Ray White Rural Hawkesbury is proud to present historic "Remony Farm", situated on 21.1 hectares nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, located at the end of the road, ensuring peace & privacy. Rich, fertile highly productive soil abundant with Ashfield shale which, along with the local climate, made the early venture of fruit growing (apricots, peaches, pears etc) highly successful. The property is bounded by 3 creeks including the pristine Little Wheeny Creek.
Steeped in history, was part of the original 1823 Crown Grant and the property has been utilized for orchards, grazing land, Andalusian horse stud & is presently home to a small cattle herd of Belted Galloways & long tailed Dorper sheep. The farm is currently classed as a primary production site. Over the last 15 years has become a conservation haven for the environment, wildlife & plants alike. Corridors for koala habitats have been established along with restoration of the rainforest along the creeks. The endangered Sydney Dry Western Forest runs along the valley floor which backs onto the Blue Mountains World Heritage area is abundant in flora & fauna.
The house paddock is defined by post & rail fencing, contains 3 dwellings. The restored Manager's Cottage has modern Miele appliances, hardwood walls & floors. The Main House (c.1862) was sensitively restored in 2018 & takes in scenic vistas from each window. Surrounding the Main House is convict sandstock walls & Edna Walling style dry rock walls. There is also an original sunken sandstone courtyard. The Maid's Quarters comprises 3 bedrooms, kitchenette, lounge room has original flooring & 2 open fireplaces. This whole area reflects the historical past with examples illustrated in the convict honed bricks in the walls & paths. There are 4 Stables (circa 1980) constructed in hardwood, which have a residential flat attached which was restored in 2012, currently used as an Airbnb destination, providing a constant source of income over the last 10 years. There are 2 yards attached to the stables & 5 large feed hoppers, large undercover work shed, toolshed & additional storage area above. There are 40 solar panels (7.5 KW) & convertor. There is 3pp readily accessible, electrical & NBN are underground.
A hard wood shed & nursery which provides another source of income. There is an abundant source of water supply by a bore (not in use), spring fed gravity water system & a 110 thousand lt u/g tank & 9 million lt dam. There are 3 licences attached to the farm. There are 3 additional tanks to provide water to the 3 houses, irrigation & for the cattle & sheep troughs. The garden is well established with mature trees & native species.
Manager's Cottage:
• 3 bedrooms, 1 with WIR, 1 with B/ins, Laundry, large storage area & separate toilet, Bathroom, shower & bath, Large kitchen, marble & Miele appliances; 40 m deck with large awning; Ducted a/c; Secondary hot water system for kitchen; Potential Airbnb at $1500 for a weekend; 40 metre pond & waterfall welcomes the home owner, 3 access points.
Main House (C. 1860):
• 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms; Lounge, dining room; Large light filled kitchen with Smeg stove; 3 r/c a/c units; Separate hws, secondary system for kitchen; Hardwood flooring (concrete slab in lounge, dining room and second bedroom);
Maid's Quarters (C. 1860):
• 3 bedrooms, bathroom; Kitchenette; 2 fireplaces; Original wood floors & walls circa 1860's; Stables (C. 1980's): Hardwood stables; 2 areas out the back are secluded; Large storage/tack room; Tractor shed; Very large undercover area; Large tool shed with hardwood doors; 5 food bins & storage area; Very large Tree house; Second storey is enormous storage area with views out to the basin; Bathroom potential: pipes, septic connections are already run up there; 40 solar panels in very good condition as the inverter; Stable Flat: Current used in Airbnb ($195 per night); Kitchen & open plan lounge & dining. Large feature hardwood poles; One Bedroom; Modern bathroom with bath; Patio overlooks the Blue Mountains & valley below. The pecan trees offers a welcoming canopy in summer. Private back garden.
Fencing:
• 1980's hardwood post & rail; 2008 hardwood post & rail; Link wire & no barbed wire used in paddocks. Paddocks: North facing; 5.2 acre paddocks, plus a stallion hardwood shed; West facing; 1 large paddock up the ridge; South Facing; 400 m link wire fencing to protect the Koala Corridor; 2 arenas, including the igloo & new shed; No pesticides have been used on the farm.
Garden:
• 40 odd fruit trees including pecan trees, macadamia, mulberry trees, oranges, lemons, mandarins, plums, apples, & native finger limes; Lighting down the side of the garden (access in old chicken coup); 110,000 litre concrete tank; Mixture of natives and exotics (row of crepe myrtles) lace the house paddock, encouraging a wide range of animals & birds;
Undercover Parking:
• 2 x 2 car garages; Stable undercover parking for 3 cars; Shed in top arena has 3 bays for tractors, cars etc
Cattle & sheep yards:
• 3 smaller yards, constructed from timber from the farm (aged yet solid); Crush and loading area, water troughs;
"Remony Farm" abounds in historic charm with modern day comfort, this property is uniquely situated in the beautiful Kurrajong Hills and is a must to inspect. Don't delay please call Fiona Neill on 0418 628 188 to book your private inspection now!
All information about the property has been provided to Ray White by third parties. Ray White has not verified the information and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Parties should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to the property.
