Welcome to Belmont and Valley View, 2 adjoining properties located in the beautiful Bega Valley, to be sold as a whole or as separate properties.
(See 'Valley View' listing for that individual property: https://www.burchellhiggins.com.au/property?property_id=1231963/numbugga)
Total land approximately 970 acres (394 hectares) of established, well maintained, undulating grazing country with 2 houses, substantial shedding and offering a wealth of features for your broad acre grazing operation, only 20 minutes from Bega.
There are two permanent water sources; Johnson Creek, which has been thoughtfully fenced off and revegetated with plantings by Landcare and the headwaters of Hanscombes Creek, which has a weir and diesel pump, with motor, supplying the eastern end of the property. This eastern end also has 4 steel tanks; 24,000 gallons, 2 x 10,000 gallons and 5,000 gallons.
The land is divided into 27 well-maintained paddocks. For livestock management, the property offers separate cattle and sheep yards, ensuring efficient and effective stock handling. The cattle yards feature an Allenspach Crush, sturdy steel posts and timber rails, steel gates, and a gravity-fed trough, accommodating approximately 60-70 cows and calves. There is a secondary set of stock yards at the eastern end of the property, to facilitate stock handling.
The sheep yards comprise a 250-undercover shearing shed, a drenching race, a drafting pen, and a two-stand shearing setup. Adjacent to the shearing shed, you'll find a convenient holding paddock. This property was previously running 300 Merino ewes, showcasing its suitability for sheep farming. With meticulously maintained external and internal fencing, including the durable Ringlock Stocktite fencing, this property is perfectly suited for both cattle and sheep.
The homestead on this property is truly captivating. The main house, standing proudly for 120 years, has been thoughtfully renovated throughout, including the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line Miele appliances, featuring a dishwasher, wall oven, and microwave.
With 4 bedrooms, 3 of which include built-in robes, and French doors leading from the master and second bedroom to the front verandah, this home has traditional charm with modern comforts. With 10-foot ceilings, Cedar doors and architraves, every corner of this house exudes elegance. Stay cosy during the colder months with the slow combustion heater, which even has vents extending to the adjacent bedroom.
The homestead also features a sheltered front verandah, air conditioning, separate laundry with ample storage, and a 3 KVA solar system with 11 panels and a German inverter. The established and beautifully landscaped homestead gardens, along with raised vegetable beds and a chook run, complete the picture of an ideal rural lifestyle.
Additionally, a fenced orchard with a selection of established fruit trees awaits you, offering a delightful assortment of lemons, limes, persimmons, figs, multi-variety apples, plums, pears, apricots, and citrus fruits.
Located a distance from the main house, the charming cottage awaits, offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a slow combustion fireplace for warmth and ambiance. The cottage has a new roof and was restumped in 2008, ensuring its durability for years to come. With a double lock-up garage, a 10,000-gallon water tank, and a fenced home yard for added privacy, the cottage presents a perfect opportunity. Furthermore, it has a rental appraisal of $400 per week, making it a fantastic income-generating asset.
The property has two substantial sheds, both approximately 17 meters wide and 7 meters deep, with a generous 4-meter height clearance built on concrete slabs.
Shed 1 features a single lock-up bay currently used as a workshop, two open bays, a small lock-up section for a ride-on mower, and a mezzanine level.
Shed 2 includes a single lock-up bay, two open bays, and a mezzanine level, providing ample storage for your equipment and belongings.
The property features 24 troughs, 10 dams, 2 billabongs, and 3 springs that are thoughtfully fenced off and expertly designed to drain into the troughs. There is an electric pump at Johnsons Creek, supplying a header tank, ensuring an ample water supply for the western section of the property including orchard, stock yards, and even the convenience of toilet and washing machine usage at the homestead. There are three 5,000-gallon tanks (two concrete and one poly tank) providing water at the homestead, along with a 10,000-gallon poly tank at the cottage.
Don't miss this extraordinary broad acre grazing opportunity! Substantial holdings, of this quality and size, in the Bega Valley are rare.
Contact Guy Higgins today to arrange a private inspection and secure your slice of rural paradise.
