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Todds Road Oberon NSW 2787
- Rural / Farming
- 218.93 ha
- Sold, $1,040,000
"Mount Stromlo" - NATURES PLAYGROUND
A property with its own mountain, a series of cascading waterfalls, 3.3* km of direct creek frontage, fishing and swimming opportunities, abundant wildlife, historical remnants from its mining past and 541* acres of pristine native bushland! Does this sound too good to be true?
Who'd have thought it! Not only does such a property exist, it's right on your doorstep and you now have the once in a lifetime opportunity to secure this gem. Just 197*km from Sydney's CBD, 37*km from Bathurst and a short 26*km drive from Oberon.
• Approximately 541* acres of predominantly native bush land with direct access to 3.3*km of Sewells Creek and Brisbane Valley Creek
• At approximately 1090* m ASL, Mount Stromlo dominates the property and surrounds, with it's spectacular rocky crags, numerous vista points and expansive views of the surrounding countryside
• A secluded corner of the property provides access to Brisbane Valley Creek where water has carved the granite bedrock to form a beautiful canyon featuring a series of waterfalls that cascade to the valley floor. Take a picnic and while away the hot summer days beside one of the many swimming holes
• Mount Stromlo occupies a private position with an abundance of space for horse riding, camping, trail riding, four-wheel driving and exploring. A series of rough tracks provides access to the more remote corners of the property
• Covered in native bushland with plenty of wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, echidnas, goats and pigs. Three dams and the creeks serve to attract game to the property
• Wedge Tail Eagles have made nests on the slopes of the mountain and can be regularly observed circling the skies hunting for prey
• Try your luck and lure a trout in one of the many deeper holes that grace the creek line
• If you visit the creek in the late afternoon and stay very still, you may be lucky enough to see a platypus
• "Mount Stromlo" enjoys a cool climate with low humidity, clean air and the occasional winter snowfall
• A tungsten mine operated at the base of the mountain and, of interest, are the historical remnants of water races that can still be observed
• Nestled elevated on a bend of Wisemans Creek is the compound where you will find accommodation and storage facilities
• Accommodation consists of a weekender with 2 bedrooms and enough space to currently comfortably sleep 10 or more people, a functional kitchenette with a gas cooktop and a combustion wood heater
• Outside the cabin is an enclosed verandah (with ample space for a dining table, a fridge, seating and a dart board), a separate cooking enclosure with a timber slab bar and space for a couple of barbeques, a fire pit and a bathroom shed with a shower and a toilet
• Two 20' containers are perfect for securely storing gear, and an enclosure has been constructed between the two to create a space to store machinery out of the weather
• Power is provided by a solar array with battery storage
• Extra accommodation is available in a caravan that sits under a metal shade structure for added insulation
"Mount Stromlo" is a highly unique bush retreat boasting features that would rival those to be found in some of our National Parks. The sale of this property presents the buyer with a rare opportunity to secure a pristine holding of size, scale and an abundance of natural features. Ideal for a family (or a couple of families) to enjoy a weekender where you can escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Get in quick and book your inspection!
Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however, we cannot guarantee it.