THE PROPERTY, WINERY & CELLAR DOOR
This secluded and renowned property ‘Bell River Estate’ offers the very best of both worlds, perfect for those looking to secure their own piece of tranquillity or for the astute investor to plan for the future. This 16.36ha (40.43 acre) will knock you off your feet through it’s pure beauty, versatility and productivity. ‘Bell River Estate’ winery and cellar door has been up and running for 50 years and is very well known for the production of a range of wine products, including fortified and table wines and significant retail sales, which has created an unbelievable income stream for the owners of both past and present.
This much loved property is currently still running with the winery and cellar door, and is offered with a liquor license and operating infrastructure. The itinerary of the winery and processing facilities include stainless steel tanks, oak barrels, picking bins, cool rooms, as well as forklift and wine making books and manuals. The extremely generous owners mentioned that they would also be more than happy to assist the purchaser by sharing their expertise to ensure a streamline transition between operations and income generation.
On the property, there is still absolutely plenty of room to extend monetary income, such as extending the vine plantings or to pursue other extensive agricultural activities, the opportunities are honestly endless. ‘Bell River Estate’ provides some of the most productive rich chocolate soils in NSW, and they incorporate irrigation flats which are capable of producing high value fruit and vegetables or cash crops. Currently sown to pasture for grazing and forage harvest/hay production, further development of the phalaris and lucerne pastures could be easily achieved and would significantly increase output.
A 90-mega litre irrigation licence fortifies its agricultural and horticultural potential with the property consisting of three licensed wells including the main irrigation with a 18kW electric 3-phase motor and pump. The well is situated convenient to a maintained council road, allowing for all weather access. The current mains and 5 hydrants allow for approx. 10ha to be irrigated in three paddocks and includes mains supplying water to the established grape vines, plus cone filters.
THE HOME
Overlooking the gorgeous river valley and beyond, this very comfortable four bedroom family home set amongst established gardens and manicured lawns has been integrated very well into this lovely lifestyle package. The well thought out floor plan features the open plan kitchen and living area as well as the separate formal dining room. Featuring three double bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes, whilst the master bedroom boasts large windows which capture the morning sun, a walk-in wardrobe, handy ensuite and direct access to a paved courtyard area. Tying the rest of the home together nicely is the free standing fireplace, gas points, NBN connection, 4.4kW solar system, sparkling swimming pool, plus the multiple outdoor entertaining areas.
In addition to the main house, you will find the one bedroom granny flat, which is ideal for guest accommodation, or to add extra income potential by using it as a B&B or Airbnb. Centrally located to Dubbo, Wellington, Orange & Mudgee and fronting the main tourist route, this magnificent property has great highway exposure, access, parking and visitor facilities. Unlimited potential at the bare minimum, this property is offering you an unbelievable lifestyle you don’t want to miss out on.
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