Craving privacy and a rural lifestyle? Wanting to have a home on top of the hill looking out over the countryside? And still earn some income as well as contributing to preserve the diverse fauna & flora of the area?
"Paraken" could be just the property you are looking for!!
Situated in a tightly held, seasonally safe location this stunning property offers a rare opportunity to obtain a bespoke homestead situated on 334.4 Hectares (or 826 Acres in the old scale). Hand built from local stone off the property this character filled 3 bedroom & office homestead offers classy, country living with elevated views over the paddocks & surrounding countryside. Internal stone feature walls & picture windows complement the home which has surrounding verandas and is set in established gardens. A two-car lockable garage is accessible under a covered veranda/walkway from the home.
The property is a diverse mix with approximately 110.7 hectares (274 acres) of grazing country that is subdivided into 9 paddocks that are watered by spring fed dams & seasonal creeks as well as a reticulated water system to troughs & the home garden. The other 223.7 hectares (553 acres) is remnant bushland that will be covered by a conservation agreement with the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust.
This area is split into three separate fenced sections and contains highly diverse flora and threatened species habitat. The most significant ecological asset of the conservation area is its value as habitat for threatened woodland birds such as Barking Owl, Black-chinned Honeyeater, Black Falcon, Brown Treecreeper, Gang-gang Cockatoo, Scarlet Robin and many more. The conservation agreement comes with annual management payments (TBA on enquiry) to assist landholders manage pests, weeds, fences & tracks in the conservation area.
As well as the stunning homestead on the property other improvements include sheep & cattle yards as well as a four-bay shed that has a 1 stand shearing bay. There is also an older workshop/storage shed.
Situated only 35km North-East of Holbrook & with easy access to the Hume Freeway this stunning property offers peaceful, private rural living in one of Southern NSW's most desired rural areas. Easy access to both the major inland cities of Albury-Wodonga & Wagga Wagga with air & rail facilities as well as all needed services. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a piece of paradise. Contact us today to arrange an inspection and experience the beauty & natural capital of "Paraken" for yourself.