74 Curralea Lane, Forest Reefs NSW 2798

Set in a peaceful and private position at Forest Reefs south of Orange, this productive rural lifestyle property offers a combination of comfortable family living, 55.75* hectares or 137* acres of productive basalt soils, reliable water, quality infrastructure, and subdivision potential.
The brick veneer residence, built in 1991, is positioned on 9* acres and forms part of a broader property package that includes a second building entitlement on the balance of the land, subject to the relevant approvals. An on-going Crown land lease of approximately 27 acres is also in place at $1425 + GST* per annum, adding further flexibility for grazing and rural use.
Designed for family comfort, the home features five bedrooms plus a study, two bathrooms, and double garage. The kitchen was renovated in 2021 and includes Miele appliances, dishwasher, electric stove and built-in pantry. Spacious living areas include a large lounge and dining room with fresh paint and carpet, along with a family room with slate flooring and slow combustion wood heater. The master bedroom has a walk-through robe and ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms are generously sized and have built-in robes.
The home is well equipped for year-round comfort with good insulation to the walls and ceilings, solar passive design, fully ducted and zoned reverse cycle air-conditioning, and a 10.5kW solar system. Outdoors, the established gardens include a programmed underground automatic watering system, citrus trees, herb garden, berries, grapes and a vegetable patch, while the fully gauzed and lockable 9m x 5m outdoor area creates an ideal indoor-outdoor living space. There is also a double lock-up garage separate to the house with a 15 amp power outlet.
Water security is a standout, with supply via a spring-fed well and a stock and domestic bore on the house block producing approx 950 potable gallons per hour at 155* feet. Stock water can be monitored from the house and troughs are in all paddocks supporting the property’s grazing capability and rural infrastructure includes a hayshed, a one-stand shearing shed with adjoining sheepyards, along with a couple of paddock animal shelters.
The productive country has a strong history of weed control and improved pastures including lucerne, phalaris, fescue, clover and cocksfoot. The property has historically run around 300 Dorper ewes, however, is currently carrying 160*. Some fencing needs replacing however it is generally sound and well maintained through to new.
Despite its privacy, the property remains highly accessible, located approximately 4.8km from the Forest Reefs Tavern, 15*km from Millthorpe, 19*km from Orange and 260*km from Sydney. This is a rare opportunity to secure a versatile rural lifestyle property offering comfort, productivity and future upside in the tightly held Forest Reefs district.
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Property Features

• Built In Wardrobes
• Ducted Cooling
• Ducted Heating
• Outdoor Entertaining Area
• Shed