Escape to the country and create the lifestyle you've always dreamed of

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

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School catchments

Stroud Road Public School Primary K-6 Government 0.86km
Stroud Public School Primary K-6 Government 6.4km
Booral Public School Primary K-6 Government 13.8km
Dungog Public School Primary K-6 Government 18.4km
St Joseph's Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 18.5km
Dungog High School Secondary 7-12 Government 18.7km
Glen William Public School Primary K-6 Government 23.9km
Stratford Public School Primary K-6 Government 25.8km
St Joseph's Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 26.3km
Bulahdelah Central School Combined K-12 Government 26.4km
Clarence Town Public School Primary K-6 Government 30.9km
Karuah Public School Primary K-6 Government 34.1km
Gloucester High School Secondary 7-12 Government 36.9km
Gloucester Public School Primary K-6 Government 37.7km
St Joseph's Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 38.0km
Coolongolook Public School Primary K-6 Government 38.1km
Martins Creek Public School Primary K-6 Government 38.4km
Medowie Christian School Combined K-12 Independent 44.1km
Tomaree High School Secondary 7-12 Government 46.0km
St Philip's Christian College - Port Stephens Combined K-12 Independent 46.1km
Catherine McAuley Catholic College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 46.7km
Irrawang High School Secondary 7-12 Government 48.8km
Hunter River High School Secondary 7-12 Government 52.0km
St Bede's Catholic College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 53.5km
Linuwel School Ltd Combined K-12 Independent 53.7km
Maitland Grossmann High School Secondary 7-12 Government 54.8km
Maitland High School Secondary 7-12 Government 54.8km
OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland Combined 3-12 Independent 55.5km
Rutherford Technology High School Secondary 7-12 Government 55.7km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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