Vanua ranks as one of the most scenically captivating properties you will ever encounter.

Built of timber framed black granite cuts quarried on-property the home has a sublimely natural texture that neatly integrates with its visually impacting surrounds. The massive timber beams originated from an Old Sydney warehouse & add a fabulous robust natural weave to the look of the home.

The natural theme ebbs into the home too.  A central massive black granite central fireplace braced by another section of beam dominates the living areas which aren’t pretentious, just entrancing. The use of natural materials on the floors, walls & some ceilings greatly enhances the accomplished ‘retreat’ feel of the property.

The rear patio views down to the mighty Murrumbidgee are glorious. It all tumbles across lawns dotted with mature ornamental trees & through light forest down to the river. Its easy to see just how impressive the river is as this section is particularly deep & broad.

There are several river access points for swimming, boating & fishing. There’s also a nearby sand island for picnicking & sunbathing too.

Vanua just isn’t about an idyllic lifestyle as its 187 acre block is extremely productive. Historically, its successfully carried a cross-stock of cattle & sheep, but is also perfect for horses & cross-country riding. There are 2 protected grazing bowls where livestock can shelter against the weather, or take cover for lambing & calving.

Vanua’s reliable triple tier water supply stems from its Riperian harvest right from the river, on-property spring & 5 well-distributed dams.

Essentially, Vanua is visually stunning & eloquently different riverside property. It possesses a strong set of productive dynamics for those wanting to enjoy limited farming activities along with being just a fabulous spot to chill-out.

  Property Technical Specifications

• Residence: designed by John Pierre Favre a ground-breaking solar-passive design architect of the era & built 1980, 214m of living area, 20m of covered verandah area, 38m of attached carport area, total area under roof:  272m/29sq (please note that this is an approximation)

• Residential features:

-       Constructed of (mainly) natural materials including black granite which was quarried on the block & framed by massive timber hardwood beams sourced from the original Grace Bros. warehouse in Sydney

-       4 bedrooms with robes including a fully segregated master suite

-       Country-style kitchen

-       Internal walls constructed of light brick, timber lining & stone with a pressed timber ceiling across the prime living area

-       Laundry/mud room

-       Original plans for extending the home using the on-block quarried black granite are available to the buyer (the quarry contains ample granite for the job)

-       Magnificent black granite central fireplace braced by a section of warehouse beam

• Climate control: solid fuel combustion heater located in the central feature fireplace, solid fuel heater in the family room
• Garaging: double semi-enclosed attached carport, detached garage/shed, 3 open bay farm shed with a capacity for 3-4 cars
• Gardens: superbly established mix of park-like rolling lawns dotted with ornament everyday use veggie/herb garden, orchard & veggie garden located towards the river
• Potable water supply: 2 x 5,000gall rainwater tanks
• Non-potable water supply: Riperian right from the Murrumbidgee River for stock & garden purposes, permanent running spring, 5 on-property spring-fed & surface collection dams with a cumulative capacity of approximately 8meg
• Block: 75.76ha/187acres with a mixed topographic ranging from a level to gently undulating house block through medium incline to sharp gradient along some ridge sides. Most of the block can be negotiated by 2 wheel drive vehicles & all of it on horse back, currently divided into 5 paddocks (not including tree lots) with stock yards/ramp located on the top end of the property
• Rates: Yass Valley Council $1,771pa zoned Rural(1a)
• Location: approximate 20min drive to Canberra’s north but please call agent for location & viewing appointment. There is about 3km of unsealed road approach to the property