An area of 841 ha (2,080 ac) less than 20km East of Orange, owned and carefully managed by the one family for over 95 years. Currently used for both sheep & cattle breeding the location, climate, soils, and productive pastures enable a range of livestock breeding and finishing operations. The unique three/four-bedroom homestead has been architecturally restored with high timber ceilings and superb indoor & outdoor living options. A spectacular & highly productive property located on some of the best grazing land on the central tablelands.
• Approximately 31 main grazing paddocks with well-established, persistent, and highly productive perennial pastures of phalaris, cocksfoot, ryegrass, and sub clover are established over approximately 90 percent of the property.
• The water system is a feature of the property. The system supplies water to most paddocks as well as to stockyards, house garden, woolshed, chemical stores, and supplementary infrastructure. The system is robust and provides an excellent supply of good quality water to enhance livestock productivity. The Bore which is tested at 11,500 litres per hour along with storage of more than 70,000 litres.
• Two sets of cattle and sheep handling and loading facilities, along with a four-stand timber framed woolshed and two sheds that provide secure space for storage of farm materials and equipment.
• Subdivisions - A two-block subdivision (2X 40 ha) located in Orange City Council has Development Approval (DA). This approval is secured, and a survey has been undertaken to verify the accuracy of boundaries that have been adjusted where necessary. A further registered subdivision in the Council of Cabonne indicates the provision for, (subject to council approval) a dwelling on a lot consisting of 51.56 ha.
Further subdivision would be possible based on the current Cabonne Council's requirements being 100 ha minimum lot size.
"Bethune East" is a substantial property the like of which is rarely offered for sale in the Orange/Millthorpe district. Its size, productivity, and location along with 95 years of skilled management, make it a compelling buying opportunity.
Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however, we cannot guarantee it.
