Phone Enquiry ID: 00544

A unique opportunity at Carcoar:

Significant historic homestead and farm for sale in the highly sought Central Tablelands. The perfect family home but also with outstanding potential for Bed & Breakfast, Writer/Artist studio with the development of the large, historic shearing shed.

Magnificent, restored homestead adjacent to historic village of Carcoar just 35 minutes from Bathurst and Orange, 2.5 hours from Canberra and 3 hours from Sydney. Easy access to Sydney with daily return flights from Orange and Bathurst and daily trains from Blayney and Bathurst. Excellent educational institutions and schools. The scenic Central Tablelands is host to cool climate vineyards, organic produce, restaurants, culture and arts, libraries and museums, all providing a delightful lifestyle within easy reach.

The property consists of 835 acres of picturesque grazing acres. It can be sold as a whole or as three separate but adjoining blocks (house on 150 acres, 320 acres and 365 acres). Stunning views and superb house sites. Price on application and negotiable.

Original house was built in 1871 and enlarged in 1891. It has since received a sympathetic addition 25 years ago. Double brick, corrugated iron roof, single story. 12 foot ceilings. Has 7 bedrooms, five with fireplaces, and one with en suite and walk in wardrobe. Formal entrance, large hallway. Study with fireplace and bookshelves. Family room with slow combustion stove. Formal dining room (wood paneled). Large sitting room (could be used as billiard room or media room), bar (wood paneled), sun room. Stunning art deco bathroom and additional separate toilet. Modern kitchen and large informal dining area and walk in pantry. Lock up cellar. Large laundry and back entrance.

Extensive verandahs, covered patios and brick barbecue. 90,000 litre rainwater tank. House has recently had an exterior re-paint. New electrics. Approximately 2 acres garden, bitumen driveway and parking area. Large 2 bay machinery shed, garaging for 6 cars and sizeable lockup workshop.

Significant shearing shed, cattle yards, hay shed, 30 sow piggery (not in use), sheep yards, other sheds are in close proximity to the homestead. Otherwise water is feature of farm Belubula River on one boundary. One permanent creek. 26 dams, some very large. 10,000 trees have been planted into fenced tree lots. 11 main paddocks. Good fertiliser and weed control history. Granite soils with some heavier clay soils. Fencing excellent to fair order and includes 8 km near-new fencing (mostly boundary). An additional hay shed. Carrying capacity180- 200 cows + progeny.

More photos and information available on application.