Wallis Lakehouse

When you just want to get away from it all and relax with family and friends, Wallis Lakehouse is the perfect destination. With ample space both in and around the large single-level family house, you can spread out to your heart's content. Our family and friends have enjoyed many memorable getaways here over the last decade and now we are excited to share everything this property has to offer with you and yours.

Located just 3 hours north of Sydney near Pacific Palms, it's an ideal location on 11 hectares of land fronting Wallis Lake and only minutes from beautiful beaches, restaurants and cafes, with the twin towns of Forster and Tuncurry less than 25 minutes drive.

INDOORS

The house features a huge master bedroom with king bed and ensuite, two large bedrooms with queen beds and another large bedroom with three double bunks (suitable for kids and adults alike), plus four trundle beds available for use in various configurations in the king and queen rooms. In addition, there are two fold-out sofa double beds for use in both a TV room annex and a living room area (both areas will feature privacy door/curtain from July 2013), providing sleeping for another four people. Finally, there is even a cot and change table available for the youngest members of the family (please enquire).

Suffice to say, there is no shortage of space for large groups to sleep comfortably, with up to 20 adults able to be accommodated in various configurations. Additional sleeping spaces can be made available via onsite camping, but this is strictly by enquiry only.

In addition to the ensuite in the Master, the other bedrooms are also serviced by two bathrooms and two separate toilets, (minimising 'waiting time'), and a laundry with new washing machine, dryer, clothes line, plus iron and ironing board.

And don't worry about having to squeeze your food and drink into a pokey fridge - Wallis Lakehouse features a walk-in coolroom with plenty of space that allows you to just place multiple eskies and cases of drink intact. You can even store your drinks so they are accessible from the small access door on the back, which opens up into the large wooden bar area, complete with barstools and a cosy lounge area. Finally, a new stainless steel dishwasher makes short work of the washing up.

The bar area includes a sound system with MP3 player input (including patch lead), and overlooks the massive sunken lounge room which provides seating for 11+ adults to watch the large TV, with digital free-to-air. For additional entertainment options, either BYO DVDs (including Blu-ray), BYO portable hard drive to plug into the Blu-ray player via USB and/or BYO gaming console to plug in via A/V and HDMi ports in the TV. The lounge area is also accessible from the dining area, which features a large wooden 8 seater dining table.

In addition to the main lounge area, one of the fold-out sofa bedrooms also features a wall mounted TV with Blu-ray player and USB/AV/HDMi input capability; great to keep the kids entertained!

OUTDOORS

Outside the house, you'll be able to spend the day in the secluded outdoor entertainment area relaxing around the large pool, cooking on the new BBQ in an undercover area, eating and drinking in the sun at the 8-seater outdoor dining table, laying out on the manicured grass and listening to your music as played through the MP3 compatible outdoor stereo system. There is even a separate bathroom w/ shower plus toilet accessible from this area, so no need to run through the house.

The house is located atop a hill overlooking sweeping views of bushland (featuring a diversity of birdlife and even the occasional kangaroo), flat pastures, wetlands, waterways, dams, a pond and the beautiful Wallis Lake.

The grass is perfect for a game of cricket, some golf driving practice, even a mini running-course for those looking for a bit of friendly holiday competition.

The lake is easily accessible along 100m of private lake frontage with lush grass and a pontoon. The water can be enjoyed on one of two kayaks that are provided, with not only Wallis Lake to explore, but a waterway running across the property that feeds into a picturesque and secluded wetland only a few hundred meters from the house. You'll feel like Mick Dundee (without the threat of crocodiles) as you navigate your way around.

Or why not bring your own boat and take it out on the lake, for fishing, watersports, dolphin spotting, or a trip over to the nearby Rec Club for a chicken schnitzel or into Forster/Tuncurry for a lunch of fish and chips? Small craft such as tinnies can be dropped straight in at the waterfront, with larger vessels able to utilise nearby Coomba Park or Pacific Palms boat ramps to launch and then dock at the pontoon to pick up passengers directly from the property. There's no shortage of suitable flat land to park and turn a boat when it's not out on the water.

And if you're still looking for things to do, the area is famous for its pristine beaches with Blueys, Boomerang and Elizabeth beaches less than 10 minutes drive. And for the adventurous souls, the property is also bordered by the Wallingat National Park, offering 4WD tracks and bushwalking through the forest. For more info on local attractions, read the detailed section below.

Wallis Lakehouse is a dog-friendly property, and each time we visit, our Labradors absolutely LOVE the freedom of having lots of land and water to run and play! The house features a dedicated room for dogs in a large tiled sunroom, with glass sliding doors that link the room to both the house and a fenced yard outside with a grass section. If you wish to bring your dog/s with you, please make sure you request this in your enquiry as specific conditions apply, including no access to the main part of the house.

Communication is easy with the property receiving full Telstra and Optus mobile coverage, and free WiFi internet is accessible in the study. Undercover parking is provided for two cars in the lock up garage, and additional spaces in the driveway for at least 6 more, with further parking space for larger vehicles also available on the property.

With all these features and more, you'll need at least a few days to even scratch the surface of what the property and local area has to offer. We're confident you'll enjoy it so much that Wallis Lakehouse will become an annual pilgrimage for your family and friends to catch up, unwind and enjoy the latest additions to the property, so please enquire today to take advantage of our introductory pricing.