Here’s a rare chance to combine small-scale farming with an effortless seaside lifestyle. Photo: Kit Goldsworthy, Fivefour Photography.
This private holding is one of Tanja’s best, with productive pastures underfoot, open skies above and ocean views to the east.
Found at 259 Barrabooka Road, ‘Rockleigh’ stretches across 130 lush acres. It presents a Mediterranean-inspired home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and multiple living spaces designed for warmth and comfort.
“Rockleigh is simply breathtaking. It doesn’t get better than this,” sales agent Peta Burchell from Find My Place says.
“My favourite thing about the home has to be the way it brings the outside in at every opportunity. The design is quite solar passive, with double-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows throughout that capture plenty of light.
“I also love the variety of all-weather outdoor spaces; it’s easy to imagine hosting long lunches on the terrace, sipping morning tea on the front patio, and relaxing by the fire pit under the stars.”
Stepping over the threshold, guests are immediately welcomed into the open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. A central wood heater with built-in storage promises cosy winter nights.
The kitchen is trim and tidy, with timber features and a convenient breakfast bar for casual meals. Behind it is a relaxed family room, complemented by a home office perfect for those who work from home.
All four bedrooms offer a scenic outlook of the garden and surrounding countryside. They share a stylish main bathroom with feature tiles, a freestanding bath and oversized shower. The second bathroom is located between the kitchen and the family room.
A new paint job and fresh, soft carpets add to the home’s serene atmosphere.
Connected to the main home by storybook garden pathways is a completely self-contained cottage, equipped with one bedroom and one bathroom. Peta says it would serve well as a guest room, creative studio, or even short-stay accommodation.
Rockleigh’s current owner has dedicated countless hours to stewarding the land. More than 12,000 trees have been planted over the years in lush corridors. They’re a haven for native wildlife, including lorikeets, ducks, wattlebirds and wrens, joined by the odd wallaby, blue tongue and echidna.
The farm itself features rich soil and fertile pastures (kikuyu, rye, clover) that comfortably carry 35 cows and calves.
“Water security is solid thanks to multiple dams and 240,000 litres of combined storage,” Peta says.
“Cattle yards, crush and ramp are already set up. The original dairy has been converted into a shearing station, which is great for anyone interested in sheep or alpacas.
“Fencing is also excellent. The current owner has meticulously created a network of 10 paddocks with stock troughs scattered throughout.”
The property even holds potential for a second dwelling, subject to council approval.
Tanja is a sleepy rural locality with a deep sense of community. Surrounded by national park forests and beaches, the area enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy despite being 15 minutes from Tathra and less than half an hour from Bega.
Tanja doesn’t have a village as such, but its community hall often hosts markets and get-togethers. Tanja Primary School dates all the way back to 1878. The local school bus conveniently stops at Rockleigh’s front gate.
“This is a beautiful, peaceful place to live. People really look after each other here,” Peta says.
“It’s a rare thing to find prime coastal land where the future has been so thoughtfully considered and the stewardship so complete.
“Rockleigh would suit a family looking for an authentic rural lifestyle with gorgeous unspoilt beaches five minutes away. Hobby farmers would do well here, as would downsizers from larger acreage.”
For more information on Rockleigh, contact Peta Burchell and check out all the latest listings on Zango.
Original Article published by Morgan Kenyon on Region Canberra.
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