A view like this deserves to be front and centre. Photo: LJ Hooker Woden/Weston.
Perched in the Tumut hills, with an unbeatable alpine view and a singular design, 256 Goobarragandra Road is a five-bedroom, two-bathroom property offering a lifestyle like no other.
Sitting on 9 acres just east of Tumut and named Rivendell after the Elvish town in The Lord of the Rings, it’s easy to understand how it acquired this name. The property includes frontage to the Goobarragandra River and its views to the mountains are simply stunning.
“The home’s huge living space has a view to the Snowy Mountains and Kosciuszko National Park, and the owners can actually see the snow caps in winter. The view is 180 degrees and you can see it from every room in the house,” LJ Hooker Woden/Weston agent Jane Macken says.
“Looking at the home, it’s obvious that it was built around the orientation, putting the mountains at the heart of the home’s design. The huge window acts like a skylight too, so the whole place is bright.”
The mountains can be enjoyed in winter from the comfort of the living room, as the windows are double-glazed and the open space has a fireplace.
“This home is perfect for someone wanting a sea change to the country, with broad horizons, open space and endless sky,” Jane says.
As if the views weren’t enough, the property includes a stretch of the river, opening up opportunities for trout fishing, swimming, picnics and family barbecues.
With five bedrooms, one of which is currently configured as a study, a pool room and a meals area in addition to the huge open family area, the home is not wanting for space.
“There’s a lot of room for family to spread out. None of the bedrooms share walls. The main bedroom has a large walk-in wardrobe and the ensuite has a spa bath with a corner window,” Jane says.
“The main bedroom also enjoys a large window opening out to the mountains so you can wake up to the view each day and there’s no concern for privacy.”
That sense of space is greatly aided by high ceilings and a signature high sloping roof in many of the communal spaces. The family is spoilt for choice for areas to spend time together or to retire to when they want some quiet.
“The pool room in particular comes to mind. It’s very large and it features a remarkable colour scheme, largely thanks to the deep blue carpet which the owners got from a pub in Wagga,” Jane says.
“But the size of the room means it could be reconfigured to be a rumpus room, a media room, a home library, you name it.”
Simply put, the home is an entertainer’s dream. The front outdoor entertaining area is the best spot to take in the fresh mountain air, especially with the barbecue, but unlike most homes, this property offers the option of riverside picnics in the sun.
The property is more than just a pretty face; it’s quite self-sufficient, with plenty of features and amenities that make it easy to run.
“It’s important when you live regionally to be able to rely on yourself. This home has tank water pumped from the river, solar panels and Starlink internet,” Jane says.
For home projects, DIY or garden maintenance, the property boasts a three-bay work shed and a workshop in the garage. The property also comes with a firefighting trailer, two pumps and a Yamaha quad bike.
“Even with the photos, you really don’t get an idea of how amazing this home is until you see it. When you feel that mountain air and see the horizon, it’s a different level altogether,” Jane says.
A retreat in the mountains, with a view that can’t be outdone, this property is a standout in every way, offering an enviable lifestyle in the kind of house that you hold on to for generations.
For more information on 256 Goobarragandra Road in Tumut, contact Jane Macken on 0408 662 119, and make sure you check out all the hottest listings on Zango.
