Quintessential Australian Riverside Paradise
A truly unique and rare opportunity to secure one of the finest inland luxury country estates in NSW's Riverina region. Sandridge is an exclusive address on the banks of the mighty Murrumbidgee River and only 5-minutes to the city of Wagga Wagga. This luxurious estate offers everything, from modern living, indoor heated pool with gym, floodlit tennis court, beautiful gardens, prime farmland, rich and fertile soil, irrigation and enviable town water connection.
Sandridge and Clarendon Farm are b...
A truly unique and rare opportunity to secure one of the finest inland luxury country estates in NSW's Riverina region. Sandridge is an exclusive address on the banks of the mighty Murrumbidgee River and only 5-minutes to the city of Wagga Wagga. This luxurious estate offers everything, from modern living, indoor heated pool with gym, floodlit tennis court, beautiful gardens, prime farmland, rich and fertile soil, irrigation and enviable town water connection.
Sandridge and Clarendon Farm are being offered for sale as two separate opportunities or can be purchased 'in-one-line'. Ideal for those wanting a luxurious country lifestyle with the option to remain active on the land.
Sandridge – Approx 46.9ha (116ac), house, indoor pool, tennis court, improvements and land.
Clarendon Farm – Approx 53.27ha (131ac), Centre Pivot, land and 120ML water.
Sandridge Homestead - A private tree lined driveway opens to beautiful mature gardens, featuring huge river red gums, maples, polars, birch and other native and exotic trees. The homesteads orientation takes full advantage of its elevation and aspect overlooking the river and nature.
Redesigned and renovated in 2006, the homestead offers an expansive and functional home with an impressive chefs' kitchen, large open lounge room, Jetmaster open fireplace, wine cellar, ducted air conditioning, under floor heating and four luxurious bedrooms. The master bedroom overlooks the river, creating a space where architecture and nature converge in a moment of quiet luxury.
Floor to ceiling picture windows frame the views of the river and landscape, a seamless transition from house and nature. The homestead sits gracefully amongst the changing seasonal colours of the gardens and trees.
Modern conveniences have been added such as underfloor slab heating, ducted and split air conditioning, gas hot water and wood fireplaces ensuring comfort all year round. The home and garden lighting, blinds and sound are all controlled via the Cbus home automation system, giving you complete control at your fingertips.
Indoor Pool House & Gym - This estate embraces leisure, recreation and options for outdoor living and entertaining. There is a separate de humidified building with indoor heated indoor pool and gym, offering year-round swimming and fitness in the privacy of your own home. The pool is currently heated via a heat pump system but also has gas provisions installed if you wanted to convert. There is also a floodlit synthetic grass tennis court with viewing deck, outdoor shower and central firepit. The perfect place for a relaxed meal or afternoon drinks.
The Gardens - Majestic Red River Gums line the riverbank and the gardens provide the perfect balance between the river and the house. The huge sandstone blocks and shale rock walls, on the river side, not only provides protection from the river, but also a viewing platform to watch the river life meander past. The gardens are teeming with a variety of native birdlife. For the chef, there is a fully enclosed vegetable garden with raised garden beds, water and netting.
The Farm - Sandridge and Clarendon Farm are highly revered for their prime location, rich soils and access to secure water sources. With approximately 1km of direct river access, not only is it great for livestock and crops, it's also the perfect place for recreation and leisure. Sandridge is being sold with its water licenses, which include the right balance of town connected water, stock & domestic, river and aquifer water. The opportunity to purchase such esteemed properties in this location are rarely available.
Soils - Sandridge and Clarendon Farm feature deep rich alluvial soils which are suitable for a mixture of farming and grazing enterprises. The soils are primarily silty clay loams that are naturally fertile, rich in nutrients of nitrogen, phosphorus, Sulphur and potassium.
There has been a strong emphasis, over the past 3-4 years, on developing perennial pastures. The deep-rooted species such as Phalaris, fescue, cocksfoot and lucerne can access sub soil moisture to extend seasonal growth and maintain above district stocking rates that exceed 16 DSE/ha.
Sandridge and Clarendon Farm are both highly productive properties with naturally fertile soils that support mainstream stocking rates at levels 30 – 40% above district averages.
Water & Irrigation - A standout feature of Sandridge and Clarendon farm is its access to secure water with enviable town water connection, river and bores. Clarendon Farm has a Centre Pivot covering approximately 20ha (50ac) with irrigation water access license. Water for the pivot is via a well/bore located next to the pivot. There are a total of three active bores (one used as backup).
Sandridge
- WAL8970 – 2.25ML Stock & Domestic (River).
- WAL10068 – 0.0ML General Security (River).
Clarendon Farm
- WAL33505 – 120ML (Aquifer/Bore).
- 40WA002823 – Stock & Domestic (Aquifer/Bore).
The Location - Wagga Wagga is roughly the same distance from Sydney and Melbourne, making it practically midway between the two cities. By Car - the driving time is around 4.5-hours in either direction. By Air - daily flights operate to Wagga Wagga from Sydney and Melbourne with additional services to Brisbane. Rex and QantasLink service Wagga Wagga with over 150 flights per week in and out of the city. By Train - NSW TrainLink visits Wagga Wagga twice daily connecting both Sydney and Melbourne with Wagga Wagga.
A detailed Information Memorandum is available on request.
Expressions of Interest close Monday 27 October at 5pm.
Please contact Richard Royle (0418 961 575) or Deborah Cullen (0401 849 955) for further assistance or to arrange a private inspection.
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