Abounding in natural beauty and water, Little Minnows is a private country hideaway of approximately 118 acres on the banks of the Wingecarribee River. Conveniently located only 5 minutes' drive from Bowral in the picturesque Southern Highlands of NSW.
Little Minnows is a private lifestyle farm with immense natural beauty, rich soils, enviable water and commercial prospects.
Little Minnows is a property which deserves consideration.
The Home
The country style home was designed by renowned architect Richard Rowe, featuring a blend of formal and informal living with an open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge room at its heart.
A special feature of the home is the use of magnificent hardwood timbers, sourced from an old railway bridge in Bungendore. A truly unique home with doors and double-glazed windows framed in the bridge timbers. The home features 4-bedrooms (main with ensuite), 3-bathrooms, double garage and loft style games room or private home office.
The Gardens
Little Minnows gardens are beautiful with stunning drystone walls, colourful garden beds and lush green lawns leading from the house down to the river. There is a lovely mixture of mature trees which provide excellent shade in summer and a cool microclimate to unwind in summer. The rich soils and abundance of water ensures the garden and trees are well maintained and vibrant in full bloom.
The Farm & Livestock
The farm currently runs a herd of approximately 50 cows with calf. The soils are rich and fertile with the land rising from the river to rolling hillside. Lucerne has been grown for hay and silage. There are excellent stands of native and introduced trees throughout the property plus a combination of improved and native pastures.
- Steel cattle yards, undercover crush and loading ramp
- 9 x Paddocks electrified and all have water
Water
Water is a standout feature with approximately 1.2km frontage to the Wingecarribee River, high annual rainfall (803 millimetres), bore, dams, natural springs and 800,000 litres of water tank storage.
Orchard, Vineyard & Distillery
Little Minnows has an approved DA for a distillery, located in the rear garden behind the residence. The purpose-built shed is insulated, and climate controlled with high ceilings and concrete flooring. There are approximately 60 juniper trees (Botanicals) and 120 orchard trees on the farm and a 1 hectare vineyard of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. The farms' location and commercial opportunities for Little Minnows, would also suit other tourism ventures (STCA).
Infrastructure & Improvements
The infrastructure and improvements on Little Minnows are of a high standard. Features include:
- 4-bed, 3-bath, 2-car double brick residence
- New heating system throughout the home
- Garden Art Studio
- Machinery shed 4 open bays plus large lockup workshop
- Distillery shed concrete flooring and insulated
- 3 phase power and 2 phase power
- Steel cattle yards
- Sealed driveway
- Water tank system 800,000 litres
- Vineyard, orchard & trees
Wildlife & Nature
There are excellent stands of natural timber and wildlife corridors, creating a diverse and healthy eco-system full of birds and native animal habitat. It is also the perfect place for a BBQ or picnic.
Location
Located only 5 minutes' drive to Bowral, 1.5hrs to Sydney CBD and just under 2hrs to Canberra. Little Minnows, while so close to everything, feels like you are a million miles from anyone.
We highly recommend an inspection.
In conjunction with Gene Fairbanks (0448 613 665) of Ray White Bowral.
Please contact Richard Royle (0418 961 575) or Deborah Cullen (0401 849 955) for further assistance or to arrange an inspection.
