397 Lower Kangaroo Creek Road, Kangaroo Creek, NSW 2460

House 2 1 6
Sold Price Not Disclosed (15 May 2017)
228 acres of prime river-flat grazing country.
Welcome to 'Didja'

Sea-change? Tree-change? Retiring western district cattle farmer contemplating a move to the coast and wishing to maintain a smaller herd? Or are you just looking for that perfect piece of Australian landscape and grazing land? If any of these ring true - your search might be over.

Didja is an expanse of grazing farmland 25 minutes from Grafton and under 90 minutes from Coffs Harbour. A property that covers 228 acres of fenced and fertile grazing land that includes: 2 rivers; a dam; a refurbished and original character-filled circa 1860's style farming cottage.

Didja has a slow combustion heater, a front verandah the length of the house with a bar to enjoy the surroundings and entertain family and friends. The rear verandah has been enclosed to provide a utility room.

Didja has been a home to many cattle and horses throughout its long history. Barns and sheds have been centrally placed within the property making this a prime working farm station.

An operating grass airstrip is situated on the property.

'Didja' is equipped with interim NBN satellite internet and a fitted office space to cater any business needs.

A 12 acre irrigation licence attaches to the property.

Property Specifics:

'Didja' is comprised of two titles; Lot 72 and Lot 2. The aggregate area is 91.4ha. (228a)

Access is by a right-of-carriage-way through a neigbouring property which fronts Lower Kangaroo Creek Road.

There is also an unformed Road Reserve from Lower Kangaroo Creek Road fronting the Western boundary.

Lot 72:

The northern block is fronted on its northern boundary by the Kangaroo River and by the Orara River on its eastern boundary

There is a lake / wetland of about 20 acres and since the end of the drought in early 2003 it has held water

It is comprised of level river flat country

There are environmental restrictions in terms of development.

Currently providing good grazing.

Lot 2:

The southern block has the Orara River as its eastern boundary and is made up of flat becoming undulating river flat country rising in the south-west to a sandstone ridge

There is a dam towards the north-west corner of that block

There are no development restrictions on this block.

Currently providing good grazing.

Carrying Capacity:

The property has consistently carried 50-65 breeders plus progeny. It did produce excellent offspring with Charolais bull over the Brahman cows.

Currently, the property is stocked with some 100 head of Angus and Brahman x/breeds on agistment.

Improvements:

Lot 72:

The all-electric residence is located on lot 72. The original circa 1860 farmhouse was re-built in 1938 and has since had more modern conveniences incorporated over time.

Internally it has 2 bedrooms, an updated kitchen and family room with walk in pantry, bathroom, lounge / dining area, leading to a sleep out with 2 single beds, and enclosed rear verandah.

House water is sourced from 2/5000 gal + 2 x 1000 gal tanks.

Hot water is provided by both solar and off-peak electric (if required)

Interim NBN-Satellite internet is installed, to support the pending full roll-out of the NBN Network.

The nearby old bails have been revitalised for storage/studio purposes.

Cattle yards/ramp are on this block

Lot 2:
On this block is a 40' x 30' 2 bay machinery shed
A 30' x 20' workshop
A 20' x 10' office equipped with satellite internet capability.
37' x 29' aircraft hangar

Extending across both blocks in a north-south direction is a 2000' grass runway. New fencing surround the house/shed areas and the airstrip and there is a training paddock off the cattle yards. The road into the property has recently been graded and re-gravelled.

Amenities
'Didja' is 7km east of the village of Coutts Crossing. There is a substantial general store/post office, tavern, school, church, squash court and golf course.

Good fishing is to be had in the Orara River.

Grafton is a short 25 minute trip where movie theatres, shopping world, hotels, clubs, restaurants and airport are located. The population of Grafton is circa 17,000. Sydney is 2 hrs by air.

Disclaimer:

Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner (forsalebyowner.com.au Pty Ltd) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.
Features

Balcony/Patio/Terrace, Bath, Fireplace(s), Formal Lounge, Heating, Renovated, Renovated Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, BBQ, Entertainment Area, Garden, Garden Shed, Level Lawn, Pet Friendly, Rainwater Tank, Shower Facilities, Storage Area, Security Lights, Close to Parklands, Close to Schools, Close to Shops, Quiet Location, Views, Nature Property, Retirement Property, Internal Laundry, Swimming/Lap Pool, Dishwasher, Balcony, Workshop, Solar Panels, Solar Hot Water

eConveyancing NSW provides residential conveyancing in NSW. Please call (02) 8812 5459 or email hello@econveyancingNSW.com.au.

Visit Website
    Views
  • Last 24 Hours0
  • Last 7 Days0
  • Last 30 Days0
  • Since Listed3
Contact the Owner
Phone or Text: 0488 847 018
Enter Phone Code when prompted.

For Sale By Owner | Sell My House | Private House Sales