CIRCA 1920 … MILBRAE, NEWBRIDGE

LOCATED: Approx 5km Newbridge, 13km Blayney, 37km to Bathurst and 48 km to Orange. Milbrae’ is positioned at an altitude of 926m in the middle of a rich and tightly held grazing area. It is set back approx 300m up a tree lined drive from the sealed road frontage, with sealed road to all the centres listed above.

COUNTRY: 65 acres of excellent grazing one of the best parts of the district for growing pastures. Cleared, arable mostly level, comprising rich basalt soils and carrying improved pastures. Scattered large gums provide shade for stock. Currently running cattle, but suitable for any type of grazing. The is arable, but for the creek area and is virtually level with large healthy shade and shelter trees remaining. As part of a larger working property, it has been sown down to improved pastures and soils are all basalt.

HOMESTEAD: Grand old home built approx 1920 of Pise construction with approx 12′ ceilings and in very sound, solid condition. Currently set up as 4 bedrooms with 2 further rooms that could be used for additional bedrooms if desired. Most of the house features original polished floorboards with carpet in 3 of the bedrooms plus some living areas tiled. Large kitchen with original wood combustion stove as well as modern gas stove and 3 bathrooms original charm has been maintained while sympathetically modernised to provide practical functionality. Formal dining room plus large main living room and smaller separate living/reading room. Most original features are maintained such as fire places, bay windows, ornate ceilings, hallway arches etc. There are several areas of the original verandah that have been built in and really add to the overall appeal of the house. There is also a large shady paved area at the rear of the house that has a grape vine covered pergola over it.

IMPROVEMENTS: While there are several sheds (old milking shed, old shearing shed etc) and a large hayshed they are all quite old and not really of much value. The property is fenced into 3 main paddocks and fencing is in quite good order.

WATER: 3 dams, one with permanent spring and pump to house and gardens plus perm spring fed creek. House water is from approx 6 galvanised iron rainwater tanks. The Newbridge area has an annual average rainfall of approx 800-825 mm (32-33)

AREA: 26 ha (65 acres)

PRICE: $859,000

REMARKS: If you are looking for something really special, that is comfortable and modern while reflecting a glorious period in our past, then this deserves attention they just don’t make them like this anymore.

INSPECTIONS: By appointment.

Contact: Bill Marshall
Mob: 0427 663 240