Expressions of interest closed Thursday 20th April.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and indulge in a slice of history with the picturesque and expansive "Wells Station". With over 90ac of land, this rural property is a renowned part of Canberra's history dating back to the 1850s and offers the perfect opportunity to create your dream rural lifestyle.
Located conveniently close to Harrison Primary School, Franklin shops and main arterial roads, this property blends perfectly rural serenity with city convenience. With the ability to build your own dream home atop the highest point of "Wells Station", on the site affectionally called "Up Top", make the most of the huge building envelope and incredible 360 degree district views, taking in Gungahlin, North Canberra, Belconnen, and the City. Town water connection is available to the property for peace of mind.
The property also features a historic cottage, stables and a working four stand shearing shed, all heritage listed and built circa 1850. The cottage has been rented for the past 30+ years and has been meticulously maintained along with lush gardens and fruit trees which add to the charm and character of the setting. Furthermore, for the entrepreneurial-minded, the shearing shed could be converted into a boutique wedding venue while the stables could be utilised for accommodation. Works subject to ACT Heritage Council approval.
With two large machinery sheds, cattle yards with a working crush and loading ramp, and a fully fenced boundary, this property is perfect for those who desire a rural lifestyle. Three large paddocks consisting of undulating grassland and small amount of timber, all with access to a well-stocked dam ensure that your livestock is well taken care of. The property is currently running a small number of sheep and cattle, horses are also permitted on the property.
To add to the convenience, "Wells Station" also benefits from ACT Government roadside bin collection and regular mailbox delivery.
Don't miss out on this ultra-rare opportunity to own a piece of Canberra's history and create your dream rural lifestyle.
Inspections strictly via appointment or when advertised.
FEATURES
Historic "Wells Station" comprising of over 90ac
Part of Canberra's history dating back to the 1850s
Close to Harrison Primary School & Franklin shops with Woolworths, cafes, and takeaways
Easy access to main arterial roads
10mins* to Gungahlin Marketplace. 20mins* to Canberra CBD. 17mins* to Canberra Airport
Opportunity to build an expansive home with unparalleled district views on "Up Top"
Long NUZ3 rural lease
Town water connection
Historic cottage, stables & working four stand shearing shed all heritage listed
Option to use as wedding venue or educational facility
Two large machinery sheds
Cattle yards with working crush and loading ramp
Fully fenced boundary with three internal paddocks
Large dam
ACT Government roadside bin collection
Regular mailbox delivery
Large demountable building with multipurpose use
*approx.
The size of Harrison is approximately 2.9 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 8.4% of total area. The population of Harrison in 2011 was 4,440 people. By 2016 the population was 7,698 showing a population growth of 73.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Harrison is 30-39 years. Households in Harrison are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Harrison work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 62.3% of the homes in Harrison were owner-occupied compared with 55.1% in 2016.
Harrison has 2,979 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Harrison have seen a 36.54% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 26.98% increase. As at 31 January 2025:
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Population 7,698
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