Welcome to the McRae family's 2,046.93 ha property Fairburn'. As original settlers on Fairburn more than 148 years ago the family have decided to call it a day. This extensive high elevation Eastern Fall New England grazing property has never before been offered for public sale.
Fairburn is situated in the heart of a renowned beef production area and is well appointed and conveniently located just 53km from Armidale, 39km to Ebor and 150km to Coffs Harbour via the Waterfall Way. Over five generations the McRae family have run the property as an enterprise mix of both beef and fine wool. In more recent years the owners have opted solely for a cow and calf breeding production system.
The country comprises a mixture of highly productive Basalt, Granite, and Traprock soils. Fairburn is enjoying a terrific season and after strategic destocking in preparation for sale carries a large body of both improved and native pastures. The undulating terrain offers extensive areas that are considered ideal for further pasture development.
The large open arable areas are complemented with excellent stands of scattered timber providing pockets of sheltered grazing. The main timber species include Red Gum, Yellow Box, White Box, Fuzzy Box, Stringybark, Peppermint and White Gum.
Water security on Fairburn is a feature with 2 reliable creeks and 83 dams suring up the supply for livestock.
There are 2 homes on Fairburn. The meticulously maintained main homestead offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 lounge rooms, a separate dining room, complete with a modern open plan kitchen and a dedicated office. The homestead is set amongst well established manicured gardens where the stone walls and expansive views are a feature.
The well maintained cottage comprises 3 bedrooms, a single bathroom, kitchen, dining and office. The elevated location captures scenic views to the north.
The working infrastructure is functional and comprises a 4 stand woolshed, cattle yards and shedding for plant and machinery.
