1 Bindaree Road, Lochiel NSW 2549

Lochiel Nature Retreat

House - Lochiel NSW

• Eight-acre lifestyle property
• Just eight-minutes’ drive to Pambula
• Spectacular outlook with hinterland views

Inhale the magnificent hinterland views, embrace the sense of space and feel the unhurriedness wash over you from this special Lochiel property. Only eight-minutes’ drive to Pambula and located just off sealed Back Creek Road, this private and idyllic piece of coastal bush feels like it’s much further away.

There’s a very neat and tidy, two-bedroom converted shed-turned-home with a north-facing orientation meaning it takes full advantage of the spectacular outlook, and is flooded with lots of natural light. The cosy and comfortable home is fully insulated and lined, has high ceilings and a wonderful sense of being connected to its surroundings. It has a modern, well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and quality freestanding Belling oven, as well as a well-appointed bathroom. A gas heater quickly and efficiently heats the space and there’s ceiling fans to move the nor’easter around in the warmer months. There’s a gas hot water system, a 80,000L rain water tank and a septic system. Adding a solar system would allow the new owner to live a more ‘off-grid’ lifestyle if they wished.

The home opens out onto a large north-facing outdoor living space that allows you to feel fully immersed in the tranquil setting. It has a generous reverse-pitch roofline engineered to allow maximum sunshine in the winter, and minimal direct sun in the summer. Another standout feature is the fully-plumbed, claw-foot bath which takes advantage of the property’s privacy and the stunning valley views.

The eight-acre property is a combination of cleared, level lawns and natural, bushy areas. The current owner has planted extensive gardens and trees to create a verdant sanctuary however there’s ample space to continue adding to the existing landscaping. The property also has a stormwater drain system which collects run-off water in heavy rain to utilise for garden irrigation. Wildlife and birdwatchers will be in heaven at this property which attracts plenty of birds – including regular black cockatoos – wombats, kangaroos and wallabies. From the house, take the easy stroll along a cleared bush track to the dam and enjoy the solitude and sounds of the bush.

A blank canvas ready for your vision – whether it’s a private retreat or future dream project, this property is filled with endless possibilities. You could leave the existing home as is, either as your principal home or as a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave coastal weekender. You could also expand on the existing home to add more rooms, or use the cleared, level site adjacent to the home to build a new home (STCA). You could even add a second dwelling or tiny home as guest accommodation or as an AirBnB rental.

Tucked into a peaceful valley, in the desirable locale of Lochiel, Bindaree Road is a quiet cul-de-sac with no through traffic, only minutes from pristine local wilderness attractions Nethercote Falls and Goodenia Rainforest. You can take the meandering 20-minute drive south to Eden via Nethercote Road, or be in Merimbula in just over 15-minutes.

This property would be ideal for those seeking a peaceful, low-maintenance coastal/bush weekender, or someone looking for a slice of hinterland heaven to call their own. There’ll be no need to plan an escape from life here at Lochiel – your property is your escape.