Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside and river while still living close to Bingara and community. Overlooking the Gwydir River "Caloola" is located 11kms from the bustling town of Bingara on the Copeton Dam Road. This well-known small lifestyle property of 17.2 Hectares has been held in the one family for over 60 years, and is in comfortable distance of Inverell, Tamworth and Narrabri. Enhanced by riverfrontage it has 5 well-fenced paddocks (all fences in good order) and surrounded by mountain views and bitumen road. The property has 240 volt electricity, landline phone, NBN is attached and mobile access. The land is zoned Primary Production.
A ramp and a circular granite driveway welcomes visitors to a well-maintained country homestead and established gardens. A circular garden within the driveway features kurrajong trees, natives, crepe myrtles and over 100 agapanthus in summer - very pretty.
There are 4 bedrooms and an office with a closed in verandah at the back leading to a laundry, toilet and small bedroom across the walkway at the other end. The main and second bedrooms offer built-in robes.
The bathroom has a working spa and shower, as well as a good storage area.
The kitchen contains a free standing electric stove/oven and plenty of storage. Of special interest is a home made Red River Gum serving bar opening up into the dining room.
The lounge area features a wood fireplace, backed by a wall and hearth of Chinese tiles. It opens onto a front patio. A new evaporative cooling system works effectively in summer.
A large paved, covered, outdoor entertainment area has an attached table and 6 chairs with plenty of space for busy children. The paddock close to the house has 4 stables with a saddle room, small horse yard and a loading ramp. A meat house, greenhouse and large workshop shed are in the next paddock. For vehicles the carport allows internal access to the house and the shed could accommodate up to 4 vehicles. A chicken coop and dog kennels could be constructed within the area near the stables. There is a rain water tank, septic tank and an electric pump on the river which allows for water for domestic and stock purposes to be pumped to the home, with a plumbed in water trough in the stable paddock. Mail delivery 3 times a week.
May opportunities exist for enjoyable leisure activities such as - fishing, swimming, horse riding, short bushwalks, vegetable growing, photography and birdwatching.
This property is not one to be missed! Contact CountrySide Property Group to book your inspection ASAP to see what could be your next lifestyle change!
Bingara boasts the local services such as Bingara Central School which caters for students from K-12, Bingara Preschool, local shops including a supermarket, pubs & RSL. The town also has a local hospital, medical centre, aged care facilities, the Roxy Theatre, Greek Museum, the Living Classroom and the old gold mine in Upper Bingara.
The Gwydir River has amazing fishing and picnic spots and there is an opportunity to learn to ride horses on local trail rides. Bingara regularly hosts recreational activities such as, polocrosse, races, pony club, camp drafts and many other community events such as the Bingara Show and Bingara Orange Festival that support local families.
The Bingara Sporting Club offers 2 bowling greens, 9-hole golf course, 1 squash court, tennis courts and gym.
Other local places around to explore are:
Copeton Dam
Sawn Rocks National Park
Monroe State Forest
Bingara State Forest
Cranky Rock Reserve
Mt Kaputar
The Glacial Site
A great place to live, put your feet up and relax on weekends as well as raising a family and much more...
