4912 Oxley Highway, Bendemeer NSW 2355

Land area: 41.52 hectares or 102.6 acres

Situation: 'Hillview' is located just 1km from the village of Bendemeer and only 42km* from the thriving centre of Tamworth, with Armidale just 71km* away. Bendemeer itself is a quaint rural community with hotel, school, post office, service station and café, as well as being host to several rodeos and campdraft's each year. Conveniently positioned with dual highway access to both Oxley and New England Highways, the property's location lends itself to a range of different pursuits.

Country: The property features a great balance of open grazing country and gently undulating slightly timbered terrain with sandy loam and granite soils, with scattered snow gums and a spring-fed creek adding to its natural appeal. Offering scope for further pasture development, equine or livestock pursuits and recreation, the country has historically been used to raise performance horses as well as support a small herd of cattle. There are also excellent views of the surrounding countryside.

Water: Water is a key feature of 'Hillview', with Perrys Creek running through the property historically renowned for a reliable water source which feeds a 7000 gallon header tank that reticulates to three troughs that provide water to 6 paddocks. Rainwater storage includes six 5000 gallon waters tanks supplying the homestead and surrounding infrastructure. A spring-fed dam is set up to water 45 established trees and garden, overall providing a dependable supply for domestic and livestock use.

Home: 'Hillview' features a comfortable three-bedroom home with cypress floorboards throughout. With an open-plan kitchen and living area creating a warm and cozy space for the family. The main bedroom includes double built-in wardrobes and an ensuite, while the other two bedrooms are of good size, one also featuring a built-in wardrobe. A wood fireplace, gas heater and two reverse-cycle air conditioning units provide year-round comfort, creating a welcoming family home.

Improvements: The property has been thoughtfully developed into a quality equine facility with purpose built improvements that benefit a professional operation. These improvements include an 18m x 18m shed with concrete flooring, three roller doors (one electric) and two swinging doors, office and bathroom amenities. Perfect for a workshop and/or storage for machinery, trucks and goosenecks etc. The barn consists of three 4m x 4m ply lined, Geohex flooring stables with steel rail days yards. The feed, tack and hay rooms compliment a 6m concrete breezeway with two sliding doors and two concrete tie-up areas, one with a hot/cold water wash bay. A 60m x 40m panelled sand arena, several horse paddocks, including a stallion paddock with quality cattle rail fencing and a central laneway system connecting the main infrastructure to a set of cattle yards. All infrastructure is of excellent standard.

Remarks: A well-presented property in a tightly held pocket of the community, combining a comfortable family home, reliable water and established equine facilities just minutes from town. Opportunities of this calibre are seldom presented to the market. Contact Riley Gibson on 0417 441 688 to arrange your inspection.