Featuring unmatched views, multiple residences, fertile farmland and an established forest, ‘Spring Hills’ has plenty of room to live, work, explore and grow. Photo: Marshall and Tacheci Real Estate.
Set at the foot of sacred Gulaga mountain, 9052 Princes Highway presents a unique opportunity to own 300 acres of famously fertile Tilba land and coastal forest, accompanied by multiple residences.
‘Spring Hills’ is a generational farm that has remained the pride of its current owner’s family for more than a century. Originally run as a dairy, it now boasts a setup designed for complete self-sufficiency.
Sales executive at Marshall and Tacheci Real Estate, Sandra Benny, grew up in the area and still holds it close to her heart. She describes Spring Hills as a true oasis that is secluded but not isolated, within easy reach of Central Tilba, Bermagui, Narooma and local beaches.
“Properties like Spring Hills don’t come on the market often, especially in Tilba,” she says.
“You could turn it into anything you wanted: a working or hobby farm, ecological retreat, farm stay, or your private sanctuary tucked away from the rest of the world.
“One of my favourite things about Spring Hills would have to be the view its elevation offers. As you drive up to the main farmhouse, you’re instantly captivated by a panoramic outlook over rolling hilltops, Bermagui and Wallaga Lake townships, and out to the horizon.”
The current owners have enjoyed how private the property is. They spend much of their time exploring the native forest and relaxing by Couria Creek, which runs through the block for almost 2 kilometres.
Spring Hills’ main farmhouse dates back to the late 1800s. Great care has been taken to modernise the home without taking away from historic features, which include original fireplaces and antique chandeliers that offer gentle mood lighting.
Residents have multiple living spaces to choose from. Relax by the fire in the formal library, kick back in the family room, or head through to the open plan living, dining and kitchen area to soak up some sun.
Each of the three bedrooms is spacious with plenty of light and, of course, incredible views. The master suite features a walk-in wardrobe and French doors leading to the wrap-around verandah.
The country-style bathroom has dual access, offering an elegant freestanding tub in addition to a modern shower.
A short walk from Spring Hills farmhouse, separately titled, is the charming ‘Honeywood’ cottage.
Built in 1952 and also featuring original fireplaces and brickwork, this three-bedroom weatherboard home has a self-contained guesthouse right next door. Sandra says it has proven potential as an Airbnb or farm stay for extra income, but it would also be the perfect spot for extended family to stay.
Both Spring Hills and Honeywood are NBN connected, with solar hot water, electric cooktops, and reverse-cycle air conditioning for comfort year-round.
Alongside living residences, Spring Hills is also dotted with functional outbuildings. The original dairy has been renovated into an extra office/studio space with its own kitchenette and toilet, and a factory-style shed, once used for processing, is equipped with three cool rooms ready to go.
More than 100 varieties of berries, herbs, and fruit and nut trees are already established, including fig, avocado, mango, apple, macadamia and chestnut.
The property is gravity-fed from a header tank connected to council water supply and supplemented by permanent, mountain-caught water from Couria Creek.
Grazing pastures can host up to 40 cows and calves, with boundary fencing, extra paddocks and stock yards already established.
Sandra believes Spring Hills would best suit a large, nature-loving family looking to invest in a sustainable, quiet lifestyle.
“I cannot stress enough how tightly Tilba Tilba farmland is held or how exceptional this opportunity is,” she says.
“Whoever takes on this beautiful property will become the new caretaker of a generational masterpiece filled with potential in a region known for its diverse natural landscape, friendly communities and peaceful living.”
9052 Princes Highway, Tilba, is priced at around $4,000,000.
To book an inspection, contact Marshall and Tacheci Real Estate on 6493 3333, and be sure to check out all the latest listings on Zango.
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