This massive 22-acre property is poised to attract rural retreaters and developers itching to create a fantastic residential subdivision.

Surrounded by bushland yet minutes from tight-knit Abernethy, the property comprises a 1980s-built, three-bedroom residence and a separate, self-contained studio.

You also have a four-vehicle carport, single garage, five paddocks, a dam, dog yard, chicken coops, horse shelter and a lawn locker.

A previous development application was approved for a three-bedroom house. A similar approval could be sought or the sprawling block has the potential to be subdivided, with a potential yield of up to five residential lots (STCA).

- Discover your dream country retreat nestled in the heart of picturesque Hunter Valley
- 9ha stunner with masses of space for everyone to enjoy, including livestock, vehicles
- Rural retreaters and developers will appreciate the special features of a great space
- 2.26ha zoned as RU5 Village with the remaining land zoned RU2 Rural Landscape
- RU5 Village can be subdivided into multiple allotments, a yield of five residential lots
- Previous DA submitted comprised a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, double-car dwelling
- Minutes from Abernethy, property offers bushland surrounds, tranquil mountain views
- 1980s-built, three-bedroom main residence, and a separate, self-contained studio/retreat
- Three-bed home needs some TLC but self-contained property is appealingly modern
- That's not all with a four-vehicle carport, single garage, five paddocks, dam, dog yard
- Plus chicken coops, 40m x 20m horse arena, horse shelter and 3m x 3m lawn locker
- Enter current home, which last sold in 2012, via a rear carport doorway or front porch
- Home is at end of long driveway, features bedroom wing, flowing dining, living array
- From front porch with its peaceful scenery, step into light, bright carpeted living room
- Open arch doorway welcomes guests to a dining room, second arch opens to kitchen
- While older, kitchen has ample bench and storage space, modern electric appliances
- From kitchen, step to sunroom with access to 6m x 15m carport, ideal for entertaining
- Bedroom wing features three sizeable, adjacent bedrooms including family bathroom
- Two of three carpeted bedrooms have ceiling fans and older bathroom has a shower
- Separate two-bed studio is chic and modern, timber-look floors, light and fresh colour
- The spacious living area includes a stylish kitchen space with gas cooking appliances
- There are two carpeted bedrooms off living room and a tiled bathroom with a shower
- You can't forget the masses of tranquil outdoor space, all pets and livestock welcome
- The separate single garage with power and water connected is perfect as workshop
- Town water, transpiration septic system, Vulcan electric hot water and also LPG gas
- In addition, your lush and rolling grazing paddocks come with secure electric fences
- 30 minutes from Maitland, this property is ultimate canvas for a dream country estate

Council Rates $3,412pa
Water Rates $751pa