Last Listing description (May 2013)
Old World Charm on Prime Grazing Land - Turrawan
Small enough to look after and big enough to primary produce
Restored Circa 1860 pise homestead situated only 3 hours from Sydney and nestled between two major regional centres Orange and Bathurst. Only 15 minutes drive to supermarket, shopping centre, hospital and dental care, schools (school bus passes), sports complex including heated pool and much more. Regional city facilities and race tracks only 25 minutes from the door. Numerous Veterinary and Equine supply services available in the area with travel to the property.
Numerous thoroughbred and standard bred properties in the district.
Nestled on 125 acres of prime grazing land, subdivided into 2 lots:
Homestead block 90acres
35acres with Stables (ready for internal fit out), round yard and house building entitlement.
The property features:
3 or 4 bedroom pise and brick homestead with 2 fireplaces and Masport wood heater, a separate formal lounge, combined family and dining area, separate large study (4th b/room), country kitchen with walk in pantry and storeroom, gas appliances, gas hot water, bedroom sized bathroom with shower and claw leg bath.
Permanent water to the house and all outbuildings and horse yards is supplied by permanent Bore Water (pure water) suitable for consumption by humans and animals and regularly tested. Cottage garden featuring a 150 year old Oak Tree and garden planted for beauty and colour in the Spring and Summer.
Large workshop and shearing shed
Hayshed
Stables (4) with separate feed and tack rooms in the main homestead area
6 large paddocks and 2 smaller paddocks all with well maintained fencing
Round yard and 4 stable yards behind main property stables
Very high soil quality and pasture improved paddocks
Consistently carrying a higher body of feed than surrounding areas due to basin like water retention and slopes
2 Permanent Creeks
4 dams
The property originally was a Poll Dorset Stud and Horse Breeding facility. The property boasts of having bred 2 Australian Horses of the Year, Champions both state and interstate and Thoroughbreds with race track successes of both in-class and track records. The property lends itself to an excellent equine facility for breeding, growing out and pre-training due to its elevation above sea level and topography of undulating and steep hills.
The property has been selectively and consistently pasture improved with two clovers, rye grass, phalaris and
two fescues. It has been regularly fertilized and through controlled stocking numbers and paddock management,
seasonal reseeding has been an annual cycle.
Three Dams and two permanent spring fed creeks provide adequate water even through the recent seven year
drought. A bore and windmill provide water to the homestead and in the stables, horse yards and a small horse
paddock. Four stables, tack room and feed room, hay/machinery shed and 2 stand shearing shed are well built,
painted, and attractive. The sub divided block has a new shed designed to be converted to five stables and feed/
tack rooms with a round yard completed. Water from the bore is available at this new shed and house site, views
from which are quite exceptional.
Soil types vary from red to grey and though clay based with some areas of quartz, (old Gold mines are on and
nearby property) the top soil is very fertile and deep in most areas of the property.
No electricity bills with this property as it has enjoyed the benefit of a substantial Solar powered system for the
last 10 years.
The owners are retiring and will entertain a walk in walk out sale or leave some take some . Some broodmares
are currently on the property.
The local village of Newbridge is picturesque and friendly with a local , well patronised hotel. All public services
are just 15 minutes away and you will be living in a local Shire of over 6000 residents. The two beautiful regional
cities of Bathurst and Orange with restaurants, wineries, major shopping centres and public services are within
just a short drive. Sydney is also an enjoyable three hour drive through the picturesque Blue Mountains of NSW