Last Listing description (November 2023)
One Agency Sharon Hill Gresford is proudly offering for sale this truly amazing property.
'Franclee', affectionately described by the owners as 'Heaven on Earth', comprising 90.26 hectares (223.83 acres) hosting prime cattle grazing flats, is nestled at the foothills of the Barrington Tops National Park, a picturesque 40 minute drive from East Gresford. With its rolling hills, rainforest (literally at your doorstep) and frontage to the pristine Allyn River, a sense of soul deep calm quickly wraps itself around you, truly the epitome of serenity.
On approach to this superb property you instantly realise that you have entered a world so unique, so breathtaking that an overwhelming feeling of being home, is very hard to ignore. The property has frontage to the Allyn River with its clean, crystal clear water spring fed from the Barrington Tops. A magical and exhilarating place to relax with family and friends.
Situated in a tightly held and highly sought after location in the Upper Allyn, this is an amazing once in a lifetime opportunity to secure yourself a truly unique property.
Be prepared to fall in love!
- 90.2 hectares (223.83 acres) - 50% improved pasture and 50% rainforest
- An incredible 400 metre frontage to the pristine Allyn River with 3 main swimming holes - The Pump, The Flat and The Rocks
- Rising from the river to lush pasture improved and fertile river flats to rolling and undulating grazing country up to timbered hills and untouched rainforest at the rear of the property
- Carrying capacity is approximately 60 cows and calves
- Circa 1910 weatherboard farmhouse oozing country charm and character featuring all the ornate fixtures and fittings one would expect including, polished timber floorboards, patterned ceilings, federation timber fretwork, high ceilings and French doors opening onto the verandahs.
- The home features 4 generous sized bedrooms all with built ins and ceiling fans
- Country style kitchen with a new stainless steel cooktop and wood heater/cooker
- Cosy family room with wood heater and air conditioning
- Dining room opening out via French doors onto a beautiful north facing sun drenched screened verandah
- Two beautifully renovated modern bathrooms
- Timber deck perfect for entertaining friends and family
- Improvements include a 6 bay machinery shed, large workshop and a 6m x 9 m 2 door lock up colourbond shed and garaging
- Additional storage room, office and loft offer extra space for a possible art studio or music room
- Horse stable, free standing laundry/outhouse, chook pen and large veggie patch
- Set of steel cattle yards with a cattle crush
- 2 separate beautifully renovated and decorated self contained cabins offer you the option of extra accommodation for family and friends or the potential to provide a side income as boutique tourist accommodation. These gorgeous cabins come with all furnishings and dcor.
- Established gardens and trees featuring very old orchard trees comprising oranges, mulberry tree, persimmons, lemon and lime trees
- Fully boundary fenced with 9 internal paddocks, plus the rainforest area and the house yard
- Ample water supply pumped from the Allyn River up to a 35,000 litre rainwater tank, 8 dams, 5 x cattle troughs, seasonal creeks and the Allyn River plus an annual rainfall of 1500 mm (60 inches)
Offering a host of recreational activities including many tracks throughout the rainforest to be discovered and explored and perfect for horse riding, bike riding and bush walking this property is one that most would envy.
This property is simply stunning and provides a unique opportunity for those looking for their very own country escape or combining a lifestyle with income from a well set up working farm.
The adventure of living in such a pristine and beautiful environment awaits the astute buyer.
Secure your opportunity today of living the rural lifestyle dream!
Contact Sharon Hill on 0409 939 737 to arrange your private inspection.