280 GLOUCESTER TOPS ROAD FAULKLAND VIA GLOUCESTER
From the striking post and rail entrance, passed fertile paddocks to the high-set family residence with commanding views, you know youve arrived at something special. And special is an understatement. This superb 328ac (132.7ha) offers a tranquil rural lifestyle with excellent income opportunity. Boundary and internal fencing is in excellent order. Approximately 200 cleared acres has been divided into 8 paddocks and undergone a tremendous pasture improvement program that allows for the production of oats and rye for personal use or sale. The remainder of the acreage is native bush with an abundance of native flora and fauna. The property is extremely well watered with 10 dams, 3 of which withstood the drought. A bore and seasonal creek with permanent waterholes confirm ample paddock and stock water even under the harshest conditions. For cattle lovers, the superior quality of the pasture and permanent water supply deliver a carrying capacity of 35-40 breeders or 60 steers for fattening. Likewise, horse enthusiasts will relish the flat to undulating and steeper land dotted with shade trees and numerous riding, walking and mountain bike trails throughout open and timbered country. Additional features fully fenced dog yard, single-phase power, gravel tractor bay, steel stockyards, crush and race, hot-wired front paddock, daily mail delivery and school bus at front gate.
Surrounded by manicured lawns, the family residence is nicely sited on a rise to take full advantage of the breathtaking views over rolling farmland and across the valley to distant hills. A light and bright neutral palette throughout enhances the feeling of space. Open-plan living and dining zones with cosy slow combustion fire flow through to a kitchen that meets every need with ample bench and storage space, electric cooking, dishwasher and island bench with storage. The spacious covered alfresco patio opening from the kitchen is a delightful place for relaxation and entertainment. Three bedrooms, all enjoy property views; the enormous master with sliding doors to the expansive front facing patio which also doubles as a carport. The family bathroom with vanity, shower and toilet combines with the laundry. For those seeking greater self-sufficiency, there is ample room for vegetable gardens, chickens and fruit trees. Additional features include reverse-cycle air-conditioning, excellent internet, mobile and fixed line service, gas hot water, 4 x 22,000lt poly rainwater tanks for house and a delightful, well-appointed cottage retreat set away from the home. Boasting a cosy dining/living room plus study, practical kitchenette, queen-size bedroom, bathroom with vanity, shower and toilet, the cottage is an ideal teenagers retreat, guest/BnB accommodation STCA or excellent home office. A lockable lawn locker attached to the cottage also hosts a functional laundry.
An approximate 36 x 12.7m Colorbond shed features multiple spacious internal compartments, a mazzanine area, a large tractor/workshop area, concrete outdoor parking bay, huge sliding access doors, power, rainwater tanks plus reverse cycle air conditioning and a well-appointed office.
Sealed road frontage makes the 16mins to the vibrant regional hub of Gloucester and onward to Raymond Terrace (75mins) and Newcastle (90mins) a breeze. When the call of a peaceful rural lifestyle with the added benefit of income potential becomes a siren song, the appeal of this superb rural lifestyle property is impossible to resist. Answer the call. Price Guide: $1,350,000
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RESIDENCE AND INCLUSIONS
Circa 2001 Bell River Home, steel frame over concrete slab, Colourbond roof
Neutral palette, open plan dining and living zone with slow combustion heating
Expansive covered alfresco patio
Well-appointed kitchen with ample bench/storage space, electric cooker, dishwasher, island bench with storage
Three bedrooms; enormous Premier with sliding doors to front verandah
Two queen bedrooms
Family bathroom/combo with vanity, shower and toilet
Enormous covered front verandah doubles as dual carport
Manicured lawns around house; ample room for vegetable plots, chickens and fruit trees
Additional features: reverse-cycle air-conditioning, carpeted bedrooms, gas hot water, 4 x 22,000lt poly rainwater tanks
COTTAGE
Comfortable one bedroom cottage with combined lounge/dining space
Practical kitchenette with preparation/storage space, dual hotplates,
Bathroom with vanity, shower and toilet
Separate study/home office; patio
Lawn locker with laundry facilities
3,000lt poly tank and a smaller tank for the garden
PROPERTY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
328ac (132.7ha) of flat to gently undulating land with exceptional views
200 ac cleared to fertile pasture/cropping via excellent pasture improvement programme
Sown to rye and oats, rotated with setaria and kangaroo grass; silage for own use
40 bales off front paddock last season
Carrying capacity of 35-40 breeders or 60 steers for fatting
Also ideal for horses, alpacas, hobby farming and recreation
Remainder is native bush with an abundance of native flora and fauna
Numerous riding/walking/mountain bike riding trails
Fully boundary and internal fencing in excellent order
8 paddocks each with shade trees and water; front paddock hot-wired
10 dams, seasonal creek with waterhole pockets deliver abundant water even in the harshest of times
Extensive Colorbond shed features multiple spacious internal compartments plus large tractor/workshop area, concrete outdoor parking bay plus reverse cycle air conditioning and a well-appoin
