"Nutshell" 462 Rays road is a stunning 166 acre lifestyle property located 23 km north of the City of Armidale. The property is home to a picturesque undulating landscape with hardwood eucalypt stands of timber and open grazing areas that surround and compliment a stunning homestead.
Home to an adaptable 3 or 4 bedroom layout, the homestead offers options depending on requirements. Three generous bedrooms grace the original section of the home, the master contains an en-suite and BIRs with a beautiful view over the garden through stunning reclaimed, stained glass timber windows.
The fourth bedroom or guest house is located in a separate wing of the home. The 110-year-old Puddledock Church has been relocated and seamlessly integrated into the residence ensuring the history of the area continues.
A warm and comfy north facing living area built on stunning timber floor boards and includes reclaimed windows from a north coast Convent. A wood burner with attached hydronic heating system reticulates through the entire home ensuring comfort during the cold New England winters.
The centrally located timber kitchen is home to electric/gas cooking and stainless steel appliances are integrated into a large interconnecting space that flows into the dining area.
The homestead is nestled into beautifully manicured and established gardens which attract abundant bird and wildlife species. A vegetable garden and highly productive orchard also located in the house yard are irrigation fed from one of 4 sizeable earthen dams on the property.
The 166 acres is located in an area that is known for its consistent rainfall and is comprised of a mixture of open grazing areas with loose timber hardwood stands and currently the vendor estimates an average carrying capacity of 15 breeders.
Fencing is adequate with a mixture of hinge joint and plain wires divided into 3 main paddocks.
The fine granite soils dominate the bulk of the acreage, with a proven record of performance highlighted by the fully operational, commercial blueberry farm the vendors have employed over the years.
Nutshell' is a beautifully presented and well-rounded offering to the market, with excellent potential for further productive acreage development.
Vendors have expressed a genuine desire to sell come auction day and invite all inspections and interest. Inspections by appointment only.
Text RAYS to 0488 883 819 for more information.
The size of Black Mountain is approximately 222.8 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 1.6% of total area. The population of Black Mountain in 2016 was 310 people. By 2021 the population was 291 showing a population decline of 6.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Black Mountain is 50-59 years. Households in Black Mountain are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Black Mountain work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 80.70% of the homes in Black Mountain were owner-occupied compared with 75.00% in 2016.
Black Mountain has 218 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Black Mountain have seen a 106.47% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 85.43% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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