“Forest Vale” is recognised as one of the most prominent properties in the Holbrook district in Southern New South Wales.
Ideally located 19kms north of Holbrook fronting the Hume Freeway, 75kms north east of Albury/Wodonga and 75km of south east of Wagga Wagga, “Forest Vale” offers the ultimate in rural living with broad scale flexible income streams.
Rural properties of this nature are rarely offered to the market with only two owners in the last 100 years. Astute buyers will immediately recognise the unique characteristics that makes “Forest Vale” one of Southern New South Wales finest properties.
Originally part of the iconic Kinross Station’ owned by the Ross Family, Forest Vale’ is currently owned by the Watson Family, and was previously home to the famous Injemira
Hereford Stud, now a vibrant commercial livestock enterprise.
The “Forest Vale” Homestead (circa 1902) has been meticulously restored and is a great example of a gracious Victorian period home, with exceptional appointments, including an in-ground salt chlorinated pool and tennis court. The Homestead is positioned in picturesque park like surrounds, with flowing lawns, large specimen trees and shrubs that is adjacent to the famous Billabong Creek.
“Forest Vale” presents quality farming improvements of purpose and function in addition to all weather centralised laneways providing access throughout the property. Improvements include managers home, cattle and sheep yards, new machinery and haysheds, silos, substantial underground silage storage.
“Forest Vale” has been extremely well managed over the course of the ownership with outstanding fertiliser, lime and pasture management practices. Excellent water infrastructure which includes a fully automated reticulated trough system (3 bores) plus surface dams (some spring fed) and permanent creek access. The unique layout and topography of this property, along with several kilometres of pristine double frontage to the famous Billabong Creek offer unlimited agricultural capabilities.
The property has an outstanding balance of country ranging from substantial alluvial Billabong Creek flats to gentle rising red loam undulation, 95% arable. Situated in a reliable 27-28″ (675-700mm) rainfall district.
Fencing is in excellent condition with full electric support. All paddocks accessed via dedicated laneways.
Video and E-brochure available, full information memorandum available upon inspection
Inspection Highly Recommended
For further information contact David Gittoes 0409 362 722 or Reg Coulston 0418 118 207