Last Listing description (February 2016)
Set well back from the road, accessed down a private country lane, drive over the private bridge on the pristine Allyn River and arrive at a truly stunning farming property with tremendous lifestyle appeal. With approximately 4 KLM Allyn River frontage, The River is superb, pristine and provides stunning scenery as well as the all important irrigation and stock water, and swimming holes and fishing spots. Drifting off to sleep listening to the river, and waking up to the breathtaking beauty is a stimulating and wondrous part of living on this property. Nights spent entertaining on the deck above the River with big starry night sky, long lunches looking over the River below, simply superb , country entertainment venue at its best !
THE RESIDENCE: A stunning and very luxurious country residence, set high above the Allyn River, with breathtaking views and a focus on the riverine environment as a enjoyable part of day to day life . Wide view decks dominate the outdoors, and provide an extended living, dining and BBQ area with astounding views of the River flowing below.
The residence is very impressive, featuring low maintenance and stylish Color bond exterior, inspired by elegant and practical homes at Broome. Glass doors fold back to bring the outdoors into the living areas. A modern light and airy design, with large proportions throughout featuring extra large rooms, high ceilings, elegant neutral d cor, and large picture windows.
The Kitchen is huge, with wide work surfaces, large island bench, large walk in pantry and luxury fittings and appliances.
The formal lounge and dining room again is huge, with fire place, and opens onto the large view deck entertainment area.
The bedrooms are all very large, with the guest room triple size with a large main bathroom.
The main bedroom suite is very spacious, with a huge walk in robe and very large ensuite bathroom. Plantation shutters open onto the veranda and the river and farmland views.
Separate to the residence, but only a few steps away via an undercover walkway, is a barn style garage with downstairs bathroom and garaging, and extra guest accommodation loft style, upstairs. With a whole floor of accommodation designed for the grandchildren to have their own living area, or a great area for guests to relax in their own domain.
Other shedding: Machinery shed is located adjacent to the main residence
WATER: 92 Mega litres irrigation licence, with under ground irrigation hydrants to the extensive river flats .
The property is very well watered by troughs and stock dams with several seasonal watercourses in an area of high average rainfall of 40 inches per annum. The property is absolutely superb. The paddocks are very well maintained and easily managed. With pasture improved country including broad River flats, with ryegrass, kikuyu, clovers, and valuable areas of native grasses to the rear of the property. The flats have grown Lucerne in the past. The farm improvements are all high quality. There are several kilometres of new fencing with all fencing in good order.The property overall presents as outstanding within the lower Hunter Valley region. Currently grazing Angus Beef cattle, and superbly suited to horses with many flat paddocks and areas suited to locate arena and stables, and flats large enough for a polo practice field or exercise track. The ongoing potential is limitless. The topography is level to very gently undulating pasture with sheltered lightly timbered low hills to the rear. All the property is easily managed and easily driven over in a farm vehicle.
The private location away from the road is a bonus. The extra exit over the Allyn River on Flying Fox Lane with substantial concrete bridge, is also a great benefit to the property providing 2 road access. An added bonus is the opportunity to purchase the current caretakers Cottage ( current farm managers residence) 4 bedroom well maintained large cottage, on 9.75 acres with Allyn Riverfront, huge shed, stock yards, calf shed. Owned by the owners of the larger farm, and on a separate title, this property is only available for sale currently , at a discounted price, to the purchaser of the main farming property. Located across the River from the main farm, the caretakers cottage is a valuable addition to the farm, and could provide extra guest accommodation, family living quarters, grooms accommodation, or continue the current use as the farm managers residence. All enquiries regarding this smaller title should be directed to the Agent. If not sold to the new owner of the farm, the cottage will be listed separately for sale at a later date at current market value. Located only 5 minutes from Vacy village,10 minutes from East Gresford ,10 mins from the Historic Paterson village, 25 mins Maitland,1 hour Newcastle coast and beaches,40 mins to Hunter Valley Pokolbin Resorts, vineyards Inspection strictly by prior appointment only, call the rural specialist Pamela Munson 0427 207542.