507 Harolds Cross Road

Captains Flat NSW 2623

Ballallaba Springs is 510 hectares (1260 acres) of high country grazing just 45 minutes or 60 kilometres from Canberra Airport and 40km from Braidwood and Bungendore. The land is undulating and varies from open grazing to bush shelters, predominantly granite based the land has been improved and has an excellent carrying capacity of around 3000 dse, supported by 12 paddocks and 3 sets of yards. Pastures range from excellent stands of microlaena to white and sub-clover with cocksfoot, phalaris and fescue. The current owners have been running both high quality merino sheep and cattle with facilities for both including yards, 3 stand shearing shed, bunkhouse (with toilet and shower this makes excellent overflow accommodation).
The 22 square, architecturally designed contemporary full brick, steel frame, concrete slab and colourbond roofed homestead , built to take advantage of the far reaching northerly views, is solar powered and has been constructed with the utmost thought to insulation, thermal mass and maximum solar benefits giving it a 5 star energy rating. All windows are double glazed and the soaring cathedral ceilings add a feeling of space to what are already generous sized rooms with Broadband wireless internet plus ADSL and satellite. An interesting feature is the blackwood timber bench and window reveals, these were grown and milled on the property. The home is connected to the garage by a breezeway that acts as an airlock to the main entrance.The elevation of around 900 metres above sea level ensures a good rainfall of between 800mm and 900mm per annum and as the name suggests, there are many springs throughout. The permanent Ballallaba Creek also meanders through the property. There are 15 earth dams. Adjoining State Forest and on 11 titles subdivision would also be an option, especially with the proximity to Canberra. Ballallaba Springs has had an independent assessment of biodiversity uniqueness with 78 flora species identified and a number of rare fauna have been seen or heard including quoll, powerful owl, barking owl, olive whistler, pipistrelle, bent-wing bat, Pygmy possum, glossy black cockatoo and others.
Properties of this size, in such a good location are rare and attract a lot of interest. Inspections are strictly by appointment with the exclusive agent.