131 Phil Tunks Road, Lemon Tree

Only 17km northwest of Wyong and an hour and a half northwest of Sydney (even faster when the north connect is finished), there is a charming rural home that’s ready for you to move in and realise your dreams. Perhaps it’s organic hobby farming, cheese-making, animal breeding or woodworking. Perhaps you’re an artist who lusts after an inspiring creative space complete with studio and gallery. Whatever your aspirations – career, hobby or retirement.

• 36 acres (14.4 hectares) of prime, mostly undulating country land
• 5 bedrooms, master with ensuite and his and hers walk-in robes
• Huge media, living, family and dining rooms
• Abundant indoor and outdoor entertaining space
• In-ground heated pool with solar blanket
• Double lock-up garage
• Separate 2-bed granny flat/caretaker’s quarters
• Massive 18m x 8m multi-purpose farm shed, 3 dams, chook and cattle yards
• Public and private schools are between 10-20km away
• Shopping centre and medical centre 21km away

Perched on top of a gentle hill, the home is surrounded by Australian native bushland, established gardens and home-grown vegetables. The dedicated onsite caretaker ensures nature’s bounty is always within reach, and the lawns and grounds are spectacularly curated.

The full wraparound veranda provides year-round shade to take in the fresh mountain breezes. Step across the threshold and into the inviting entry from which the home opens to an expanse of stunning polished wood floors and crisp, airy interiors.

The kitchen has been designed as the ultimate entertaining space with oversized island bench and stainless-steel appliances. The enormous family area can easily accommodate a billiard table.

Through the French doors off the kitchen/living room – is a wonderful covered outdoor entertaining area where you can bbq, enjoy breakfast to the sound of the birds or sip twilight cocktails. Watch big screen movies in the huge media room or take a dip in the 12m x 6m pool. Spacious family bedrooms, all with BIW and the master suite is an indulgent space complete with his and hers WIW and ensuite.

There is a double garage with workshop and a caretaker’s residence which can be otherwise utilised as a granny flat or private tenancy. The 18m x 8m shed could be the perfect man cave, craft workshop or artist’s gallery.

Miss this one and you’ll kick yourself. Make it yours and you’ll need to pinch yourself to believe it.