7 Ways How Switching to Rural Living Can Benefit You
Introducing 3 properties that will entice you to make the move |
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Over recent years, many people have decided to swap their lives in built-up urban areas for a less frantic life closer to, or within the countryside.
Rural properties tend to be more spacious and are far more likely to have their own gardens, making them ideal for those raising growing families. Countryside residents have nature and wildlife all around them, making it far easier to get back to basics and get back in touch with what really matters
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There are advantages and disadvantages to living in either a rural or urban area. I hope this list will help you to see some of the advantages of living in a rural area, but only you can figure out which area will best suit you and your family's needs.
1. A profound boost to Mental Health
Mental health hit the headlines during the pandemic when millions were trapped inside their concrete jungles without access to signifi cant green space and fresh air, leading to spikes in depression.
Scientific research has proven that being immersed in natural surroundings boosts mental health and leads to less stress, and there was a mass exodus of city-dwellers into the countryside.
2. Less pollution means better respiratory and cognitive health
One of the biggest drawbacks of city living is pollution levels. Rural areas have less air pollution, because there is not as much congestion from cars, and you don't have the manufacturing facilities found in urban areas.
3. More privacy
Rural living is a great choice if you want to regain some personal autonomy. With all the distractions and social pressures that cities come with, living in a rural area offers you the chance to dedicate yourself to your own needs and priorities.
4. A stronger sense of community
Despite being packed with people, cities can actually lack a sense of togetherness. Meanwhile, residents in rural areas are bound to get to know each other at some point and tend to enjoy a close-knit community. With a shared sense of community, there is always someone to meet up with to have a good, heart-to-heart chat.
6. Better access to outdoor activities and exercise
With ample green spaces just outside your front door, there are plenty of opportunities for some all-important exercise in the fresh air.
7. Miles of greenery on your doorstep
It is not a stretch to state that you do get more living space for your money in the countryside when compared to a property in built-up urban areas. Rural living is a great solution if you need some extra room, show off your gardening skills with space for a pet or two.
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Lifestyle Properties For Sale |
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354 Brookhouse Rd, Pembrooke NSW |
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Family Home on Private Bushland Acres
The owners have designed this home for privacy, yet enjoy bushland views from all areas within the home.
Built within a cleared area of approx 15% of the 124 acres, with high ceilings, large bedrooms, open plan living plus a kitchen with generous bench space and storage, this home is ready for a family to add their own touches.
This is a property that offers an opportunity to live without ever-increasing power bills in a modern open-plan home, located in an area of bushland beauty and with the convenience of the nearby township of Wauchope and the major regional centre of Port Macquarie. Approx 4 hours drive on the M1 from Sydney's North Shore.
Port Macquarie offers daily flights to Sydney and Brisbane and newly introduced route to Melbourne twice a week. Countrylink rail service to Sydney and Brisbane is available via the Wauchope station.
Port Macquarie provides all the facilities of a large regional town including Universities, mutltiple primary and secondary schooling options, theatres, sporting venues, shopping and beautiful beaches.
Features incl:
• Stand Alone Solar System - 40 x 300W Panels with 20kwh storage
• Air Conditioning
• Combustion Heater
• Steel Framed Construction
• 60000L (approx) Rain Water Tanks
• Fenced House Paddock
• New Boundary Fencing
• Permanent Creek
• Machinery/Caravan/Boat Carport
• Large Double Garage with Internal Access
• Garbage Service
• Room for a pool (STCA)
• Wauchope is just 15mins from the property, with the Port Macquarie CBD an easy 30 minute drive.
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| Offers over $1,500,000
Land size 50.18ha
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586 Old Coast Road, Kundabung NSW |
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Lifestyle Acreage with Views
Immaculately presented lifestyle acreage just 30 minutes (35km) North of Port Macquarie.
A private hideaway on 111 acres, ideal for the tree-changer or those downsizing from larger acres.
With views over the dams and grazing pastures, this property includes stables with tack room, chicken coop, machinery shed plus a three-bay shed with carport and bathroom, inground pool, plus a wine cellar.
The current owners have recently installed:-
• 9kW Solar System • New Dishwasher • Window Tinting and New Window Furnishings and Screens • New Bathroom Hardware
• New Pool Filtration Equipment • New Split System Air Conditioning • New Entrance Way and Gravel Driveway
Other features include:-
• Gas Cooking • Large Modern Laundry Room • Walk-in Pantry • Gas Cooling and HWS • • 100,000+ Litres Rainwater Tanks
• 2 x Combustion Heaters • Permanent Creek • Dams • Pizza Oven and Covered Outdoor Entertaining Area • Inground Pool • Hardwood Flooring • Timber Verandah • Cattle Yards and Crush • Fenced Horse Paddock • Dog Proof Yard • Underground Spring • Citrus and Assorted Fruit Trees
Private Inspections are by appointment. Please call Jen on 0415 167 888 or Drew on 0412 042 421 |
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137 Apple Tree Drive, Kundabung NSW |
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A Home Amongst the Gum Trees
This property is set amongst 100 acres of Australian bushland on approx 10 cleared acres.
With 4 freshly painted and carpeted bedrooms, including an ensuited main bedroom, tiled open plan living area, and a wrap-around verandah, this home will suit a family looking for a treechange on the NSW Mid North Coast near Port Macquarie.
The colorbond shed and the attached carport is the perfect workshop or garage and trailer storage.
There is a paved and covered outdoor entertaining area complete with Pizza Oven and BBQ.
Other features include:-
• Split System Air Conditioning
• Combustion Wood Heater
• Outdoor Entertaining Area
• Solar Panels
• Ceiling Fans
• Shedding
The property is accessed via a Right of Way from the privately owned Apple Tree Drive.
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Land size 100acre
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 | About Us
Regional and Rural is proud to be locally owned and operated and truly independent.
Drew and Janette Oliver sought to establish a property service business borne out of their own experiences when buying and selling property and positioned RRR to fill the needs of people who are seeking a personal interactive service from their Real Estate Agency.
Our philosophy is to provide first class service to each and all of our clients who engage us to manage their changing property requirements and aspirations.. |
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