8 Gap Hill Road Stroud Road NSW 2415

Crafers Estate on Gap Hill Road

AUCTION 7TH NOVEMBER

Set on 50 acres, this beautifully renovated farmhouse sits within a picturesque country estate that includes an established boutique hobby Verdelho vineyard and cellar door. The property blends the romance of rural living with the freedom to create your own lifestyle vision. Whether you dream of a peaceful retreat, a weekend escape, or a beautiful place to explore small-scale winemaking, this estate offers the perfect balance of charm, comfort, and opportunity.
At its heart is a lovely weatherboard home, filled with light and character. Vaulted timber-lined ceilings and wide north-facing windows invite the outdoors in, while the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living spaces flow effortlessly to expansive outdoor entertaining areas. Perfect for family gatherings or quiet mornings overlooking the countryside. A charming guest cottage adds flexibility for extended family, friends, or potential income. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, shady trees, and an inviting in-ground swimming pool, the property is equally suited to permanent living or weekend escapes. The one-acre vineyard and purpose-built cellar door overlook a tranquil dam, creating an idyllic setting to share a glass with friends or explore new creative or agricultural pursuits.

The Home and guest cottage
• Beautifully presented weatherboard home with light-filled open-plan living
• Vaulted timber-lined ceilings and large north-facing windows
• Spacious modern kitchen, dining area, lounge leading onto a verandah for outdoor entertaining
• Master bedroom, second bedroom plus third bedroom or study all with built in wardrobes
• Newly renovated bathroom and laundry
• Fly-screen-enclosed eastern deck and large covered western entertaining area including a pizza oven
• In-ground swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens
• Secondary two-bedroom guest cottage with bathroom and 5Kw solar system (14 panels)

Vineyard and Lifestyle
Boutique hobby Verdelho vineyard and cellar door overlooking a tranquil dam
• Purpose-built tasting room with curved deck and accessible entry
• Opportunity to expand the winery or adapt for other pursuits
• Beautiful, established gardens throughout the property
• A mix of established trees: Chinese elms, pear trees, plane trees, and natives
• Well-maintained garden beds and shady tree areas
• Vegetable gardens and orchard for homegrown produce
• Irrigation through out

Infrastructure and Land
• Approximately 50 acres divided into eight paddocks and cattle yards Undulating grazing land with scattered native timber
• Spring-fed creek and multiple dams
• Extensive shedding: three-bay shed with office, large machinery shed, workshop, and storage
• Town Water plus 3 water tanks with combined 10,000 litre capacity
• Mains power and solar on guest cottage
• Zoning : RU2 Rural Landscape
• Rates : $803.00 per quarter

Location Benefits
Perfectly positioned between the charming historic village of Stroud and the vibrant country town of Dungog, this property offers the best of both convenience and seclusion.(times are approximates)

• Dungog rail link to Sydney and Newcastle, hospital, schools, and shopping - 20-25 minutes / 27 km
• Barrington and Gloucester Top- 35- 45 minutes / 41kms
• Raymond Terrace - 35-40 minutes / 49 km
• Newcastle - 1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes / 75 km
• Hawks Nest and Myall Lakes beaches - 50 minutes / 54 km
• Sydney - around 2 hours 20 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes via the M1 (entry at Wahroonga) / 213 km

For enquiries, to register for an open home, or arrange a private inspection contact the Team at Ray White Rural Lifestyle Sydney
Andrew Wall 0423 234 723
Dee Braithwaite 0458 206 063