255 Chowan Creek Road

"Sunshine Haven Farm" - Former Australian Home of a US Vietnam War Hero, Must Be Sold!

The Australian home built by former Colonel David Hackworth, known as Hack, is up for sale. The home which is on 155 acres is located near the historic village of Uki, in the Gondwana Rainforest World Heritage Area, Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.

The property is a haven for bird and wildlife where wallabies and kangaroos can be spotted grazing and platypus swim in the creek.

The homestead, completed in 1981, is built of Rosewood, Cedar, Silky Oak and Australian hardwoods. Built by Colonel Hackworth and his expert carpenter nephew, Sean, it is unique in that every room has an entry and exit point. The master downstairs bedroom, with office space attached has an ensuite bathroom complete with handmade tiles and artistically arranged by Paul Forman. There is also a separate guest ensuite annexed to a covered open plan, outdoor barbeque area.

With regard to the location of the property, Hackworth often told locals that he had access to a Pentagon computer, and assessed through US Army intelligence that the Chowan Creek Valley is the safest longitudinal and lateral based area in all the South Pacific Region in the event of fallout from any nuclear accident or explosion. In spite of this, Hackworth built a stainless-steel nuclear fallout shelter on the property which has been converted into a spare water tank which holds 45,000 litres of water.

A two-room studio with cathedral ceilings was built in 2009, it has its own separate water tank and electrical supply. It is within walking distance of the main house. Other structures on the property include equipment sheds, a plant nursery and an on-site, sealed storage area.

Water supply to the property is through an underground spring and the property has a dam or lake that holds approximately 60 million litres (13 million gallons) of water and is approximately 30 feet deep. There are two private swimming holes along the pristine Chowan Creek as the creek meanders along the western boundary.

The property was also used by noted Australian author Robert G. Barrett as the setting for his novel "The Godson".

The current owners bought the property in 1994 and named it Sunshine Haven Farm befitting the beautiful surroundings consisting of rainforest of Cedar, both red and white; Mahogany; Rosewood; Tallow; Teak; Birds Nest ferns; Staghorn; Elkhorns; Lily Pilly; centuries old Austral Grass Tree, and Tree ferns. A fruit basket or citrus, banana, pecan, guava, mamma sapote and mango trees also grow on the property. It is also perfect for a few head of cattle and your prize horses.

Sunshine Haven is only 6.4 km from the charming village of Uki, where you'll find cafes, galleries, and essential services. It's also just 52.8 km* from the Gold Coast International Airport and 61 km* from the vibrant town of Byron Bay, offering easy access to both natural beauty and modern conveniences.

Contact the rural specialist now to arrange your inspection of Sunshine Haven Farm.

Disclaimer. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. We cannot however guarantee its accuracy and interested parties should make and rely on their own enquiries.