281 Paynes Road, Dombarton NSW 2530

281 Paynes Road

Dombarton NSW 2530

5 bed, 4 bath, 17 m²

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281 Paynes Road, Dombarton NSW 2530

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Published by The Agency Illawarra.

"Darrowby" - A Private Acreage Sanctuary Designed for Lifestyle, Luxury & Entertaining

Privately positioned along an exclusive residents-only road, Darrowby's 17.5-acres delivers the ultimate blend of tranquillity, space and contemporary country living. A picturesque, tree-lined driveway welcomes you home, winding gracefully between two stunning ponds, one fed by a natural spring, creating an unforgettable first impression and setting the tone for this exceptional property.

Recently renovated throughout, the expansive five-bedroom, four-bathroom property has been thoughtfully designed for modern family living and effortless entertaining throughout the main house, granny flat, pool house and charming lake house. The luxurious master suite is a private retreat, complete with both a walk-in robe and built-in wardrobe.

At the heart of the home, generous open-plan living and dining spaces flow effortlessly into a spectacular indoor-outdoor entertaining area. Expansive windows open completely, seamlessly connecting the interior with the surrounding landscape and creating the perfect setting for year-round entertaining. A sparkling swimming pool, complete with a gas-heated spa extending directly from the dining area, delivers a true resort-style experience.

Adding even more versatility is the well-equipped pool house, complete with power, water, a shower and toilet, providing the perfect space for changing after a swim or accommodating guest needs. Overlooking the peaceful water, is "The Folly", a charming lake house offering a tranquil retreat to enjoy your morning coffee, take in the sunrise or host intimate gatherings surrounded by nature.

One of the property's most impressive features is the enormous shed and workshop complex, offering exceptional versatility for a wide range of lifestyle or business needs. With enough space to accommodate heavy machinery, a large caravan, boats, or up to 14 vehicles, it is a dream setup for tradies, collectors and hobbyists alike. Adding to its appeal is a walk-in refrigerated cool room, making it ideal for entertaining on a grand scale, catering or keeping food and drinks perfectly chilled. The expansive workshop also provides the ultimate man cave or creative workspace.

Perfectly suited to equestrian enthusiasts, the property also features three horse stables and multiple paddocks, with ample room to accommodate additional horses or livestock. Whether you're pursuing a hobby farm lifestyle or require space for animals, the acreage offers outstanding flexibility and functionality.

Designed to embrace the outdoors, the estate is complete with two dedicated fire pit areas and beautifully established grounds that provide exceptional privacy and an idyllic setting for family living.

Despite its peaceful rural atmosphere, this exceptional acreage enjoys the convenience of being just a short drive from the M1 Freeway, Wollongong CBD, Dapto & Unanderra shopping centres, excellent schools, transport links and the Illawarra's stunning coastline. Offering the perfect balance of secluded country living and everyday accessibility, this is a rare opportunity to secure an extraordinary lifestyle property where luxury, nature and convenience come together in perfect harmony.

Features include: 3 Phase Power,Air Conditioning,Alarm System,Built-In Wardrobes,Bush Retreat,Car Parking - Surface,Carpeted,Courtyard,Creative,Dams,Dishwasher,Ducted Cooling,Ducted Heating,Ensuite,Floorboards,Gas Heating,Heating,Horse Facilities,Intercom,Open Fire Place,Openable Windows,Outdoor Area,Outdoor Entertainment Area,Outside Spa,Paddocks,Pets Allowed,Pool,Secure Parking,Security System,Shed,Sheds,Solar Hot Water,Solar Panels,Spa,Stables,Swimming Pool - In Ground,Toilet Facilities,Water Tank

The home5 bed, 4 bath, 17 m²

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The basics

Property type: House
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 14
Land size: 17 m²

Listing

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Pay somebody to check the home, and somebody to read the contract. A building and pest inspector finds what the photographs left out. A conveyancer or a solicitor reads the contract, which is the part that decides what happens if something goes wrong, and it is written before you ever see it. Both cost money, both are cheaper than what they find, and both happen before you sign rather than after.
Then you make an offer, or you bid. An offer can usually be made subject to your finance and to the inspection, so you have a way out if either falls over. An auction sale usually has no cooling off period, so at an auction everything above has to be done before you raise your hand. After that comes settlement, which is a month or two of paperwork your conveyancer runs, and then the keys are yours.

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The money

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Everything else on this page is unaffected, and what each of these costs pays for is the same wherever you buy, so the notes below still hold. A conveyancer in that state will give you the duty and the fees before you sign anything.

What each of these costs pays for

Transfer duty is a tax on the transaction itself, paid to the state, and on most purchases it is far larger than everything else combined. The registration fees pay the state titles office to record who owns the lot and who holds the mortgage over it. Conveyancing pays a person to read the contract, run the searches that tell you whether the property is affected by anything, and move the money on settlement day. Building and pest pays an inspector to walk the home before you are committed.

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Why none of this can go on the loan

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How this area scores with the ABS

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Scores for the Horsley - Kembla Grange area, from the 2021 Census.

Disadvantage: 8 out of 10 across Australia
Advantage and disadvantage: 7 out of 10 across Australia
Economic resources: 10 out of 10 across Australia
Education and occupation: 5 out of 10 across Australia

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SEIFA describes the area, not the people or households in it. These indexes are computed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for Horsley - Kembla Grange, the statistical area this suburb sits in. A statistical area is a Bureau region of a few thousand people, so it can take in more than one suburb. A decile places the area against every other area in Australia: 1 means the lowest tenth on that index and 10 means the highest tenth.

What do these scores actually measure?

SEIFA is how the Australian Bureau of Statistics compares areas. Every area in Australia gets a score from 1 to 10, and the score describes the area as a whole, not any one household in it.

Government records for this location

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Council

Wollongong (NEW SOUTH WALES)

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Please note that ABS approximated boundaries do not match official legal or administrative boundaries and should only be used for statistical purposes.

Where these records come from

Byrz reads these from government flood studies, planning schemes, school catchment maps and public transport datasets, at the mapped coordinate for this home. Boundaries and datasets change, and a mapped risk describes the mapped area, not the state of any building on it. Before relying on one of these records, check it against the council's or the custodian's own tools for this address.

What is a planning overlay?

An overlay is an extra rule a council puts on an area of land, on top of the normal zoning. If a home sits inside one, it means the council looks at certain plans more closely, like building near a waterway or changing an older character home. An overlay does not stop you buying the home.

What is a school catchment?

A state school catchment is the area a school takes its enrolments from, so a home inside one is generally entitled to a place at that school. Catchments are redrawn from time to time and there are exceptions, so confirm with the school or the education department before relying on one. Non-government schools set their own enrolment rules, which is why only state catchments appear here.

What is a lot and plan number?

It is how the state land registry names the piece of land an address is recorded against, and it is what a title search, a council enquiry or a conveyancer will ask you for. It describes the land, not the building on it: every unit in a block shares one plan, and a single parcel can hold more than one home. Where a land size is shown beside it, Byrz measured that from the boundary the registry publishes, because no state publishes the area itself.

What our software saw

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Presented to a luxury standard
Architectural style: Contemporary

Byrz AI

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Sources

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Source 1
From the sale listing. The home may have changed since.
Used in: Photographs
Source 2
Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data
SEIFA describes the area, not the people or households in it. These indexes are computed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for Horsley - Kembla Grange, the statistical area this suburb sits in. A statistical area is a Bureau region of a few thousand people, so it can take in more than one suburb. A decile places the area against every other area in Australia: 1 means the lowest tenth on that index and 10 means the highest tenth.
Used in: How this area scores with the ABS
Source 3
Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Please note that ABS approximated boundaries do not match official legal or administrative boundaries and should only be used for statistical purposes.
Used in: Government records for this location

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