34 Market Street

Hinton NSW 2321

Presented to the market for the first time in over 50 years, this remarkable 62.46-acre holding offers beautiful open paddocks, river frontage and endless potential, just 17 minutes from Maitland. Whether you're seeking a true rural lifestyle, a productive farming enterprise, or a landholding to enjoy with family and friends, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.For the past five decades, the property has been lovingly run as a family cropping farm, producing but not limited to, lucerne, oats, corn, barley and rye, while also supporting up to 40 head ofAngus/ speckled Park cattle and 1520 horses. Today, it remains a working farm with enormous scope to continue cropping, run cattle, offer agistment, or simply enjoy the space and freedom that only acreage of this scale can provide.The land comprises nine lots totaling 62.46 acres, including four RU5 Village zoned lots and five RU1 Primary Production lots, offering flexibility for future use (STCA). The property is fully fenced and benefits from multiple access points via Market Street, Old Punt Road and Elizabeth Street, all suitable for 2WD access.A standout feature is approximately 450 meters of frontage to the Hunter River. With locked gate access, this idyllic stretch of riverbank is perfect for fishing, boating, camping, or setting up an off-grid caravan getaway to enjoy with family and friends, surrounded by natural beauty.At the heart of the farm sits a farmhouse that has stood proudly for over 70 years and is not flood affected. Ready for the next chapter, it presents an exciting opportunity to renovate, repair and restore, or knock down and rebuild your dream rural home. The residence offers two bedrooms with the option for a third bedroom or office, one-bathroom, separate living area and a kitchen featuring a pot belly woodfire stove, electric cooktop and oven, and a walk-in pantry. Two air-conditioning units provides summer comfort, while a dual woodfire warms the home in winter.The bedrooms are generous in size, with the master featuring built-in robes. The main bathroom includes a shower, bath and vanity, with a separate toilet off the laundry. A wrap-around verandah on two sides of the home, a leafy backyard offering plenty of shade, while a single carport, storage room and established grounds complete the homestead.Externally, the farm infrastructure reflects its long history. There is a substantial truck shed suitable for a gooseneck trailer, floats, boats or small truck, along with 11 stables, a feed room and a workshop, all of age and hand-built from hardwood timber. A sawdust pit supports day-to-day farm use, while an additional machinery and hay shed has stood the test of time. Further horse shelters, stables and holding yards cater for both horses and cattle, and a loping area provides space for training, with the option to rework it into a larger arena.Town water services the property, providing reliable water supply to the house, stables, yards and paddocks where required, ensuring excellent water security. The property is also on septic. While irrigation is possible, the farm has not irrigated since 2007 and does just fine on the average rainfall for the area of 1092mm. When rainfall is plenty and the river is washed out well you can irrigate however in dry times the river will be too salty. This is a genuine cropping farm, where there is always something to be done. While not in perfect condition, it has been a treasured part of the same family for decades and is still actively used and loved today. It is now ready for the next family to step in, put in the work, and reap the rewards of a river-front rural lifestyle just over 40 minutes from Newcastle.On those few occasions when the river rises over the farmland, locals know this as a chance to slow down, enjoy the views and perhaps take a break & have a beer at the local pub. Perfectly positioned, the property is within walking distance of the iconic Hinton Pub, with Hinton Public School just across the road, and school bus services available to Hunter Valley Grammar School and Maitland's full range of schooling options.Council rates are $4239 annually & water rates and usage currently $539 a quarter depending on use. Located just over 40 minutes from Newcastle, 17 minutes from Maitland or 4 minutes from the beautiful township of Morpeth along with 2 hours and 17 minutes to Sydney.Opportunities like this are rare - a substantial riverfront farm, rich in history, lifestyle and potential, waiting for its next chapter.* This information, including but not limited to photographs (which may show boundaries), copywriting, floorplans, and site plans, has been prepared solely for the purpose of marketing this property. While all care has been taken to ensure accuracy, we do not accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. We strongly recommend that all interested parties make their own enquiries and seek independent advice, including speaking with their conveyancer regarding boundaries and, where appropriate, obtaining a surveyor's report, to verify the information provided.*