Lush Acreage in the Southern Highlands

This property occupies 285 acres on 3 Titles with a large luxury homestead, 2 cottages, Machinery Shed, 4 stand Shearing Shed and Dressage Arena. It has a 1km frontage to Paddys River with a water license, 11 dams, 3.2km of channels linked in a reticulating water system.

The property was acquired in 1998. The houses, cottages and shearing shed were all renovated extensively. Major water storage works were carried out to drought-proof the property with new channels, dams and lakes, pumping systems and piping to interconnect with water reticulation between the channels and dams. 1.2km of channel was added together 8 new dams.

Water from lowest point of Murrimba Road is collected and fed into dam with windmill. Garden irrigation was connected to the water storage systems. Several kilometres of windbreaks were planted to provide shelter from westerly winds. Extensive road building and pasture improvements have also been carried out.

Homestead

• Large 2 story 5 bed 5 bath quality homestead
• Master built over 60 years ago – and fully renovated in 2001 with exquisite French touches
• Sandstock brick with terracotta shingle roof Cedar woodwork throughout with polished timer floors (except guest bedroom)
• Reverse cycle Air Conditioning
• Large open fireplace in formal living and Jetmaster fireplace in Billiard room
• Marble topped kitchen and marble bathrooms
• In-ground 105,000 litre water tank
• Sandstone forecourt approx. 185 sqm and sandstone north facing rear terrace
• 4 undercover car spaces
• Formal hedged walled garden featuring rose garden, bulb garden and flowing gardens
• Large lake on driveway approach providing irrigation of garden

Large Machinery Shed

• Approx. 35m x 12m with concrete floor
• Fully guttered for water collection
• Multiple sliding doors

Four Stand Weatherboard Shearing Shed

• Internally lined
• Used for weddings and functions

Shearers Cottage

• Fully renovated occupying 110 sqm with own water tank
• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with double carport and NW facing verandah

Brittlejack Cottage

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, occupying 110 sqm with own water tank Double carport and north facing verandah

Other Features

• 185 Olive trees lining the driveway
• Dressage Arena for horse riding
• 2 in-ground water tanks holding 45,000 litres

Details

Land Area
285 Acres