AREA: 38.9 hectares or 96.12 acres
SITUATION: 'Greenhills' is located in a truly enviable position in the Dungowan Valley, 29km* south east of Tamworth. Situated on the high side of the road, the property enjoys outstanding views over the Dungowan Valley. Dungowan itself is only minutes away, home to a hotel, brewery/restaurant, primary school, rugby league team and annual campdraft. The district is popular for its community feel, quality land and water whilst also only being a short drive from Tamworth.
HOME: The home is an absolute focal point of the property, featuring a remarkable Federation period three bedroom home with en suite, originally built in approx. 1907. Having undergone a full renovation, the home offers charming period features with high ceilings, original wide timber floorboards and double brick fireplace. The kitchen offers 40mm stone bench tops and endless cupboard space, while both bathrooms have been extremely tastefully renovated. Outdoors, the bullnose front verandah captures views towards the Dungowan Creek Valley and fertile river flats and is the perfect place to relax and entertain. The cottage, adjacent to the home, is fully self contained with kitchen, living, bedroom and bathroom. It would make the ideal guest accommodation or retreat, or perfect as a home office and meeting space. There is a back to grid solar array on the main home, 2 x split system air conditioners, Lopi slow combustion fireplace (with abundant firewood supply), ceiling fans and solar electric hot water system, ensuring comfort and cost effectiveness all year round.
COUNTRY: A terrific lifestyle property, the land on 'Greenhills' is predominantly undulating rising to some steeper areas. Approx. 15 - 20 acres would be arable, with the lower areas featuring a massive amount of clovers, vetch and rye grass, with native grasses pasturing the rest of the block. The current owners have run up to 15 head of cattle in the past, utilising the basic set of cattle yards and crush. Some of the more heavily timbered areas offer great space for recreational activities including hiking, mountain biking and offering some of the most superb views in the district.
WATER: Water is supplied by way of rainwater for both the home and cottage. Stock and domestic water is supplied by way of a well with water pumped by electric pump to a header tank and reticulating to troughs in each paddocks and gravity feeding to garden taps. In total there are 5 x rainwater tanks (house, cottage and sheds) + the well water storage tank. There are also two dams on the property.
IMPROVEMENTS: Greenhills features a range of fit-for-purpose infrastructure including the cattle yards with crush and loading ramp, steel, plain and barb wire fencing and several sheds, including double garage, machinery, utilities and wood shed.
REMARKS: A quality lifestyle property, ideal to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, yet be only a short relaxing drive away. Modern conveniences with the charm of yesteryear, complimented by an outstanding renovation, the vendors' decision to downsize presents a great opportunity in the renowned Dungowan Valley. Offered for genuine sale, please call Riley Gibson from Ray White Tamworth to arrange a viewing.
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