' Langham Downs ' offering 68.3 hectares ( 168.77 acres approx. ) and is situated within a 20 minute drive to Lismore. The current owners have enjoyed this magical property over the past 44 years, running cattle and cropping over that time. The farmhouse, whilst original, has enjoyed some refurbishment over the years and is privately set within the valley.
Offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, central lounge-room with combustion wood heater and eat in kitchen. The high ceilings, timber floors and french doors to the verandah are classic for this style of home. The current owners have made initial provisions for an ensuite and there is a study space as well. The covered deck adjacent to the kitchen is a perfect spot to relax, have a meal or entertain family and friends, with an amazing view up the valley, particularly during sunset. The house yard has a number of established terrace gardens with a small citrus orchard.
The property has two beautiful pockets of remnant rainforest complete with staghorns and elkhorns for the nature enthusiast.
There is a large barn style machinery shed set away from the house and a three bay modern workshop and garage set just outside the house grounds with ample space for other shedding if required. Two sets of cattle yards with the holding capacity of the newer steel yards and crush approx. 80 head and the timber ones approx. 100. The timber yards have water and shade for weaning.
The land is where the value lies with a mix of hills and creek flats. The property borders Leycester Creek with close to 2kms of frontage, perfect for the kids to explore and have fun with beautiful swimming holes. The farm is divided in to 10 paddocks and has comfortably handled 40 breeders with stock rotation and potential for more with scope for cropping to supplement if required. The fencing ranges from new to stock proof across the farm. There is some frost free land that may suit horticultural pursuits. Water is supplied from the spring fed dam and header tank to the troughs and gardens and is complemented by a number of small water courses that flow through the property and soaks for the livestock.
At the entrance to the farm and set high on the ridge is a lovely plateau with fantastic views across the valley to the Mackellar Ranges. The sunsets are stunning and STCA there may be the potential for dual occupation and a second dwelling.
' LANGHAM DOWNS ' is ideal for those looking for that private rural lifestyle on the Northern Rivers of NSW and all that the region offers. Only 55kms to the Ballina Byron Gateway airport, 64.2kms to Byron Bay and its pristine beaches.
For further information please contact Robert Menin M: 0414 252 190, E: rmenin.lismore@ljhooker.com.au, Geoff Venn M: 0405 760 536, E: gvenn.lismore@ljhooker.com.au
