Exciting developing mixed-business comprising 150 acres. ACO Certified Organic/Biodynamic farm with much potential for future growth, with organically reared beef and olives plus operation of Council approved, NRMA four-star rated BandB.
Original weatherboard homestead with northerly aspect, extensively and tastefully renovated. Accommodation includes two queen-sized rooms each with en-suite and split system air conditioner, 3 bedrooms, one with split system air conditioner and bathroom, laundry with toilet and shower, study, lounge with polished timber floors, full length windows and slow combustion heater, renovated kitchen/dining room with split system air conditioner and new store room.
Improvements include:(14m X 8m) lockable machinery shed, plus other smaller sheds, 8 stables and 3 insulated shipping containers, and 1200 litre fuel storage tank. The cattle are managed in seven separate cells comprising permanent electric fencing and water troughs fed by water pumped from the main dam. There is a heavy-duty steel crush and new steel yards.
Water supply comprises 60 meg irrigation license from Hunter River, 20 meg rain fed dam, used for irrigating trees and watering cattle, and four inter-connecting tanks (17,220 gals) collecting rainwater that is double-filtered and UV-treated for home use. There is three phase power to the river and an underground irrigation system feeding hydrants in the river paddock.
Sydney is an easy 2 hour drive along the F3 Freeway or in XPT Country-link train, direct from historic Maitland which is 15 mins drive away. Hunter Vineyards all within 30 mins drive and Port Stephens and Williamtown International Airport and much more all within 60 min. drive. Choice of Public and Private schools, and the school bus route passes the end of the lane.
The property lends itself to many agricultural pursuits or simply a tranquil lifestyle. Zoning allows for erection of farm managers cottage.