Bandongrove on Friday Hut Road, Possum Creek, is a unique property in an ideal location on the east coast of Australia in the sought-after Byron Bay hinterland. This 5 bedroom home, located on a private 100 acre estate, is a stunning example of quality craftsmanship with attention to detail rarely seen.

Location

Bandongrove is situated in the Byron Bay hinterland 10 minutes from one of Australia’s most popular and beautiful beaches and considered to be in the top 20 most beautiful beaches in the world. Byron Bay is in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales on the most easterly point of Australia. The property is approximately 20 minutes from Ballina Airport (domestic) and 40 minutes from Gold Coast International Airport.

On one of the most sought after roads in the shire so named during the timber milling days where the timber loggers met at a hut on this road every Friday to collect their pay. Friday Hut Rd adjoins Coolamon Scenic Drive which has many stunning vantage points out to sea for passersby. Friday Hut road is lined with beautiful old trees and could be described as one of the area’s most picturesque country roads. It is situated on a ridge that affords spectacular views to the rolling hills and mountains in the north and the meadows and coast line to the east and south.

Grounds

The area is much sought-after by both Australian and international home buyers because of its ideal climate, fertile soils and lush vegetation. It is rare to get parcels of land of this size and quality so close to the beaches of Byron Bay. With stands of old rainforest containing blue figs and other rare tree species. A rocky fresh water creek meanders from the north to the south of the property. It features swimming holes with abundant wildlife including platypus and small freshwater crayfish.

The property is also home to many species of native birds (Kookaburras, Sea Eagles, Wedge-tailed Eagles, the rare/endangered Blue Wrens and Black Cockatoos) and other animals including wallabies, echidnas and possums.

A half kilometre long tarmac driveway leads down to the property and across the bridge to the forecourt and 4 car garage. Paths around the home and pool area are clay paving in a quaint older style design. The pathway leading to the front entrance is bordered by French and Mona Lavender with roses framing the steps to the front doors.

The formal country gardens are filled with flowers and plants sourced from all over Australia to suit the far-north coast climate and have automatic watering systems.

The bridge is fully engineered with concrete and render construction. The 16m x 4m bridge provides the crossing point for the spring fed dam which is home to several hundred silver perch.

Inspired by Australian country homestead style, Bandongrove has old world charm and a ‘grand dame’ character that suggests it found its place in these hills many years ago.

An expansive home of generous proportions wrapped by deep Australian Ironbark verandas and protected from the elements.

Numerous French and bi-folding timber doors encourage indoor/outdoor living.

This timber dwelling is painted in soft, subtle tones blending into the surrounding landscape.

The home is reverse cycle air-conditioned throughout.

Family Room

The lounge features a Jetmaster fireplace and plasma screen with Bose surround sound system. Large bi-folding doors lead from the lounge out to the veranda and pool area.

Formal Living & Dining Room

This beautiful and generously proportioned room, complete with large open fireplace and French doors overlooking the dam and the gardens at the front of the home, is ideal for entertaining.

Kitchen

The kitchen features handmade timber cabinetry with integrated appliances. These include fridge, freezer, dishwasher, pantry, microwave and rubbish disposal. There is a large solid island bench (2.5m x 1.3m) with Corian top and deep stainless steel sink with Zucchetti mixer tap. A kitchen mantle and alcove house the Ilve 8 burner double oven with exterior extraction. This generous kitchen offers ample storage space. The 3.5m timber bi-fold doors lead to verandas and outdoor entertaining areas.

Bedrooms

Five bedrooms all with ensuites and walk-in robes.

The ensuites are tiled throughout with metallic and glass tile border trims. All 5 ensuites and powder room have Italian Hatria porcelain suites, including toilets, hand basins, bidets and spa bath. Vanity units are fitted with lighting and basins have chrome mixer taps.

All ensuites have generous shower enclosures with thickened toughened glass shower screens. Each have heated towel rails and stainless steel extraction fans.

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Coco Republic

The home has been stunningly furnished by Coco Republic and can be sold including all furniture (by separate negotiation).

Cinema Room

Cinema Room with full size movie screen and Bose surround sound. There is a sixth bedroom located behind the movie screen wall.

Gymnasium

Purpose built gymnasium with LCD screen & Bose system with large bi-folding doors overlooking the pool.

Garage Complex

A large four car garage building includes a stable-doored workshop downstairs and games room and studio upstairs.

Swimming Pool

The swimming pool is concrete construction with 20mm square mosaic tiles. It features a 21m curved infinity wet edge; a shallow swim-in area under the gazebo and a heated spa with outdoor Bose sound system.