Last Listing description (March 2020)
SOLD FARM HAS SOLD FOR FULL PRICE.
THE FARM Drive down quiet Fishers Hill Road, past a selection of larger farms and smaller acreages, with the backdrop of spectacular scenery. On arrival at the front gates you will be transported into a stunning Farm, with Plane tree edged drive way, green fields and beautiful garden setting, Highclere Farm is spectacular.
Typical lush ex-Dairy country, Highclere Farm has been lovingly nurtured and designed for ease of management and at the same time providing a stunning country lifestyle environment.
Securely fenced and horse safe, with 9 pasture paddocks, all well watered.
THE COTTAGES Luxuriously appointed Cottages, positioned to function as 2 pavilions, styled to perfection by the owners who have created the ultimate country retreat.
The original farm Cottage with bull nosed veranda, French doors, and timber floors, exudes country charm and character and provides luxury Guest accommodation featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and covered entertainment areas on the verandas.
The Post Federation Cottage is the owners main living area with spacious Master Bedroom, Bathroom , Kitchen, Utility Laundry room, and Dining, Sitting room and Living room areas.
Elegantly styled, featuring plantation shutters, white limed floorboards, high ceilings, refreshing all white colour scheme, quality stainless Steel Kitchen appliances, gas log fire place, and reverse cycle air conditioning. French doors open onto the gardens and all rooms have sublime garden and Valley views.
The Cottages are positioned to capture the sweeping views over the country landscape, to the Moonibung Ranges and surrounding timbered hills. Spectacular Sunrises, sunsets and romantic starry and moonlit nights are all appreciated from this inspiring location.
There are several outdoor entertainment areas, catering to relaxing breakfasts, lazy long lunches and family BBQs or picnic by the River.
THE GARDENS Set in glorious rambling country gardens. With fertile soils and excellent water Highclere is a country gardener's dream.
The White Garden features hedges of the hardy and prolific flowering Madame Alfred Carriere roses (white with blush pink centres), white Crepe Myrtles, white flowering Manchurian Pear trees, May bush hedging, and White Flowering Ash.
The Purple Garden features Purple Crepe Myrtles also for stunning Autumn colour, purple Buddleias , a rambling mauve Rose and Lavender
Shade is provided by Chinese Elms, Jacarandas and Lemon Scented Gums.
THE ORCHARD has the original knarled old Apple tree, and more recent but well established Eureka Lemon, Lemonade, Tahitian Limes, Cumquats, Mandarins, Plums, Pears, Mulberry. Also along Riverbank and some Creek areas there are wild Quinces, Peaches.
WATER
670 metre frontage to Paterson River
25 megalitre Irrigation Licence
The watering system ,from Solar River pump up to the large water tank holding 110,000 litres, reticulates to 7x concrete troughs in the paddocks and waters gardens.
The Paterson River is arguably among the best water supply in NSW, renowned for its security of water for irrigation, having the Lostock Irrigation Dam upstream.
Located in an area of high average rainfall of 40 inches per annum.
2x creeks
3x Dams, with main dam connected to river water supply.
Drip lines to front boundary fence Jacaranda tree line and to Driveway Plane Trees
HOUSE WATER TANK Drinking water tank 25,000 litres
LANDFORM level to gently undulating country. all paddocks are easily accessed and managed. 2 creeks flow through the Farm, near the North and South boundaries, feeding into Paterson River. All improvements are nicely elevated and flood free.
EQUINE FACILITIES 3 x stables each 6x4 metres, large Feed and Tack room, with exterior spotlights to paddocks.
25,000 litre drinking water tank with electric pump. 9 Horse paddocks includes large level grassed exercise paddock , with supplementary exercise areas in other paddocks. Paddock plan is available to view.
Fenced with timber posts, horse safe mesh, and top sight wire . White painted gates. Beautifully presented and very practical for equine use.
POWER Single Phase power to dwelling and 3 Phase Power to Garaging, stables area.
THE OLD DAIRY is a restoration dream...awaiting your input, and provides a project for a creative builder to retain the original Dairy character yet modernise to provide more accommodation or a farm office, or use as extra storage.
THE YARDS solid construction with timber posts, and holding paddocks.
HISTORIC HAY SHED with annex provides large area for hay storage, and farm vehicles, parking tractors etc, and is idyllic for entertaining on a larger scale, having provided the perfect rustic and romantic family Wedding venue.
LOCATION AND SERVICES
School bus at gate and Dungog Shire garbage collection weekly at front gate. postal delivery to the gate or there are post office boxes available at the Vacy Post Office.
Excellent mobile reception, 4G full bars,Telstra mobile.
Located in the Lower Hunter Valley region.
Approximately 8 minutes drive to the Vacy Village corner store, Farmers Hotel and Restaurant, Sports Field and Infants and Primary school.
or 8 minutes drive to East Gresford Village with Hotel and Restaurant, Caf, Service Station and Country Supplies, IGA, Post Office, Gourmet Butcher, local CWA, Bowling Club, Tennis Club, and Gresford Public School.
15 minutes drive to the Historic Paterson Village, 30 minutes to Maitland or Morpeth. 45 minutes drive to Hunter Valley Pokolbin Vineyards, Resorts, Restaurants and Golf Courses and approximately 2 hours to Wahroonga.