Murranji is a property with many key attractions, including its excellent location. Not surprisingly, Murranji does have a modicum of equestrian flavour to it, just like the other properties along Vallance Drive. Vallance Drive is one of our popular “horse centrals”. Pound for pound it”s a fabulous property with unmistakable country charm. Firstly, the welcoming 3 bedroom homestead is tucked-away well back from the road behind a soft garden of mature trees & shrubs. The home”s sheltered front verandah overlooks the garden & is an effective annex to the home”s internal living areas. Typically country, the lounge room”s windows look out to the verandah & feature”s a soft polished timber ceiling. The fully equipped kitchen had plenty of storage space & meal preparation benches. There”s direct access to a wonderfully private alfresco deck from the kitchen/meals area with views out over the lush gardens & paddocks. Secondly, the gardens were established by a person with a firm understanding of our local climate, soil types & lifestyle needs. Soft lawns ringed by protective shrubs & beds that are now bursting with fresh seasonal colour are visually separated from the very rear grazing paddocks by mature tree-lines. Garden “rooms” were created to provide micro-climates with walls of hedges & roses. Lastly, the large animal capacity & horticulture dynamic of the property far exceeds its 2.7 acres. Deep rich soils & the reliable bore ensure plenty of pasture if managed correctly, & the open paddock areas could be used for production trees or feed crops such as lucerene. There”s an affective stable centre with 2 enclosed & lined stalls with attached day yard & tack/feed room for horses or alpacas. The stables have direct access to the rear paddocks. In regard to location Murranji is a multiple winner. The property is within walking distance of the village & with Vallance being closed road there”s very little traffic. But, the big advantage is that Vallance Drive leads straight onto the Murrumbateman Common which is 5ha of open riding area. Yes, you can keep the horses on the property & ride them down to the Common for a stretch. Also, there”s another positive side to Murranji”s location too. Whilst the property currently backs onto the Barton Highway”s 70km approach to the village, the highway is planned to move alignment to a point approximately 900m away. Interim wise though, there”s an established thick natural barrier of trees at the property”s rear to block & the home is well distanced by the paddocks & 2 tree lines. I”m quite familiar with Murranji & all of its benefits as I sold it to the current owner who”s relocating to a broader local block to expand her equestrian interests Essentially, if you enjoy all of the benefits of a soft country lifestyle, love the outdoors & are a keen rider, Murranji is for you. Property Technical Specifications – Residence: 106m2 / 11.4sq of living area, 55.8m2 of verandah & alfresco, total under roof: 161.8m2/17.4sq – Residence features: 3 large bedroom-2 with BiR”s, fully equipped country-style kitchen with meals area, large living room with feature timber ceiling & garden views, laundry/mud room, covered alfresco deck at homes rear, wide coved verandah at home”s front – Climate control: spit-cycle air conditioner, solid fuel combustion heater – Potable water supply: 2x5000g rain water tanks, 1x500gall rainwater tank – Non-potable water supply: licensed on-property bore with estimate flow rate of 1,000gph, shared dam (approx 25% of surface area) – Garaging: quad-sized detached steel lockable garage with cement floor with workshop area, ample off-street large vehicle/horse float parking – Gardens: true country garden with many mature ornamental & native trees, designated flower/shrub beds; all reticulated – Equestrian facilities: stable zone featuring 2 lined stalls with gravel bases, timber/wire dividers & access to day yard, tack/feed room with personnel & baled feed door access, automatic watering system & direct access to rear paddocks, round yard, foot access to Murrumbateman Common 5ha riding paddocks, 1.2km to Murrumbateman Recreation Ground with open oval riding field & free public dressage arena – Block: 2.7 acres of level land featuring rich soils & thick pastures ideal for riding & spelling – Location: 1km to Murrumbateman village centre, 27 minutes to Canberra”s north, 12 minutes to Yass Township – Services: 5 day mail service at front gate, school bus services to/from Canberra/Yass 150m, wheelie bin household/recycle waste collection at front gate, commuter bus services to/from Canberra 1km, cable ADSL, full mobile phone coverage – Rates: $900pa approx Yass Valley Council, freehold property Rural Residential