384 Playfords Road, Comboyne
Price guide: $1,550,000-$1,650,000
PERCHED on the northern escarpment of the Comboyne plateau, ‘Akania’ is less a property and more a way of life. On 50.53 hectares of pristine country, days begin with birdsong and mist lifting through rainforest valleys, and end with sunsets across layered mountain ranges.
It is a sanctuary where contemporary comfort sits gently within a beautiful landscape, and a place shaped by sustainability and self-sufficiency.
Only 8km from the village of Comboyne, ‘Akania’ feels wonderfully secluded yet never remote.
The village offers coffee, conversation and daily essentials, while Port Macquarie, Taree and Newcastle remain within comfortable reach for work, travel or coastal escapes.
At 575 metres above sea level, the plateau’s mild climate and generous rainfall create ideal conditions for orchards, gardens and a flourishing horticultural lifestyle.
Around 95 percent of the estate is protected under a Voluntary Conservation Agreement, placing the custodianship of an exceptional ecosystem in private hands.
Moist sclerophyll forest and pockets of rainforest shelter an extraordinary diversity of species, with creeks, a natural waterfall and walking trails weaving through 124 acres of living landscape.
Approximately five acres are cleared around the home to create lawns, orchard and productive gardens.
The north-facing, solar-passive residence has been designed to frame the views and tread lightly on its setting.
A spacious open-plan living and dining zone is anchored by a semi-commercial kitchen with stainless steel benchtops, flowing to 76 square metres of spotted gum decking that take in expansive northern vistas.
Hebel panel construction, Viridian glazing, Colorbond roofing, solar hot water, wood fire heating, Daikin air conditioning and ceiling fans combine comfort with energy efficiency.
Additional infrastructure extends the property’s versatility.
A self-contained studio provides private accommodation for guests, extended family or creative work, while a substantial 312sqm complex incorporates workshop, storeroom, carport and a dedicated spa and sauna room.
Water and energy independence are defining features, with five rainwater tanks totalling 355,800 litres, integrated irrigation and a hybrid mains and solar system supported by 16.2kW of photovoltaic panels and BYD lithium battery storage.
In the orchards and vegetable beds, abundance is an everyday experience.
Citrus, exotic fruits, nuts, berries and seasonal vegetables thrive in rich volcanic soils, while ornamental plantings, from Japanese maples and magnolias to ginkgo-lined driveways, ensure that every season brings a new kind of beauty.
‘Akania’ is more than an address; it is a rare opportunity to live richly, lightly and in tune with the land.
For further details or to arrange an inspection, contact Rural and Lifestyle Agent Martin Newell at Percival Property on 0429 883 488.
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