Located on the Monaro Highway, 10 minutes south of the charming village of Nimmitabel, 'Crooked Bridge' is a 293 acre (118 ha) property offering both lifestyle and grazing opportunities.
An easy two hour drive from Canberra, one hour from Merimbula, one hour from Jindabyne and 4 hours from Sydney, this location offers the best of what Australia has to offer whether it be skiing, surfing, bush walking, hunting or simply running a small farm.
Currently running a sheep operation, 'Crooked Bridge' could easily run cattle or horses or other livestock enterprises. 'Crooked Bridge' sits on the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range ensuring beneficial coastal rains and a huge 800mm of average annual rainfall a year.
Soils are a mixture of red basalt and granite and pastures are mainly clover based with native and rye grasses. The gently undulating country is a mixture of cleared and wooded areas. There are 13 surface dams across the property and the farm is subdivided into eight main paddocks.
Dwellings
There are two separate dwellings on 'Crooked Bridge' consisting of a four bedroom weatherboard home and a two bedroom barn style building.
The four bedroom home consists of open plan living, with ducted air-conditioning, large living area, a modern kitchen and a cozy free-standing fireplace. The main home is set amongst established gardens, with maintained lawns and deciduous trees allowing a sanctuary of privacy.
The barn style two-bedroom, one-bathroom double story accommodation has a full kitchen, and dining area. These quarters are self-contained, with its own laundry and bathroom. This space is fantastic for guests and could be capitalized as an Airbnb.
Attached either side are two large concrete shed areas with power, electric roller doors, suitable for storage, recreation room or the ability to extend the living quarters.
Farm Infrastructure
Along with the shed storage off the second dwelling, the property features a fully functional two-stand woolshed, with a steel set of cattle/sheep yards. Power is connected and running through the property, with a combined 45,000 gallon rainwater tank storage supplying the houses.
Summary:
The sale of 'Crooked Bridge' represents an opportunity for somebody looking for a 'tree style' lifestyle change. Whether it be grazing, tourism, relaxing or hunting, this property provides various avenues for a potential purchaser to pursue. The potential revenue streams also make this an interesting investment opportunity for somebody prepared to look outside the square.
The vendor is genuine and motivated to sell. Please contact the exclusive agents for a private inspection.
Glen Simmons - 0478 093 271
Angus McLaren - 0428 496 289
