Corker at Cooranbong

A European influenced home with cork ceilings affectionately known as the ‘Corker’ on acreage at Cooranbong near Lake Macquarie is being offered for sale by Ray White Morisset.

The semi-rural property on an approximately 1.14ha block at the foot of the Watagan Mountains at 173 Matthew Valleys Road, Cooranbong, is being marketed by Ray White Morisset’s Cheryl Lomas and Corrinna MacIntyre.

Ms Lomas said the two-storey, five bedroom, four bathroom home was built with a European flavour by local builder Manfred Kempter in 1980 and was dubbed by the original owners as ‘Manfred’s Manor’.

“The house later became known as the Corker and it truly is a corker of a property,” she said.

“Designed to blend into the bush landscape with wide decks offering excellent entertaining space and beautiful views, the home has some unique features and offers a new owner endless potential.

“There’s an inviting open fire place in the main living area surrounded by mosaic slate flooring and of course one of the standout features of the property, the Portugese cork ceilings.

“Floor to ceiling windows and sliding glass doors opening onto the deck area allow you to view the incredible activities of the surrounding wildlife and scenery.”

Ms MacIntyre said the current owners had been using the property to accommodate a number of organisations as well as overseas students.

“This incredibly comfortable home offers three living areas, reverse cycle air-conditioning and underfloor heating so it is ideal for an extended family, retreat or home business,” she said.

“There is under cover parking for four cars and dual access for cars, boats or a caravan. The home offers an Australian lifestyle with endless possibilities.”

The Matthew Valleys Rd home is being offered for sale for $789,000. The home is open for inspection from 11am-12pm on Sundays and from 4pm-5pm on Wednesdays.