Ballengarra NSW 2441

Fully self-sufficient eco lifestyle holding set high on a private ridge on the foothills of Mount Cairncross, capturing breathtaking valley and mountain views from every room.

Offering 129.5 hectares (approx. 315 acres) of natural forest, rainforest and pockets of cleared land, this is the kind of property that lets you live independently—powered by the sun, supported by serious water infrastructure, and thoughtfully developed with permaculture principles including swales-on-contour and established food forests that work with the land to slow, spread and soak water for long-term productivity.

With a solar-passive, north-facing design to capture winter warmth and coastal breezes, this is a future-proof lifestyle where comfort, resilience and self-reliance have been carefully planned.

The home is beautifully crafted and designed to make the view the hero, with a grand open-plan living space, high raked ceilings, and extensive use of natural timber sourced from the property and locally, creating warmth and texture throughout.

A large well planned kitchen features a stunning timber island bench, a generous walk-in pantry with excellent shelving, and an in-built cool room—perfect for preserving, storing produce, meat, jams and more.

Rustic polished concrete floors run through the living areas, with timber floating floors to the bedrooms. The master suite includes an ensuite with dual shower and bath, while the two additional bedrooms are generously sized, enjoy stunning outlooks, and open to the verandah. A main bathroom with bath adds comfort for family and guests.

For those wanting genuine work-from-home capability, there’s a dedicated office off the living area with built-in desk and storage. There’s also a second office/craft/sewing room with its own access and plenty of bench space and cupboard storage.

Outdoor living is effortless with a large entertaining area with ceiling fans and adjoining undercover decking, and there are two reverse-cycle air conditioners for the warmer season if needed.

Highlight features:
– 129.5ha (approx. 315 acres) with natural forest/rainforest and pockets of cleared land, privately set on a ridge with uninterrupted valley and mountain views
– Grand open-plan living with high raked ceilings and a north-facing aspect to capture winter sun and coastal breezes
– Designer kitchen with timber island bench, walk-in pantry and in-built cool room
– Master suite with ensuite (dual shower + bath), plus two large bedrooms with verandah access and stunning outlooks
– Wireless NBN connected, dedicated work-from-home office plus second office/craft/sewing room with its own access
– Off-grid power system: 18kW solar, 38kW lithium battery, 15kW inverter, auto-start 16kVA backup generator (batteries approx. 3 years old)
– Water security: 90,000L inground concrete tank (with first flush) + 75,000L poly tanks, approx. 964sqm roof catchment, 7ML dam pumping to header tank, multiple dams and extensive water points
– Excellent shedding/workshop infrastructure (all with power, lights and external taps):
– Carport attached to house: 12m x 6m with panel lift garage door – Workshop: 16m x 12m with 5-tonne high bay clear floor hoist
– Breezeway off workshop: 12m x 9m – Machinery shed: 28m x 13m with 6 roller doors + mezzanine (approx. 13m x 4m; engineer plans available)
– Fire-fighting shut-off gates on downpipes to flood gutters in case of fire
– Established orchard/food forest (approx. 600sqm) plus newer food forest (approx. 900sqm) built across swales with irrigation in place
– Lifestyle options: dedicated camping area with sheltered deck and dam views, bushwalking and horse riding tracks, state forest boundary, Wilson River only a couple of kms away.

For lifestyle and recreation, the property offers endless bushwalks, camping spots, and potential for eco-tourism or a B&B style experience (STCA). Sustainable living is further supported by established gardens and food forests with swales designed to slow water flow and improve soil moisture, plus irrigation already set up.

Despite the privacy and sense of escape, you’re centrally positioned with Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Kempsey all within around 25 minutes, making this an exceptional opportunity to secure a truly rare Mid North Coast holding where the hard work has already been done—views, infrastructure, water, power, shedding and lifestyle, all in one remarkable package.

Contact Jenny Magill from Magill Country Real Estate on 0490 403 051 to book your private inspection.

Council Rates: $519 per quarter
Zoning: RU2

Disclaimer: The information contained in this advertisement is based on details provided to the agent. While all reasonable care has been taken in its preparation, neither the agent nor the vendor accepts responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Prospective purchasers should rely on their own enquiries and independent judgment when evaluating this property. The agent expressly disclaims all liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this information.