Blue Ribbon Rural Opportunity In The Capital Region

Enviable Mixed Grazing Platform With Grand Historic Homestead

Premier rural holdings such as these a rare to market. Held in single family ownership since 1910, ‘Ledgworth’ offers a unique combination of an enviable mixed grazing platform and grand historic homestead, ideally positioned 11 kilometres south of Yass and 55 kilometres from Canberra’s CBD.

Owned by three generations of the Walker family, this rural property for sale comprises approximately 612.6 hectares (1,513.8 acres) of enviable land classes, including 469 hectares of arable cropping country and 139 hectares of productive perennial pastures carrying 6,750 Dry Sheep Equivalents.

This rural property for sale NSW offers a unique combination of an enviable mixed grazing platform and grand homestead

‘Ledgworth’ has supported a self-replacing merino flock producing quality superfine merino wool in combination with prime lamb production and cattle breeding and finishing. The balance of land class and water resources makes the property equally suitable for any combination of sheep and cattle production.

Additionally, the property has a long history of cropping, hay making and pasture improvement, with Phalaris, Cocksfoot, Ryegrass and Sub-Clover the dominant species. Crops include wheat, oats, canola and triticale for grazing and grain or seed, and occasionally for haymaking.

This rural property for sale NSW supports a self-replacing merino flock in combination with prime lambs and cattle

Supporting the productive cropping and grazing enterprise is a gently undulating landscape underpinned by productive red granite-derived soils, predominantly clay loams, complemented by a long history of fertiliser application. More than 95 per cent of the property is suitable for direct-drilled pasture establishment.

Water security is a key feature of ‘Ledgworth’, with water drawn from diverse sources including two headwater tributaries of O’Brien’s Creek, seven dams and a permanent spring. An equipped bore feeds a reticulated water system via a 190,000-litre head tank, supplying a network of troughs and the garden.

Water security is a key feature of this rural property for sale NSW, including an equipped bore and seven dams

Non-seasonal rainfall with a slight winter-spring dominance supports the district’s renowned capacity to maintain perennial pastures and achieve high stocking rates. On-farm records from 1985 to 2025 indicate an average annual rainfall of 692mm.

‘Ledgworth’ also benefits from fit-for-purpose infrastructure including a five-stand woolshed, steel sheep and cattle yards, stable complex, workshop, hay sheds and grain storage facilities – plus extensive accommodation.

This rural property for sale NSW boasts an historic homestead extensively renovated over successive generations

Originally constructed in 1915 and extensively renovated over successive generations, the homestead reflects more than a century of family ownership and offers approximately 600 square metres of accommodation.

The residence comprises six bedrooms, including a master suite with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, two bathrooms, formal dining and living rooms, a billiard room, office, and a large open-plan kitchen and living area. Character features include pressed metal ceilings, sandstone verandas, bay windows and open fireplaces.

The homestead on this rural property for sale NSW reflects more than a century of family ownership

A major renovation completed in 2012 introduced a new kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office and verandas, while retaining the home’s original character. The homestead is complemented by established gardens and is supported by modern services including solar hot water, reverse-cycle air conditioning and substantial rainwater storage.

Complementing this are three renovated cottages and shearers’ quarters, provide flexibility for staff, family or guest accommodation.

The homestead on this rural property for sale NSW features formal dining/living rooms and a large kitchen/dining area

Further enhancing the property’s value is its subdivision potential, centred on its position within one of the fastest-growing regional areas in New South Wales, the Yass-Canberra corridor.

The current Yass Valley Council’s minimum lot size of 40-hectares (with averaging) permits (STCA) an extensive and efficient future subdivision aided by the dual road frontages along the western and eastern boundaries.

The homestead on this rural property for sale NSW comprises six bedrooms, including a master suite with ensuite 

Situated 11 kilometres south of Yass, 55 kilometres from Canberra’s CBD and 237 kilometres from Sydney’s M5/M7 intersection, ‘Ledgworth’ is being offered for sale by Expression of Interest closing 12:00pm (AEDT) on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale at 594 Dog Trap Road, Yass, NSW.