115 Craven Creek Road Gloucester NSW 2422

A lifetime search would fail to discover a more beautiful, tranquil and versatile rural property. Nicely sited on 109.7ha (271ac) of prime grazing/fattening la ...

A lifetime search would fail to discover a more beautiful, tranquil and versatile rural property. Nicely sited on 109.7ha (271ac) of prime grazing/fattening land, a meandered drive leads to the quintessential country farmhouse nestled in a private setting; its welcoming 12m x 4m, covered verandah overlooking sweeping lawns and amazing property views. Designed with relaxed indoor/outdoor living in mind, the weatherboard and iron homestead is welcoming, warm and open. Large windows throughout draw the outside in, bathing the interior in natural light. At the home’s heart is light-filled easy living including an enormous fully enclosed rumpus/second living space. Exuding country charm, the spacious galley kitchen with its timber shaker-style cabinetry, plenty of bench and storage space, electric cooking and twin drawer dishwasher is a cook’s dream. Beyond, the airy dining room opens to the expansive verandah ideal for alfresco dining and entertainment. A well-stocked vegetable garden will delight the home cook. The king-size Master Suite, with its enormous WIR/Dressing Room and private covered deck shares a modern ensuite bathroom with the second bedroom. At the opposite end of the home, the third bedroom and study/fourth bedroom share a modern family bathroom with vanity, shower, bath and toilet. Additional features include eco-friendly, thermally efficient cork flooring, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, slow combustion heating, ceiling fans and excellent internet and mobile phone coverage. The jewel in the crown of this property is the land itself. A long history of pasture-improvement and weed management programmes numerous dams and an unlimited water supply with a 65mgl drawing license from 1km frontage to a crystal-clear permanent creek delivers excellent grazing for horses, alpacas and/or up to 63 head of cattle, year-round, even in the driest of times. 150 acres is flat to gently rolling, dotted with significant shade trees and corridors of native timber. Open, hilly grazing at the rear including approximately 30 acres of more heavily timbered country completes the remaining 121 acres. Numerous fully fenced paddocks feed into laneways to facilitate stock movement. There is ample opportunity for further paddock division. Approximately 65 acres is serviced by bike shift irrigation. Significant infrastructure includes an old dairy currently used for storage; an enormous plant/machinery and hay bale shed; cattle yards with multiple pens, Larford crush and scales; 3-phase power and irrigation servicing two grids. Located in one of the most beautiful parts of the Hunter Valley, Rookhurst is only 20mins from the village of Barrington and 30mins from vibrant Gloucester. Proximity to the region’s cattle centres, equestrian facilities and Mid-North Coast waterways and beaches, this truly sublime property will appeal to a variety of buyers seeking a superior quality rural lifestyle with income potential. Price Guide $1.35 million. DISCLAIMER: R & R Property makes no representations as to the accuracy of the information provided by our vendors. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing. All photographs, maps and images are representative and for marketing purposes only. RESIDENCE AND INCLUSIONS • Timber and iron homestead in immaculate condition • Private setting wide, covered alfresco front verandah • Sweeping lawns; beautiful property views • Light-filled interior; warm and inviting ambience • Free-flowing family and dining zones • Country-style kitchen designed for the home chef • 12.4m fully enclosed rumpus/second living room • Master suite with WIR/Dressing room and private deck • Queen-size second bedroom • Modern, dual access ensuite • Third and fourth bedroom/study • Modern family bathroom • Laundry • Vegetable garden • Eco-friendly, thermally efficient cork flooring • Slow-combustion heating; reverse-cycle air-con; ceiling fans • Excellent mobile phone and internet coverage PROPERTY AND INFRASTRUCTURE • 109.7ha (271ac) of prime grazing/fattening land • 150ac mix of flat, gently undulating cleared pasture • 121ac open hilly grazing at the rear inc. 30ac timber • Permanent, crystal clear creek; 65mgl irrigation license • Numerous dams; drought-proof property • Ideal for horses, alpaca and cattle - 63 head year round • Fully fenced and divided into several paddocks • Abundance of shade trees and native corridors • Laneways for stock movement • Long-term pasture improvement/weed management programmes • Regular turkey litter fertilizer applications • Old dairy converted to storage • Enormous open face shed for plant, machinery and hay • Cattle yards with multiple pens, Larford crush and scales • Brilliant location at the heart of the Hunter’s cattle, horse hubs • Close to Barrington, Gloucester, Mid-North Coast • Undeniable lifestyle and income property