FOR SALE - 61 morrison avenue, wombarra

sold

Inspections: By Appointment

Coastal acreage with residential dwelling

What is undoubtedly the most eagerly anticipated escarpment property is now reluctantly being offered for sale.

Time has stood still for this rainforest gem since the vendors’ family acquired the property as a weekend retreat from the city 50 years ago.

Perched below the magnificent Illawarra Escarpment, this unspoiled and protected coastal paradise is waiting to be discovered by those seeking their own perfect lifestyle. It offers 11 acres of your own elevated rainforest sanctuary and is suitable to be turned into a hobby farm.

There is an of old cottage on the property which was reconfigured in the 90s and underwent external recladding last year.

The land is largely cleared, with ocean glimpses and escarpment views. Sitting on the veranda, you might see swamp wallabies, satin bower birds a variety of parrots, cockatoos and other native birds. If you go for a walk you might see an echidna or a lyre bird. Showcasing many botanical specimens and mature macadamia trees, you will discover something new every time you walk around. There is even a site of an old tennis court, which can be restored to its original use.

For horse lovers, this is the perfect property with the vast cleared spaces provided for stables, arena and riding tracks. Early last century the pit ponies used in the nearby coal mine were rested on the property.

Peaceful, secluded and tranquil yet close to everything, this unspoiled lifestyle retreat has easy road access and it provides numerous lifestyle opportunities:

1. It can be a site to build your new dream home. The zoning allows for two dwellings, so you can build a second home for extended family, or as a holiday rental income (subject to council approval)

2. You can keep the existing cottage as a weekender, with potential to do some work and lease as a holiday home when not in use.

3. Develop into an environmental commercial enterprise – with eco-tourism, agriculture or animals (subject to council approval). With the adjoining Wombarra Sculpture Gardens recently sold and closed down, there is an opportunity for a similar venture, taking advantage of the prolific artist community residing in the area, and the high demand for a similar attraction from the tourists visiting the area.

4. Potential to purchase additional two acreages backing directly onto this property, to give you around 28.5 acres of unspoiled coastal paradise and creating even more exciting opportunities. Please check our website for details.

Unspoiled and amazingly secluded, considering you are only one hour from the hustle and bustle of the Sydney CBD, this property is only two minutes’ drive to patrolled beaches, SLSC, transport, ocean rock pool and shops.

If you have a family, there is a selection of excellent local schools for you to choose from:

1. Scarborough Public School – exclusive waterfront on the clifftop, with small amount of places available for local residents.

2. Coledale Public School – another exclusive waterfront school with its own whale watching station.

3. The prestigious Austinmer Public School - with the school bus stopping outside your gate.

4. Bulli High School – the school bus also stops outside your gate.

The property is less than 1km of easy walk to Wombarra train station, and Sydney city centre is just over one hour away, either by train or by the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge.

Land size: 4.45 Ha (approximately 11 acres)

Zoning: E3 - Environmental Management