for sale at 516 Finniss-Clayton Road, Finniss, SA.