Home in Empire Vale

Wake up to birdsong and open paddocks. Be on a world-class beach in 15 minutes. Spread across acreage, this spacious home sleeps 8 across four bright bedrooms. Spend your days around the sparkling pool, under the covered alfresco or exploring our favourite places - 🏄 15 min - Lennox Head 🛍️ 10 min - Ballina 🌊 35 min - Byron Bay ✈️ 15 min - Ballina Airport Space, privacy, and the Northern Rivers on your doorstep. Take advantage of nearby offshore and river access for boating enthusiasts. The space Some places make you forget what day it is. This is one of them. Set on one hectares of flat, park-like grounds in the heart of the Northern Rivers, this is a home built for slow mornings, long lunches, and the kind of relaxed family time that's hard to find anywhere else. The paddocks stretch out in every direction. The pool sparkles out back. And the beach is just 15 minutes down the road. 🏠 The Home A generous, light-filled brick home with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and enough space for everyone to spread out and still come together. 🛏️ 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 8 guests 🚿 Master bedroom with private ensuite 🌿 Fresh, updated interiors throughout ❄️ Air conditioning to keep you comfortable year-round 🌊 The Outdoor Living This is where the magic happens. The covered alfresco flows straight off the living area - a proper outdoor room for morning coffees, lazy lunches, and evening BBQs while the sun sets over open farmland. 🏊 Sparkling inground pool with stone paving surround 🍖 Covered alfresco with outdoor dining for the whole group ⚽ Vast, flat lawn - perfect for kids, dogs, and cricket 🌴 Established tropical gardens with total privacy 🌾 Surrounded by working orchards and farmland 🍳 The Kitchen The heart of the home. Bright and modern with large windows framing peaceful rural views - you'll actually enjoy cooking here. Full modern kitchen with everything you need Open-plan dining and living zones Seamless flow to the alfresco for indoor-outdoor entertaining 📍 The Location Tucked away from the noise but never far from anything worth doing. 🏄 20 min → Lennox Head beach (one of Australia's best) 🛍️ 15 min → Ballina (shops, cafes, restaurants) ✈️ 15 min → Ballina Byron Gateway Airport 🌊 35 min → Byron Bay 🎣 Minutes to the Richmond River for fishing & boating Perfect for: Families with kids · Multigenerational groups · Friend groups · Couples wanting space · Anyone escaping the city for the Northern Rivers lifestyle A few things worth knowing: Self check-in via key safe Free parking on premises NBN Wi-Fi throughout Owners live onsite but far enough away so guests have ultimate privacy. Handy for those who may need assistance with the rural way of life. Guest access Here's the Guest Access section - short, warm, and reassuring (Airbnb guests read this to check there are no nasty surprises): You have the entire property to yourselves. No shared spaces, no other guests - just you, your group, and 1 hectare of privacy. 🔑 Arrival is effortless Check yourself in anytime after 3pm via the key safe at the front door. Full instructions will be sent 48 hours before your arrival. 🏠 Full access includes: The entire home - all 4 bedrooms, living, dining and kitchen Covered alfresco entertaining area Inground swimming pool Expansive lawn and gardens Free off-street parking for multiple vehicles 🌾 The surrounds The property borders working farmland and orchards - feel free to take a walk around the grounds and soak it all in. Please note the surrounding farm paddocks are private property and not part of your access. 📶 Practical bits: Fast NBN Wi-Fi throughout the home Full laundry facilities on-site Reverse cycle air conditioning Other things to note A few things worth knowing before you arrive - so there are no surprises. 🚰 Septic System The property runs on a septic system, as is common with rural properties in this area. It works perfectly well - we just ask that guests treat it with care: Please only flush toilet paper - no wipes, paper towels or sanitary items Avoid pouring harsh chemicals, oils or fats down the drains Following these simple steps keeps everything running smoothly for your stay 🌾 Rural Setting This is a genuine working rural property. That means you may occasionally hear or see farm activity on the surrounding land - tractors, wildlife, birds at sunrise. For most guests this is part of the charm. Just good to know going in. 🌿 Surrounds & Wildlife The property borders open farmland and established gardens. Keep an eye on little ones when exploring the grounds, and be aware that native wildlife - including insects - are part of life here. 🚗 Getting Here The property is accessed via a rural road. A standard vehicle is perfectly fine. We'll send you detailed directions and a property map with your check-in instructions 48 hours before arrival. Registration details PID-STRA-84164