Unquestionably one of the Hawkesbury District’s finest land parcels, Merit Farm’ comprises approx. 34 acres of rich, fertile countryside with an abundant water supply and approx. half a kilometre of wide Hawkesbury River frontage.

A First Settlement Land Grant, the property has been farmed since 1803 and passed down through generations of the original family until Kurt Lance purchased the property in 1964. Over the past 50 years, the current owners have further enhanced the property whilst carefully maintaining and preserving its historical significance.

For those who appreciate the benefits of organic farming and an eco-friendly lifestyle, the farm has been thoughtfully designed to be extremely energy efficient with a minimal footprint’ on the environment.

The farm currently runs Black Angus for the beef market and in addition to this produces a wide variety of fruit from its’ orchard as well as vegetables and free range eggs to serve its’ clients.

The main residence built in the early 1970′s incorporates many historic items and building materials including hardwood timbers and sandstone blocks hewn from the property. Meticulously constructed around the original 1840′s sandstone fireplace, the home is positioned to capture breathtaking views along a wide stretch of the Hawkesbury River to the front and provides soothing rural and mountain views to the rear.

For the skiing, fishing and boating enthusiasts, there’s a private concrete boat ramp with additional main road access and two original skier’s huts providing a perfect weekend retreat for guests or the extended family.

Features:

Two-storey, double bessa brick residence with 3ft thick, walls including gap for services, designed to keep the home warm in winter and cool in summer
Large main living room with extra high ceilings and original C1841 fireplace
Huge master bedroom with ensuite plus separate, fully self-contained guest wing
Home office with split system air conditioning and adjoining brand new bathroom
A variety of alfresco dining areas and magnificent formal dining room
Large viewing platform/outdoor entertaining area with expansive views
Large loft area over double carport which could be converted into additional living space or bedroom
Solar panels that provide power for the property as well as energy back to the grid, producing a yearly net profit of approx. $7500 per year to the owners
Water licence available, together with a domestic pump for gardens and the property’s orchard.
Large machinery shed, beautiful beaches, fabulous skiing and boating
Green houses with netting for summer and winter vegetables
Terraced rock walls with gardens and walkways that lead to a private beach at low tide
3 fenced paddocks of fully arable pasture plus huge machinery and boat shed
Cattle sick bay including 2 large covered areas, could be easily converted into a fabulous outdoor entertaining area
Many historical farm items throughout the property including old water pump, mill and forge
Site of old slab barn which could be resurrected as a worker’s/staff amenities cottage
Site of original, 3 room worker’s cottage built in the early 1900′s with original fireplace still intact, could also be rebuilt
The farm is completely drought-proof
All farm equipment and house boat negotiable on sale