"Glen Yattah" 3 Middletons Lane Murrumbateman, 2582 NSW

Glen Yattah - 'Gentle Place of Waters'

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'Glen Yattah' brings together the delights of the natural world and a place for gathering with family and friends. All this within 3 minutes of Murrumbateman schools, and 25 minutes to Canberra's Northbourne Avenue.

This beautiful home blends respect for nature with practical, restful and creative living. Nestled on a 1.6-hectare block, the light-filled house uses its north-facing aspect and passive solar design, with solar panels for power and hot water. The large dam and extensive water tanks provide water security, even in drought time.

Glen Yattah - 'gentle place of waters' - has managed to be immune from drought (with deep dam, bore and multiple large tanks). But so much more. It has nourished food, wildlife, gardens, pets, youngsters and guests. There are strong memories of the first leap off the jetty by one grandchild after another - that is, if they weren't hiding in the cubby house or building their own under some treed canopy, or hunting for that one last Easter egg where the alpacas and chooks hang out, or making their own pizza combos in the spacious kitchen.

At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen and walk-in pantry overlooking the extensive, irrigated vegetable patch, orchard and chook pen. The kitchen flows into the large dining and lounge area with combustion stove that provides cosy warmth in winter. Triple doors open onto a paved al-fresco area, ideal for entertaining.

A large, flexible room lined with windows offers the perfect study, teenage retreat, playroom, or restful escape. Each of the four bedrooms has built-in robes, with windows that look out across low-maintenance gardens filled with an endless variety of birdlife.

There are many spaces throughout the property designed for entertaining, relaxing, or simply retreating to write, reflect and recuperate away from Canberra's pressures. The astonishing range of birds - from the tiniest flamboyant blue wrens to the endlessly inventive magpie songsters to the towering majesty of eagles - find abundant habitat here, creating a natural haven.

The possibilities at 'Glen Yattah' are endless: have a game of tennis on the full-sized court; canoe on the dam, maybe even catch some of the silver perch or yabbies, or just laze and watch the ducks and long-necked turtles that peek out of the water. Spend quiet time by the pond listening to the peaceful sounds of its fountain while kids play in the cubby house.

The large, separate studio, complete with bathroom, kitchenette and a slow combustion stove, may suit working from home, hobbies, guest accommodation, or a cosy granny flat. Three alpacas come with the property if desired; otherwise, there's freedom to choose livestock or plant more trees.

The home has hosted years of creativity and celebration - thousands of books lining the study and studio have supported new writing, and visitors from near and far have gathered here for end-of-year events with students, colleagues and fellow-writers.

The current owners are now answering the call of family and grandchildren in another state - making way for new memories to be made at this truly special place.

For Sale $1,375,000

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