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NEW SOUTH WALES

1. ‘BROOKVIEW’. NEW ENGLAND TABLELANDS. Completely self sufficient. 40 acres. Large orchard. Borders national park. Spectacular views. Modern, spacious, 2 bedroom, open plan home. Shedding. Bird watcher delight. $490,000. Phone Jacki: (02) 6732 2326.

2. SECLUDED 25 ACRE ridgetop bush block down a quiet country lane only 14 km from friendly Mudgee. Power, phone available; fully fenced; good access; numerous house sites with great views! Acreage this close to town is hard to find. Come and enjoy the fantastic laid-back lifestyle of this beautiful region. $195,000 ONO. Phone: 0438 671 722 or 0423 242 900 Email: sandlsixsmith_AT_yahoo.com.au.

3. LILLIAN ROCK, Northern Rivers NSW, close to Border Ranges N.P, Nimbin, Kyogle. Five acre share in 330 acre approved MO established 25 years. Beautiful forested valley and wildlife. Mudbrick studio, large loft, verandahs, lovely deck. Gas stove, fridge, hot water, combustion heater, solar power, phone, water tank. Large shed. Community centre, tractors, dams. Steiner school, public school very close. $175,000. Ph: (07) 4093 9940.

5. EXTRAORDINARY LOCATION - Wonboyn Lake is a fairytale-like village nestled on the fringe of spectacular Nadgee Nature Reserve, the only coastal wilderness area in NSW. Amazing wildlife, kangaroos, ducks and chooks roam freely in the village. Pristine beaches, bush and lake. Two BR Besserbrick house, parklike halfacre (approx), beautiful stone vegie garden and worm farm. Chook pen. Undercover caravan. 7 x 5.5m shed with lovely sleepout. Outdoor bath for viewing stunning stars. 33km south of Eden. The right person will fall in love. House is listed with agent, but for private sale contact owner directly on: (02) 6496 9212 or 0405 239 678 to leave a message.

6. RYLSTONE – 1/2hr SE Mudgee. Village tree-change investment package – House/Land for Sub-division/Industrial block with shed. House: Semi-restored 1880s stone settler’s cottage with beautiful views and loving vibe. 2 bedroom plus separate guest accommodation on 1454 m2 planted fruit, berry, nut, mulch trees, 200 m2 organic vegie beds, chicken shed, stone terracing. Ready for your finishing prefs/extensions to house and gardens to make it your own. Sub-Division: Separate parcel vacant land in village 7842 m2, 3 street frontages, services, approved for 2 blocks with DCP for up to 9 blocks. Industrial: flat 2643 m2, 3 street frontages, cyclone fencing, lock-up shed. Total $650,000 PH: 0427 102 030. Web: www.rylstonetreechange.com.

8. MYRTLE MTN, Sth Coast NSW. Solar passive hand build earth home. Solar power and hot water, 35 acres. Creek and 2 dams. Bordering 2 National Parks. $315,000. Go to www.southcoastweb.com.au/manali for more info. Or phone: (02) 6495 7908.

        

9. BEAUTIFUL HOME AND STUDIO with River Frontage 6 km to Wyndham, 25 mins to Merimbula beaches and airport. This 20 acre NE facing property has views to NP and features a 50m long permanent waterhole. The Asian-inspired eco-friendly 2 bedroom plastered cedar and adobe home is a solar passive open plan design with modern kitchen and bathroom, hardwood timbers and polished floors throughout. The house has a second storey, high ceilings with large windows create a bright and spacious living area. Powered by a $20K solar system, the home has solar hot water, a Lopi wood fire and stainless steel oven. Accompanying the home is a charming stone and adobe loft studio and 9X9 metre shed. House and studio are extensively landscaped with paving, stone masonry and terraced gardens. The property has 50,000 litres of water storage, 4 acres fenced, a covered organic vegie garden and chook house. There is a Voluntary Conservation Agreement over 4 acres. Wyndham offers a primary school, store, PO, hall and sportsground. School bus runs daily to Pambula/Eden/Bega for both public and private schools including a Steiner School. Broadband available. View on www.allhomes.com.au. $470,000. Ph: (02) 6494 2174 Email: yoki_AT_acr.net.au.

QUEENSLAND

    

1. BABINDA, QLD: Vastu house on 3.383 hectares (approx. 8 acres), half cleared, half rainforest and creek. Three and a half bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, marble tiles, parquetry floors, salvaged rainforest timber features and cabinets. Only a few years old. Your own creek just 60m down the hill. Great views. At the edge of town so power, water, shops and movie theatre a short walk away. Has been used as a successful nursery. Give Babinda Real Estate a call on (07) 4067 1680 or Lawrie on 0427 0639 76. $560,000 ONO.

2. BELLBIRD: Your private national park overlooking the Condamine Gorges in Killarney. 315 acres of Nature Refuge with provision for ecobusiness. Mountain ridges, rainforest, permanent creek and dam. Unique wildlife and flora. Fenced with even a paragliding ramp! Live your dream $325,000. For more photos and info http://users.tpg.com.au/softoz/bellbird or call Oliver 0417 762 651.

    

3. 1.75 ACRES – 20 MINS BRISBANE CBD (22km) – Elevated Position. Beautifully restored 130y/o Colonial backs onto permanent creek (with resident platypus), parkland and wildlife corridor. Ideal for permaculture, chooks, veggies etc. Perfect home to bring up family or just enjoy this rural lifestyle near the city. Ten min walk to city train, schools, shops etc. Four large bedrooms, gorgeous kitchen and bathroom, private wrap around verandahs with great views to Mt Coot-tha and ranges, slate surrounded fireplace, French doors and windows, ceiling fans, bush-landscaped-yard with outdoor dining and spa areas, 22,000 litre water tank, irrigation, bathwater diversion, chook pen, fully fenced, two car garage and abundant area under house for storage/extension etc. One of a kind elevated (great breezes) rural block. Situated alongside similar properties on a no-through-rd. Located between Brisbane and Ipswich. $655,000. Email adriennelavater_AT_hotmail.com or Ph/SMS: 0412 066 994.

4. KURANDA - ALMOST ONE ACRE PRISTINE RAINFOREST. Excellent corner block. A chance to be part of the unique, alternative and bohemian Kuranda lifestyle. Five minutes from famous Kuranda Markets and Railway. 20 minutes from Cairns. Block offers many opportunities to build your dream home. Town water, underground power. Seasonal creek/gully. Kuranda’s population approx 750. $175,000. Email: mrjeremyjeremy_AT_yahoo.com.au or Ph/Text: 0402 442 574.

5. WANT THE NON TOXIC LIFE? Have you considered Coastal Sub-tropical Queensland?

    

THIS PHOTO: Enjoy the beautiful Baffle Creek in your newly built 2 bedroom home on 53.89 acres. Close to creek, boat ramps and shops $384,680.

THIS PHOTO: Two bedroom home plus study on 24.71 acres at Gin Gin, 2 x bores, dam, machinery shed, tank, and yards $380,000.

Other properties in Coastal Sub-tropical Queensland:

Waterloo: 2 bedroom home on 320.24 acres, seasonal creek with waterhole, 2 dams, approximately 50 acres cleared, tanks, machinery and sheds $320,000.

3 bedroom Queenslander on 27.5 acres, dam $320,000. Amazing Hawkridge Mountain is 410 acres of naturally scenic country $180,000 neg.

Sustainable and Solar powered homes from $179,000. 16 ha (40 acre) properties close to national parks and pristine waterways from $119,000. Web: www.organicodyssey.com.au or phone: 1300 761 085 at local call cost.

VICTORIA

1. FIVE ACRES MORNINGTON PENINSULA (Fingal). Four bedroom architect-designed, solar passive, rammed earth and recycled timber house. Solar hot water, worm-farm septic, 55,000L watertanks and wired for solar power. Owner-built; 90% finished. Private ti-tree and moonah bush block. Three km to surf beach and 10 km to Port Phillip bay. One hr from Melbourne. Includes separate studio and shedding. $795,000. Contact Greg: 0415 381 955 or email: 6ft_AT_live.com.au. SEE PHOTO ABOVE.

    

2. DAYLESFORD, one hour NW of Melbourne - architect designed passive solar house on 2 acres with creek frontage and crown land adjoining, 3 bedrooms, 3 living areas, greenhouse al fresco area, strawbale, double-glazed, solar hot water, worm farm septic, combustion stove & LPG stove, pantry/coolroom, 110,000litre water tank, shed 10x10m with studio apartment over, woodshed, carport, established fruit & nut orchard, grape vines, fenced vegie garden & chook shed, birch grove, pond and flower beds. Asking $845,000. Call Helen 0409 028 144, helen_AT_unicornhouse.net, www.unicornhouse.com.au/gallery-of-works and click on Stoney Creek Cottage. SEE PHOTOS ABOVE.

TASMANIA

1. HALF SHARE IN 50 ACRES, bush block, St Helens, beautiful N.E coast of Tasmania. Co-tenants wanted interested in permaculture, natural building. Two minutes drive to great fishing and surfing beaches, 6 km from St Helens. Creek with manferns, old white/blue gums, grass trees. Two house sites, we’ll be building a strawbale house soon. Also a 3 brm house on 1/4 acre block in town, great vegie gardens, chook run, fruit trees $190,000 ONO. Contact Shane/Sam: 0438 434 697 or (03) 6376 2668 Email: cuberson1_AT_bigpond.com.

    

2. LORINNA VALLEY. Alpine Cabin – Ideal small home or mountain retreat 8.387HA (20 acres) temperate rain forest of myrtles, blackwoods, sassafras, giant tree ferns, birdlife and walking trails. Hexagon timber cabin powered by 6 solar panels and back up generator, Solahart hot water system, with modern gas fridge and stove. Double French doors open to the large deck that surrounds 2/3 of the cabin. Free standing central cast iron fire provides heating upstairs to 2 attic bedrooms and down. Bathroom has a beautiful claw foot bath with shower over. Fresh water creek running through the property feeds 2x9000 litre tanks. A large shipping container and separate workshop provide storage and workspace. Lorinna is a quiet, alternative lifestyle, rural valley with a population of around 50 residents with views to Cradle Mountain, and over looks Lake Cethana, which provides trout fishing, swimming, and boating. One hour to Sheffield, Cradle Mountain and Walls of Jerusalem National Parks. Offers over $360,000. Contact tassibob_AT_dodo.com.au or www.owner.com.au.

3. CHARMING FOUR BEDROOM, solar powered cottage set on 70 acre bush block. Fully fenced garden with huge netted vegie patch. Fruit trees, chook pen, 4 spring fed dams, permanent creek, 1 km river frontage. 13 km from Scottsdale. $400,000. For more info and photos Ph: (03) 6352 3430 or Email: shellyramm_AT_hotmail.com.

4. N.E.TASMANIA, NEAR SCOTTSDALE. Own your own piece of self sufficient paradise. 3 bdrm, plus study passive solar house, on 21 acres of native bush, with spectacular views of NE Tasmania. Extensive solar power system. Bore, dam and sprinkler system. Fruit, berry, citrus producing orchard. 30 min to beach. 15min to Scottsdale. 50 min to Launceston city. $550,000 ONO. Enquiries call Paddy on: 0418 391 536.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

A PIECE OF HEAVEN! Gidgegannup, W.A. Situated in the hills of Perth, only 15 minutes from CBD. Strawbale cottage 3/4 bedrooms, large living areas, with separate studio, horse paddock with dam, cottage gardens, a bore, small orchard, all on 5 acres. Fabulous growing Gidgegannup community. Liquid Amber driveway 100 metres long. Open fire in the winter. A view from every window! Verandahs overlooking neighbouring valley with cows. Live the best of both worlds – work in the city whilst still able to live in the country! $695 000 ONO Ph: (08) 9578 3961.

ECO VILLAGE SOUTH ISLAND 35 KM TO NELSON NZ. We welcome you to join us at our eco village in the sunny top of the South Island. The last remaining lot of 6 is still available. The site comprises 6560 m2 individual title with a further 1/6th share in 58.40 hectares of common land that is currently maintained with sustainability in mind, as well as nurturing the preservation of the native flora and fauna. This sunny, elevated site offers you a place to relax whilst absorbing the glorious views over Motueka Valley and River, and out to Tasman Bay. Only 15 minutes drive to Motueka township. Price: NZ$340,000. Email stephan_AT_smal.co.nz or Ph: 0064-3-5268 557.

WANTED / TO RENT / TO SHARE / CARETAKING

FOR RENT: MINER’S COTTAGE. Attractive setting. Seven km from Beaufort, 45 km from Ballarat (train) $65 per week. Ph: (03) 5349 7215.

UNIQUE LIFESTYLE property/house available to rent 9-12 months. Fully furnished. 125 acres (35 acres bush) Orbost, Victoria. Lake frontage/ocean views. 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms. Fruit trees/vegie garden/hothouse. $320 pw. Ph: Gary (03) 5154 1763. SEE PHOTO AT RIGHT.

HOUSE SIT AVAILABLE, TASMANIA. Try self sufficiency before you buy your dream home, for six weeks around May 2010. House (30 minutes south of Hobart) on four acres with milking goats, donkeys, chooks, dogs and vegie garden. Refs essential. Email: themacs_AT_skymesh.com.au.

NELDORETH FOREST COMMUNITY – vacancies available. Good forest campsites. Work for keep, 25 hours per week in organic garden/orchard or building. Spiritual, non-sectarian, meditation, no drugs, no alcohol. More info: 432 Horse Camp Rd, Gin Gin, SE Qld, 4671.

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