A lifetime search would fail to discover a more beautiful, tranquil and versatile rural property. Nicely sited on 109.7ha (271ac) of prime grazing/fattening land, a meandered drive leads to the quintessential country farmhouse nestled in a private setting; its welcoming 12m x 4m, covered verandah overlooking sweeping lawns and amazing property views. Designed with relaxed indoor/outdoor living in mind, the weatherboard and iron homestead is welcoming, warm and open. Large windows throughout draw the outside in, bathing the interior in natural light. At the homes heart is light-filled easy living including an enormous fully enclosed rumpus/second living space. Exuding country charm, the spacious galley kitchen with its timber shaker-style cabinetry, plenty of bench and storage space, electric cooking and twin drawer dishwasher is a cooks dream. Beyond, the airy dining room opens to the expansive verandah ideal for alfresco dining and entertainment. A well-stocked vegetable garden will delight the home cook. The king-size Master Suite, with its enormous WIR/Dressing Room and private covered deck shares a modern ensuite bathroom with the second bedroom. At the opposite end of the home, the third bedroom and study/fourth bedroom share a modern family bathroom with vanity, shower, bath and toilet. Additional features include eco-friendly, thermally efficient cork flooring, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, slow combustion heating, ceiling fans and excellent internet and mobile phone coverage.
The jewel in the crown of this property is the land itself. A long history of pasture-improvement and weed management programmes numerous dams and an unlimited water supply with a 65mgl drawing license from 1km frontage to a crystal-clear permanent creek delivers excellent grazing for horses, alpacas and/or up to 63 head of cattle, year-round, even in the driest of times. 150 acres is flat to gently rolling, dotted with significant shade trees and corridors of native timber. Open, hilly grazing at the rear including approximately 30 acres of more heavily timbered country completes the remaining 121 acres. Numerous fully fenced paddocks feed into laneways to facilitate stock movement. There is ample opportunity for further paddock division. Approximately 65 acres is serviced by bike shift irrigation. Significant infrastructure includes an old dairy currently used for storage; an enormous plant/machinery and hay bale shed; cattle yards with multiple pens, Larford crush and scales; 3-phase power and irrigation servicing two grids.
Located in one of the most beautiful parts of the Hunter Valley, Rookhurst is only 20mins from the village of Barrington and 30mins from vibrant Gloucester. Proximity to the regions cattle centres, equestrian facilities and Mid-North Coast waterways and beaches, this truly sublime property will appeal to a variety of buyers seeking a superior quality rural lifestyle with income potential. Price Guide $1.35 million.
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RESIDENCE AND INCLUSIONS
Timber and iron homestead in immaculate condition
Private setting wide, covered alfresco front verandah
Sweeping lawns; beautiful property views
Light-filled interior; warm and inviting ambience
Free-flowing family and dining zones
Country-style kitchen designed for the home chef
12.4m fully enclosed rumpus/second living room
Master suite with WIR/Dressing room and private deck
Queen-size second bedroom
Modern, dual access ensuite
Third and fourth bedroom/study
Modern family bathroom
Laundry
Vegetable garden
Eco-friendly, thermally efficient cork flooring
Slow-combustion heating; reverse-cycle air-con; ceiling fans
Excellent mobile phone and internet coverage
PROPERTY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
109.7ha (271ac) of prime grazing/fattening land
150ac mix of flat, gently undulating cleared pasture
121ac open hilly grazing at the rear inc. 30ac timber
Permanent, crystal clear creek; 65mgl irrigation license
Numerous dams; drought-proof property
Ideal for horses, alpaca and cattle - 63 head year round
Fully fenced and divided into several paddocks
Abundance of shade trees and native corridors
Laneways for stock movement
Long-term pasture improvement/weed management programmes
Regular turkey litter fertilizer applications
Old dairy converted to storage
Enormous open face shed for plant, machinery and hay
Cattle yards with multiple pens, Larford crush and scales
Brilliant location at the heart of the Hunters cattle, horse hubs
Close to Barrington, Gloucester, Mid-North Coast
Undeniable lifestyle and income property
