There are views, and then there are Views.
Removed from the hustle and bustle, yet only a short drive from the centre of Byron, Rucamanqui - meaning Nest of the Condor - captures all the elements that contemporary, high-end buyers are seeking. Seclusion, understated luxury, convenience. And of course, those views.
Driving through the grand and meandering tree-lined entrance, off a private cul-de-sac, you get a sense of the impressive property within.
With a backdrop of those magnificent ocean views, uninterrupted from Lennox headland all the way towards Evans Head, the property is at once warm and inviting, yet striking and imposing.
With a pavilion-style design, from Sydney firm of Pratt Miniter and constructed by John Eggins Prestige Homes, the home is sprawling and sophisticated.
Outside, nature is the star of the show with a palette of greens and blues stretching as far as the eye can see.
Manicured lawns and elegant gardens extend throughout the property, which features a shimmering, 12m x 4m saltwater swimming pool, and Rebound Ace all-weather tennis court,
In the main home, constructed of rendered double brick, everything has been completed to the highest architectural and building standards. Centrally heated, and two open fire places, the home boasts three generous bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. The spacious master bedroom features a beautifully appointed ensuite and sitting area.
Take time to watch the whales frolic in the ocean before preparing a leisurely breakfast in the family kitchen fitted with granite benches and European appliances.
A stylish, formal lounge and roomy family dining and living area are also part of this perfectly-planned home.
Picture windows increase air and light flow and offer views over the established formal gardens, pool and farmland below.
For conducting business, or simply time out, there's a separate, freestanding office with a built-in workstation and bookcases, accessed by an all-weather covered walkway.
Guests will love the air-conditioned, two-bedroom guesthouse with a bathroom, second toilet, kitchen, living room, and veranda.
The pool house boasts its own kitchen, built-in barbecue, bathroom and living area, and the double garage features an air-conditioned loft, laundry and bathroom.
Outside the artfully topiarised shrubs and manicured lawns, stunning terracotta display pots, and stone seating with one the best ocean views in the Northern Rivers.
Further from the house, a citrus orchard blossoms annually into an abundant supply of lemon, orange and grapefruit, while 950 macadamia trees are share-farmed to produce a profitable income.
The balance of 80 acres is fenced into four paddocks with access to a dam and would be perfect for horses, or cattle. Farm machinery and large six-bay machinery shed with a double garage is included in the estate.
Eggins was awarded the MBA House of the year, and Miniter won awards for design and energy efficiency for this amazing property that also ticks sustainability boxes.
Two filtered rainwater house tanks store around 90,000 litres, there are a number of natural, underground springs, and an automated bore water tank. There is also around three acres of native forest and the perimeter of the property is fully fenced.
Just 25 minutes' south of the hustle and bustle of Byron Bay and less than 20 minutes from Ballina Airport, Rucamanqui is a rare and unique property, which is rightfully celebrated as one of the Northern Rivers true luxury estates. Call Ku Darroch to arrange your private tour of this spectacular home.
Removed from the hustle and bustle, yet only a short drive from the centre of Byron, Rucamanqui - meaning Nest of the Condor - captures all the elements that contemporary, high-end buyers are seeking. Seclusion, understated luxury, convenience. And of course, those views.
Driving through the grand and meandering tree-lined entrance, off a private cul-de-sac, you get a sense of the impressive property within.
With a backdrop of those magnificent ocean views, uninterrupted from Lennox...
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