"NAVALAS"
The
Property
The land combines three large allotments - in total, an area of
just over an acre.
The building is constructed in face brickwork with dark tiled
roof and concrete floors.
Access from Navala Avenue is via a concrete driveway with a wide
apron fronting the double panel-lift garage door.
To take full advantage of the views and privacy available to it,
the property is terraced utilizing extensive rock retaining walls to create
specific areas for access, living, recreation and landscaping.
There is an opportunity to build another residence or duplex on
the property, subject to Council approval.
The
Building
The building comprises three levels. In all, the internal floor
areas comprise of some 830 square metres, or 89 squares.
The lower includes the four-car garage, large and small storage
rooms and a WC.
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The entry level features an expansive covered balcony,
entry foyer, two super-large guest rooms, one with en-suite, and the
gymnasium with indoor spa, authentic sauna, shower room and separate
en-suite. On this same level, with separate access, is the laundry and
ironing room, together with more storage rooms - all opening onto the
smaller private yard on the southern side of the building.
The main living areas are located on the upper level, in the centre of
which is located a fabulous tiled courtyard over-looking the landscaped
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Within the western wing is the lounge room with open
fireplace, a formal dinning room, breakfast room and the sports room and
bar adjoining another large open tiled deck, again with those expansive
northerly water views.
Three bedrooms, all with built-ins, a large bathroom with
separate WC, a library retreat, and kitchen with walk-in pantry are
located in the centre of the building.
Along the eastern side, the owners/managers rooms have
both a private internal access and direct connection to the central
courtyard. The bedroom is large by any standards and has an en-suite
with walk-through robes and a private retreat room looking through to
the tennis court.
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Accommodation
When operating as a B&B/mini-resort, Navalas had eight
queen-size beds in various room configurations.
On the upper level, sleeping accommodation comprised of three
separate bedrooms and the owners facilities - all with queen beds and built-ins.
The entry level comprised two very large rooms, each with two
queen beds - The main room with an en-suite and the other utilizing the gym room
facilities.
A redesign could easily divide these larger rooms into separate
sleeping accommodation if required.
Recreational
Facilities
The centre-piece of the landscaped garden area is a large
salt-water pool. It features a wide 'beach-like' walk-in area, a wading cove
with under-water seating, a ramp access and ranges to a maximum of 2 metres
depth.
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The pool surrounds are ideal for picnics, BBQ's or just lazing
around in the sun. Further more they are totally private!
The tennis court is constructed to competition standards, with
grass fabric consolidated with fine kiln-dried sand. It is fully fenced, well
drained and requires very little maintenance.
Indoor activities are well catered for. The 'sports room'
features a full size snooker table, darts area, bar and en-suite facilities. It
also opens up onto a large open patio with spectacular views over Port Stephens,
the Myall Lakes and the distant mountain ranges.
The gymnasium has a six/eight person spa, exercise equipment, a
walk-in Swedish sauna and a separate WC and shower room.
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Local
Area Attractions
It is not without good reason that the Port Stephens area is
known as the "Blue Water Paradise". It is an area of breathtaking
natural beauty, and provides its visitors with a vast array of water and land
activities, shops, clubs and good restaurants.
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Port Stephens is approximately
2.5 hours drive north of Sydney along the F3 highway. The area is well
serviced by private coach services. Williamtown Airport now hosts a great range
of airlines such as Virgin Blue, Jetstar, Aeropelican, Brindabella and
Qantaslink which provides daily connections from Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra,
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The diversity of this Hunter Regional area is amazing. Whether
it is an adrenalin adventure or simply a relaxing escape from the city rush,
there is something for everyone:
Swim, surf or relax at one of 26 golden sandy beaches, snorkel or
dive in pristine waters, walk though beautiful Tomaree National Park; try boom
netting with dolphins, parasailing, horse riding, jet skis, kayaking,
tobogganing, fishing; or settle back at a local winery, dine at a waterfront
cafe or restaurant, have a round of golf, or picnic at the waters edge.