11853 New England Highway Armidale NSW 2350

Located 15 km north of Armidale with 1.7km frontage and direct access off the New England Highway. 'Snake Gully' comprises 1,055 grazing acres with a substantia ...

Located 15 km north of Armidale with 1.7km frontage and direct access off the New England Highway. 'Snake Gully' comprises 1,055 grazing acres with a substantial inventory of structural improvements. The elevated home on 'Snake Gully' offers rural views and a sun filled north easterly aspect. The spacious home is a sturdy brick and tile design comprising 5 bedrooms each with built in wardrobes, an ensuite and a dedicated office. An open plan kitchen with a large walk in pantry, dining and lounge link to a formal dining and rumpus rooms to complete the floor plan. Reverse cycle air conditioning provides the home with comfort in all seasons. The fenced house yard includes mature trees, a cubby house and access to the workshop and car garage The property is fenced into 17 paddocks with a series of dams and Duval creek providing water for livestock. Extensive contour works slow and redirect runoff for the benefit of the dams and paddocks alike. The main storage dam is equipped with an electric pressure pump to provide water for the garden. The property is currently rated at 2,000 dse with an opportunity to further develop and lift the levels of grazing production. The structural improvements and working infrastructure on the property is well catered for. The improvements include; A three stand electric woolshed with a raised board and attached sweat shed plus skillon bays for additional machinery housing. The woolshed is in good condition and sits on concrete piers. A 27m x 9m workshop on a concrete floor offers vehicle access, lighting and power connections. A three bay car garage with a concrete floor A hay shed measuring 14.5m x 9.5m Steel panel cattle yards with an undercover 'V' rave, catwalk, crush with scales, vet shed with power and a drafting pound Partly undercover sheep yards on concrete floor with a drenching race and draft. The main sheep yards are attached to the woolshed. A second set of yards designed to handle either goats or sheep are located towards the back of the property 2 bay stable complex measuring 18m x 4m, with tack room and day yards Approximately 170 kilolitres of tank storage from roof catchment 'Snake Gully' offers future subdivision opportunities with 200 hectares as the minimum lot size under the rural zoning. This permits the option of a 2 lot subdivision with an additional dwelling entitlement. The property already has a second access point off the New England Highway. The sale of 'Snake Gully' is an opportunity to secure a conveniently located property just minutes from Armidale's CBD. With a spacious home, school bus service and garbage collection at the front gate, 'Snake Gully' delivers a convenience of lifestyle for the modern day family. There is great potential for the next owners to put their management stamp on 'Snake Gully'.