4748 Ilford Sofala Rd, Sofala is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 5134000m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2026. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Sofala in the last 12 months.
Discover the ultimate private bush getaway in Central NSW at 'The Glen', a rare rural lifestyle property for sale near Bathurst offering space, seclusion, and versatility. Located just 45 minutes from Bathurst and approximately 2.5 hours from Sydney (Penrith), this expansive 513.4 hectare (1,268-acre) rural retreat is ideal for weekend escapes, off-grid-style living, recreational use, or small-scale livestock grazing.
Country Homestead Weekend Escape or Rural Base
Set within peaceful natural surrounds, the original three-bedroom country homestead provides comfortable accommodation for weekenders, holiday stays, or extended rural living. The timber-framed cottage features:
- Original kitchen with wood-fired stove
- Slow combustion wood heater
- Internal laundry
- Front verandah with north-facing rural views
- Shaded rear entertaining area
This rural cottage retreat captures the charm of traditional country living while offering essential services, including mains power, landline telephone, satellite dish suitable for Foxtel or other satellite media and mobile reception.
Productive Grazing Land & Secure Water
The property includes cleared grazing country at the front, dotted with mature Box trees for shade and shelter, and fenced into multiple paddocks suitable for sheep or small livestock operations. A smaller paddock has successfully supported fodder cropping, most recently Rye Corn and Red Clover. Sheep yards remain operational.
Water security is a standout feature, with an equipped bore connected to mains power as well as a second equipped bore, seasonal Two Mile Creek forming the northern boundary, and the Turon River defining the southern boundary - highly sought-after attributes for rural land buyers in Central NSW.
Recreational Bushland & Historic Gold Country
Beyond the grazing areas lies a vast expanse of native bushland, providing exceptional recreational land for:
- Bushwalking and trail riding
- 4WD and outdoor adventure
- Nature conservation and wildlife viewing
- Private camping and family retreats
The property sits within historic Turon goldfields country, with visible mullock heaps, old shafts, and a clearly defined Chinese Water Race, adding heritage character and interest for history enthusiasts.
Infrastructure & Accessibility
- Three-bay open-front machinery and storage shed
- Secure fencing and established internal tracks
- Bore-fed house yard water supply
- Easy access to Bathurst, Lithgow, and Central West NSW
- Ideal Sydney weekend getaway property
A Rare Central NSW Lifestyle Opportunity
If you're searching for a large acreage bush retreat, rural getaway near Sydney, or a lifestyle property with grazing and recreation, 'The Glen' offers scale, privacy, water, and history - all within a highly accessible Central NSW location.
The vendor is motivated to sell and invites genuine enquiries.
Contact Stewart Adlington on 0400 890 432 to arrange an inspection or request further details.
The size of Sofala is approximately 95.7 square kilometres. The population of Sofala in 2016 was 131 people. By 2021 the population was 111 showing a population decline of 15.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Sofala is 60-69 years. Households in Sofala are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Sofala work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 74.50% of the homes in Sofala were owner-occupied compared with 76.70% in 2016.
Sofala has 239 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Sofala have seen a 107.76% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 111.54% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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