House of the week: Nature lover’s paradise – realestate.com.au

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This tropical pod house sits on a rural block with seasonal creek, pool, more than 50 types of plants and plenty of wildlife.

From the boab tree at the front gate to the seasonal wetlands that appear at the back of the block, the owners have loved every bit of their Top End sanctuary at 132 Langton Rd, Howard Springs.

They have grown bananas, mangoes, pineapples and watermelons on the property, and spent hours watching the changing view, the birds and the sunsets that paint the ghost gums and melaleucas orange.

Selling agent Daniel Harris, of Real Estate Central, said the 3.4ha property was a nature lover’s paradise, sitting privately at the end of a cul-de-sac, backing onto crown land and overlooking Dutchies Lagoon.

However, the block is still just a short drive to shops, schools and the highway.

The home is spread across three pods connected by a large deck that overlooks the in-ground pool.

The central pod houses a powder room and an open plan living, dining and kitchen area with sliding doors opening to the poolside deck.

The kitchen has timber breakfast bar, wraparound counters and a hidden walk-in pantry.

The second pod has two bedrooms, a laundry room and a family bathroom with double shower, vanity and bathtub.

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The main bedroom with walk-in robe is in the third pod, along with a two-way ensuite and a fourth bedroom that could also be a parents’ retreat.

A double carport is connected to the home via a boardwalk over dry riverbed-style landscaping.

The property also comes with a 16x18m shed incorporating a carport, workshop and granny flat with kitchenette, bathroom and veranda.

There is even a huge aviary that is big enough to host an army of chooks, ducks and geese or even an emu, if you are so inclined.

During the wet, a seasonal creek flows through the property and wet season waters creep up the rear paddock, creating a haven for birdlife and wildlife.

The property is a 10-minute drive from Coolalinga, 15 minutes from Palmerston and 10 minutes from Howard Springs Primary School, shops and a pub.

PROPERTY DETAILS

Address: 132 Langton Road, Howard Springs

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 3

Carparks: 6

Price guide: $1.295 million

Agent: Daniel Harris, 0430 350 631, Real Estate Central