Last Listing description (December 2019)
Phone enquiry ID: 68316
PROPERTY:
953 acres of mystical serenity, a watershed property at 1,000 metres, featuring wonderful views from each paddock; currently providing a steady income from 500 superfine merinos & 120 Poll Hereford cows and calves. Comfortably ran 1600 merinos before cattle were introduced.
WATER & PASTURE:
An average rainfall of 34 grows magnificent yellow box, hardy stringy bark & great burning snappy gum. Abundant dead timber could produce a thriving sideline at $150 a ute load.
Water retention is a feature, all 17 paddocks are watered, dams holding plenty of water throughout the drought, all with shelter and sedimentary soil types with (just a touch of) basalt.
Fertilizer programme at maintenance rates (20t concrete bay), with pasture improvements of sub & white clover, perennial rye & cocksfoot, plus native pastures. A fenced permanent creek forms the southern boundary, complete with waterfall & wading pool!
STOCK MOVEMENT:
A central lane makes stock handling simple, with many gates allowing you access from different points for rapid movement.
HOME:
Comfortable log cabin based homestead, offering 4 bedrooms, study, kitchen, dining room, loungeroom plus bathroom with bath and shower. Extensions provided a walk-in pantry plus 2 more multi-purpose well lit rooms.
Separate studio/ woman cave with very large lounge area plus bedroom & en-suite would also suit B&B /rental or caretaker.
Mains power with solar boost to grid, Rayburn stove which also heats water & saves power, with ability to swap to generator in case of mains power failure.
Kleen Air slow combustion heater, air-con, reverse ceiling fans & 4 gas outlets (bottled) ensure cozy creature comfort.
9x6 garage plus extended 8x6 carport allows room for 4 cars & a man cave just outside the back door!
Satellite dishes provide fast NBN internet & Austar connection.
SHEDS:
Large 8 x 13 hay shed, 4 bay utility shed (powered), shearing shed, machinery shed, & workshop complex with mezzanine floor plus lockable chemical store. All sheds have water tanks, & we have never had to buy water in 30 years.
Strong sheep yards & cattle yards with crush & loading ramp.
Home orchard & vegetable patch produce abundant crops.
ATTRACTION:
170 acres of fenced old growth timber, allows adventurous trail rides for both bike & horse enthusiast, or romantic bushwalks.
Regeneration of yellow box has been maintained, providing excellent future benefit. Sawyer's Ck on the southern boundary offers photographic challenges & hours of delight for inquisitive kids. Great, friendly neighbours, always willing to lend a hand, without being intrusive.
TRAVEL:
15 mins to Crookwell (recently classified as one of the states top 10 safe & friendly towns), 6 mins to Binda (school, store & churches) and only 1.5 hrs travel time to Canberra, Bowral and Bathurst.
.WALK IN, WALK OUT
All machinery (2 new tractors & ATV) & equipment to allow you to walk in & start operating is available, well priced to avoid a clearing sale. Livestock are also available to avoid restocking expenses.
RARE OPPORTUNITY:
Farms of this size are seldom offered, being large enough to provide a living plus a quiet lifestyle on 3 titles, with subdivision potential. Compare recent sale values in this district to realise this is an extraordinary opportunity to buy the farm you always wanted.
BONUS:
An additional adjoining 150 acres with northerly aspect & magnificent outlook is available to the successful buyer.