The Site


Approximately 17 acres of land bordering the north bank of the Hunter River, commanding spectacular views over irrigated farmlands and the Brokenback Range. Suitable for grazing a small number of cattle, sheep and/or horses (NB paddocks not currently defined).
Conveniently located seven minutes from Singleton, 15 minutes from Branxton (and Hunter Expressway), 45 minutes from Wallsend and 100 minutes from Wahroonga.

The House and Improvements

The house was built in 1982 by the current owners. It is iron roofed, redwood clad with aluminium windows and on a concrete slab. It has verandahs all around with an enclosed area on the southern side overlooking the views. In addition there is a large two car garage of similar construction with a storage loft, another two car garage and a tractor/storage shed both clad in Colorbond (these buildings are not included in the stated area of the house). All these improvements are in flood free areas.

House 259.16m2
Open verandah 130.88m2
Closed verandah 29.92m2
Shed/workshop 49.00m2 (+ loft 38.5m2)
Shed annexe 25.2m2
Garage 42.25m2
Wood shed 3.45m2

Water Storage &Availability

1 x 23000 gallon (104500 litres) concrete underground tank (rainwater from house roof)
1 x 5000 gallon (22700 litres) concrete above ground tank (rainwater from shed roof)
Pressure system from larger tank to house for washing/drinking/cooking purposes
Bore license 20BL166919 (Dept. Land & Water Conservation) in perpetuity for Stock and domestic purposes
River pump with spear point to provide water to house for WC's and gardens
Underground water mains throughout property

Power (2 services)

Single phase - overhead from street to private pole then underground (for house)
2.5kW solar PV system installed on house
Solar HWS installed on house
Three phase - overhead from street to private pole then underground (for river pump)

Waste Water Treatment (sewerage)

Civcon Ultra Clear ST10 AWTS (ten person system)

Features and comments

• House built in 1982; first occupied in February 1983
• Canadian redwood siding selected for resistance to termites and natural weathering characteristics (painting not necessary)
• Insulation batts to ceilings and roof
• 3.0m ceiling heights
• 2.3m door heights
• Tiles to floors of informal living and enclosed outdoor area
• Hunter river frontage - riparian rights to water
• Approximately 100 producing olive trees (Frantoio, Mission, Manzanilla)
• Numerous trees and shrubs
Split system air conditioning to main living area
• Induction cooktop
• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Formal living and dining
• Built-in robes to three bedrooms
• Walk-in robe to main
• Study area
• Extensive storage
• Back to base security system
• Solar tube lighting x 3
• Eureka slow combustion heater
• Gun safe
• External blinds/awnings
• Ceiling fans
• Asphalt driveway
• A range of items available for inclusion with sale - herbicides, spare pumps, poly pipe and fittings, Kubota F2880 mower etc
• Several water/power easements through western end of property (these have never caused us any problems)
• Dog yard and kennel
• Raised vegetable gardens x 2 (colorbond)

The house contains four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, dining room, study/library, entry foyer and large open family/eating/cooking area. Ceilings are three metres high, doors 2340 high, floors carpeted in sleeping areas and tiled elsewhere.
The family area is air-conditioned and all bedrooms have ceiling fans; the family area also has a slow combustion heater.

This is an ideal home for a young adventurous family with a taste for country living. There's plenty of interesting things to do and it's easy to get to many of the Hunter Valley's numerous activities.

Disclaimer:

Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner (forsalebyowner.com.au Pty Ltd) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.