Breathtaking views across the fertile river valley to the Bendolba Hills and Barrington Tops are a feature of this beautiful 96acre property. Situated at Bendolba, minutes from Dungog, the property enjoys over 500m of Williams River frontage and 20megalitre irrigation license. Known for its fertile pastures, the property has benefited from sound land management and only three owners since 1837. Built in 1959 the Cyprus pine weatherboard homestead with tiled roof and L-shaped verandah is in excellent condition. Free-flowing dining and living spaces invite entertainment and relaxation. The home opens to a large lounge with fireplace and ornate plaster ceiling. A wide hallway leads to a spacious formal dining room. Beyond is the modern, all-white, eat-in kitchen, with beautiful West Australian Jarrah bench tops and stainless steel appliances. Sliding doors open to a covered verandah with beautiful garden views. There are three queen-size bedrooms, Master with ornate plaster ceilings and lovely rose garden views. The second bedroom hosts a built-in robe, while the third opens to an office. The centrally located family bathroom has a pedestal sink, cabinets, shower-over-bath and toilet.
The well-proportioned laundry has a second shower and toilet. A lovely covered bbq and al fresco dining area look over the rear gardens. The established house gardens feature fruit trees and vegetable beds. Additional features include carpeted living and sleeping zones, air-con in the lounge, kitchen and office, numerous ceiling fans and built-in linen press. There is garaging for three cars. Domestic and garden water is via the Chichester pipeline and a 2500litre tank.

Perfect for horses and able to carry 55 head of cattle, the pasture-improved property boasts a mix of rich river flats and alluvial flats. Divided into 11 paddocks and serviced by irrigation license, 5 dams plus a permanent creek, the property is drought-proof even in the harshest conditions. The river and its banks offer private swimming holes and stunning picnic and camping spots. An abundance of native flora and fauna is an added attraction. Additional features include timber cattle yards with a covered steel crush, 18x10m hay and machinery shed, old dairy with cool-room, 2 further storage sheds in good order.

Situated close to town and only 45mins from Maitland, 1hr from Newcastle and 2.5hrs from Sydney, this property’s features deliver strong appeal to those looking for a superb rural lifestyle with income.

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HOME AND INTERIOR
- Cyprus pine timber homestead (built 1959) with tile roof and L-shaped verandah
- Breathtaking views over the Williams River to the Bendolba Hills and Barrington Tops
- Spacious carpeted lounge with fireplace; formal dining room, both with beautiful private views
- Modern all-white, eat-in kitchen with ample bench and storage space, West Australian Jarrah benchtops and stainless steel appliances
- Kitchen opens to a lovely bbq area with views over the rear gardens
- Three queen-size carpeted bedrooms, Master with ornate plaster ceiling
- Two additional bedrooms, 2nd with built-in robe, 3rd opens to an office
- Centrally located family bathroom with pedestal sink, shower-over-bath and toilet
- Well-proportioned laundry with storage, second shower and toilet
- Linen press
- Beautiful established gardens including rose garden, vegetable gardens, orange, lemon, mandarin trees
- Garaging for three cars
- Additional features include air-conditioning to the lounge, kitchen and office, decorative plaster ceilings in the lounge and Master bedroom
- Domestic and garden water serviced by Chichester Dam pipeline and additional 2500litre tank

PROPERTY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- 96 acres, comprising 20acres of rich river flats and 76 acres of fertile alluvial flats
- Over 500metres of Williams River frontage with 20megalitre irrigation license
- Fully fenced and divided into 11 paddocks with significant stands of shade trees
- Perfect for horses and cattle with carrying cattle capacity of 55 head
- 5 dams, permanent creek flowing through property
- 18x10m Ranbuild shed suitable for machinery and hay storage
- Old dairy with cool-room
- Two additional storage sheds in good order

- Sawn timber cattle yards with posts and railway wire
- Covered steel cattle crush
- Abundance of native flora and fauna throughout property