2441 Barton Highway, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 | the real estate agency

Motivated vendors looking to downsize………….. LOCATION "Keadymore" is located 11km North of Hall (ACT) Via the Barton Hwy and approx. 25 minutes into the Canberra CBD. Sydney is a comfortable 3hrs drive via the Federal Hwy. PROPERTY DISCRIPTION "KEADYMORE" (Irish meaning "gentle mound") This property can only be described as unique with a touch of history that reflects the past of bygone years, originally known as Hayfield Cottage once provided living quarters for the male workers of Jeir Station. 700 acres was granted to George Johnston Jnr in 1827 as a result of the intention of the previous Governor, Lachlan Macquarie. This original 700 acres subsequently became part of Jeir as we know it today. "Keadymore" consists of 39.7acres of rich flats with scattered yellow box trees providing shade and secure water supplied by a 16ML bore and substantial dam. Recognised as a blue ribbon location, highly sought after by those looking to pursue high end agriculture on the doorstep of the Nation's Capital. The highly prized limestone-granite based soils are envied, with the area recognised for its thoroughbred breeding, Lucerne production, cattle breeding /fattening and viticulture. PROPERTY SIZE: 16.08ha (39.7acres) IMPROVEMENTS Homestead Circa 1868 this cottage has undergone many changes, in 1984 an extension was added, great care was taken to keep many of the original features while adding modern conveniences allowing the blend of old and new to be a successful combination. Generously proportioned throughout, five bedrooms plus study, two bathrooms, both formal and informal living and dining makes this homestead more than comfortable. Externally, the Homestead has a wide front verandah with a northerly aspect and rural outlook, the perfect finish for this rare opportunity in a Blue Ribbon area. Homestead Details: * Circa 1868 * Originally male living quarters for Jeir Station * Known as Hayfield Cottage * Extended in 1994 * Full Brick & Colour Bond Roof * High Timber Ceilings * Insulated * Cedar Windows & Doors * Timber & Slate Flooring * Slow Combustion Wood Heating x 2 * Full length front verandahs * Rear Patio * 35sqm under roof line (approx.) Homestead: * Formal Living * Informal Living with combined Dining * Kitchen – (Tasmanian Blackwood) – Electric cooking – Dishwasher – Pantry * Master Bedroom – Built-ins – External Access * Ensuite – Shower – Vanity – w.c. – External Access * Bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 – Built-ins * Bathroom – sep vanity – sep w.c. – Bath – Shower – vanity * Office – External Access * Laundry – w.c. * 2nd outside laundry/storage Other Improvements: * Stable complex 17m x 8m, 6 stables, tac room, feed and hay bays. 4 stables with day yards * 10m x 6m colour bond double garage * 18m x 10m 12 car/ machinery shed/ workshop with 5 roller doors (as new) * 4 bay workshop * Fenced dog run * 70m x 30m sand arena * Steel cattle yards with crush and loading ramp * Chook run WATER Secure water is provided by the following: * Licenced bore with 16 mega litre usage. * Excellent large reliable dam * 90,000 litres rain water storage for the Homestead * 3 additional rain water tanks on stables and garages FENCING / PADDOCKS / PASTURE * Fencing is a combination of electric, hinge joint and netting. * The property is fenced into 8 stock paddocks with a full laneway system * Soils are limestone and granite based with Yellow Box trees providing shade * Pastures are improved with clover, fescue, phalaris and cocksfoot. TITLE Lot 1 DP 1004506 Parish of Jeir Freehold Yass Valley Council Zone 1(a) Rural Agricultural Zone RATES $1,312p.a (approx.) INSPECTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.