Five Favourite Hobby Farms For Sale NSW

Hobby Farms For Sale NSW: Farmbuy.com Buyers' Guide

If you're looking to escape the crowded cities and take advantage of the remote working opportunities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, buying a hobby farm for sale may be right for you. 

Hobby farms are blocks of land primarily used for residential purposes. Farming may occur on the blocks but is usually conducted on a small scale, more as a recreation activity than for serious commercial gain. 

When you start looking for a hobby farm for sale you need to make a short list of your key selection criteria. Be clear on the region, the climate, the acreage and the budget before you start your search. If you're a first-time farm buyer, be sure to check out our guide to buying a lifestyle farm or farmlet for some helpful tips.

When you've begun looking, remember that hobby farms for sale can be categorised under various different names. Many agents and vendors categorise these properties as a lifestyle farm or farmlet, so be sure to include these categories in your searches.

There are limitations on what you can earn for tax purposes from a hobby farm so make sure you visit the ATO if you plan to produce anything in volume.

Farmbuy.com has a great selection of hobby farms for sale NSW to choose from here. Below are some of our favourite  hobby farms for sale NSW to help you get started!

Hobby Farms For Sale NSW: 1445 Maria River Road, Crescent Head

Offered for the first time in more than 25 years, this magnificent 20.23-hectare (50-acre) farm is privately positioned adjoining Limeburners Creek Nature Reserve located half way between coastal Crescent Head and Port Macquarie.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW comprises a 20.23ha farm privately positioned adjoining Limeburners Creek Nature Reserve

The property includes 10.11 hectares (25 acres) of cleared land with improved fertile pastures and 10.11 hectares of native bush land. There are nine fenced paddocks suitable for grazing with dams, water outlets, and laneways to easily rotate stock. Previously managed as a successful Boer goat stud, the land is suitable to accommodate a small farm agriculturally based business (STCA).

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW includes 10.11 hectares of cleared, pasture improved land and 10.11 hectares of native bush land

A gorgeous Federation-style home with a wrap-around bullnose veranda sits elevated on a 0.4-hectare (one-acre) mound providing stunning views across the landscape. Sit with a cup of tea on the 16-foot front veranda soaking up the tranquil outlook over the huge dam. The interior features 10 foot ceilings throughout, French doors, decorative ceiling cornices, clawfoot bathtub, and solid timber framed windows and doors.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW features a gorgeous Federation-style home with a wrap-around bullnose veranda on elevated site

The polished timber floors and an eye-catching Scandinavian wood fireplace add warmth and a beautiful aesthetic. For year-round comfort there is reverse-cycle air-conditoning in the family room.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW boasts polished timber floors and an eye-catching Scandinavian wood fireplace in the living room

The country-style kitchen offers a walk-in pantry, gas cooking and great storage. The property also includes solar panels, water tanks, open shedding for the tractor, 18m x 9m lockable shed with a WC, garden shed for wood stacking, plus additional storage for equipment.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW includes a country-style kitchen offering a walk-in pantry, gas cooking and great storage

Enjoy the convenience of only 20 minutes’ drive to shopping and beaches with approximately five km of sealed road and work due to commence in May this year for the completion of a fully tarred road.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW features high ceilings, French doors, decorative ceiling cornices, and timber framed windows/doors

Nurtured by the current owners to preserve its natural resources for future generations, this eco-friendly environment provides incredibly beautiful flora and fauna including sugar gliders, kangaroos, koalas, spotted quoll, tropical birdlife, established trees, and access to waterways and rainforests.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW includes a 16-foot front veranda soaking up the tranquil outlook over the huge dam

If it’s relaxation, connecting with nature, fresh farm air, and rain on a tin roof you find appealing, then make sure you don't miss out on this exceptional one-of-a-kind property.

Click on the following link for more information on this hobby farm for sale NSW at 1445 Maria River Road, Crescent Head.

Hobby Farms For Sale NSW: 72 Wine Country Drive, Nulkaba

This stunning home is set on 17.8 hectares (44 acres) in the middle of Hunter Valley wine country, perfectly positioned to the gateway to the famous vineyards in Pokolbin and Lovedale.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW features a stunning home set on 17.8 hectares in the middle of Hunter Valley wine country

The ultimate lifestyle choice, the property comprises a quality home offering space you normally only dream about. Upon entering the residence, you are greeted with a stunning sun-filled open-plan living and dining room leading into the modern kitchen and a separate family room.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW boasts an open-plan living and dining room leading into the modern kitchen and separate family room

The stylish kitchen design includes everything the modern-day cook requires and everything you would expect from this stunning property, including stainless-steel appliances, stone benchtops and a huge pantry.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW features a stylish kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, stone benchtops and huge pantry

A free-flowing floor plan with five bedrooms is on offer to ensure the home’s functionality for years to come. The master bedroom is elegant in design and flooded with natural light, includes a walk-in robe, ceiling fans and modern ensuite. The remaining bedrooms are spacious and all include built-in robes and ceiling fans.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW offers five bedrooms, including master with walk-in robe, ceiling fans and modern ensuite

Additional features include ceiling fans throughout, wood fire and reverse-cycle ducted air-conditioning for that all-year-round comfort. The home has a full-length wrap-around veranda for you to relax and enjoy the view no matter the weather.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW includes ceiling fans throughout, wood fire and reverse-cycle ducted air-conditioning

For anyone with horses, this property is ideal and includes safe fencing, portable round yard and tack room, and multiple storage sheds. Water supply is plentiful with both town water, tank water plus dams. The horse yards have auto water troughs and shelters.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW comes with safe fencing, portable round yard and tack room, and multiple storage sheds

All the land is arable, fertile and makes ideal grazing land for livestock. A large double garage with double carport and adjoining machinery shed, extensive frontage to Black Creek and multiple dams complete the picture.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW features a machinery shed, extensive frontage to Black Creek and multiple dams 

All the hard work is done for you, just move in and enjoy.

Click on the following link for more information on this hobby farm for sale NSW at 72 Wine Country Drive, Nulkaba.

Hobby Farms For Sale NSW: 5180 Kyogle Road, Cawongla

Off-grid, small acreage, red soil, creek frontage and two dwellings. What more could you ask for? This delightful hobby farm for sale NSW is a rare find.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW boasts six hectares of gently undulating grassland, red volcanic soil bordered by Hanging Rock Creek

With just over six hectares (15 acres) of gently undulating grassland, red volcanic soil and bordered by the beautiful Hanging Rock Creek (aka Leicester Creek) it has everything you need for a sustainable family lifestyle. Fully off-grid, the two homes are privately positioned by the creek and a good distance from each other making them ideal for extended family living.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW features a two-storey barn-style shed, converted into a spacious, comfortable two-bedroom home

The main dwelling is a two-storey barn-style shed, converted into a spacious, comfortable two-bedroom home. The ground floor houses a massive open-plan kitchen and living room, with tiled floors and lots of glass it is light and welcoming. Split level ceilings give a subtle division of space and a sweeping timber staircase has an eye-catching presence.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW includes a kitchen with five-burner gas stove and oven, dishwasher, and plenty of cupboard space

The kitchen features beautiful Italian tiles with camphor bench tops and a bespoke camphor island bench. It has a five-burner gas stove and oven, a dishwasher, and plenty of cupboard space.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW offers a living room ilarge enough to house a lounge area, dining area, office and play area

The living room is large enough to house a lounge area, dining area, office and play area. A large woodfire heats the whole space and the flu travels through to the upstairs bedroom for night-time warmth. The living room opens out through triple sliding glass doors to a large fenced patio with polished cement floor, protected by a high roof and shaded from the afternoon sun by a magnificent fig tree that the kids will love to climb.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW opens out through triple sliding glass doors to a large fenced patio with polished cement floor

Also on the ground floor is a second bedroom, laundry, separate toilet and gorgeous bathroom. The bathroom has charcoal coloured tiles with timber lined ceiling, a corner bath under a large window and a separate shower. Upstairs is the master bedroom, a large space with windows on two sides, timber-lined ceiling and built-in robes.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW features a master bedroom with windows on two sides, timber-lined ceiling and built-in robes

The two-bedroom granny flat is newly built with timber-lined ceilings, polished timber floors and timber window frames, it is a charming home for grandparents or would make a great guest house or rental. Far enough from the main home for privacy, it is completely self-sufficient with its own solar system and water tank.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW comes with a two-bedroom granny flat with timber ceilings, polished timber floors and timber windows

To the south of the main house is a large two-bay lockable shed with two-bay carport suitable for storing tractors and machinery. The solar system for the home is situated on the roof of this shed.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW includes a large two-bay lockable shed with two-bay carport suitable for storing machinery

The land is a farmer’s dream. With volcanic red soil it is suitable for any number of farming enterprises. Fully fenced, it has seen many uses, from running a small head of cattle to hemp farming. It would also be highly suitable for horses. A goat enclosure, fenced chook pen with tap water, fenced veggie garden with irrigation and tap, plus fruit trees, are included.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW boasts volcanic red soil suitable for any number of farming enterprises

The creek is a major feature. Running along the western border, it has multiple swimming holes and rock ledges to sunbake on. Tree lined and full of fish, platypi, turtles, yabbies and mussels it is alive with natural beauty.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW entails a creek running along the western border with multiple swimming holes and rock ledges

The property is located just 15 minutes’ drive to Kyogle and Nimbin and 30 minutes’ drive to Lismore.

Click on the following link for more information on this hobby farm for sale NSW at 5180 Kyogle Road, Cawongla.

Hobby Farms For Sale NSW: 116 Maineys Road, Turners Flat

Imagine owning this income-producing rural retreat in a quiet country setting in the beautiful Macleay Valley!

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW comprises an income-producing rural retreat in a quiet country setting in beautiful Macleay Valley

This highly unique 16.18-hectare (40-acre) sanctuary sits in one of the most sought-after, picturesque, peaceful locations found just 20 minutes to Kempsey and a 40-minute scenic drive to world-famous surfing destination Crescent Head.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW offers a 16.18-hectare sanctuary sitting in a sought-after, picturesque, peaceful location

Dual living, multiple streams of income, with further potential if desired, the property includes a leased two-bedroom, two-bathroom, double garage private cottage, spacious and modern four-bedroom homestead, and beautifully renovated 19th century-style Airbnb studio, or luxury fifth bedroom. The five-year-old homestead is fully equipped for mobility access.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW includes a spacious and modern four-bedroom homestead plus two-bedroom cottage

The homestead is power-bill free, with energy saving solutions consisting of stand-alone solar with a back-up generator. Self-sufficiency is further advanced via three huge water tanks, two gas hot water systems and two septic tanks. As a bonus there is a quarry lease agreement in place providing a passive income and ongoing driveway maintenance.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW is completely off-grid, with stand-alone solar plus back-up generator and several huge water tanks

Backing the famous Macleay River, you can throw a line in, kayak, swim, or boat your way downstream taking in the spectacular bird life and unspoilt scenery. If your dream is to make a living off the land the acreage is suitable for various farming pursuits.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW offers plenty of land and infrastructure suitable for various farming pursuits

Divided into nine paddocks, the lush green fertile pastures easily accommodate 20 head of livestock. There’s also stables and a round yard for the horses and a pen for the chickens. Water is supplied via three dams, three troughs and seven tanks.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW is divided into nine paddocks and features lush fertile pastures to accommodate 20 head of livestock

Plentiful storage is available on the property with a large shed and abundant parking space for campers, all set among established shade trees and direct access to the riverfront.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW offers a large shed and abundant parking space, all set among established shade trees

This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire an asset offering a dual-living lifestyle like no other amongst the best Mother Nature has to offer.

Click on the following link for more information on this hobby farm for sale NSW at 116 Maineys Road, Turners Flat.

Hobby Farms For Sale NSW: 1300 Henry Lawson Drive, Mudgee

This the hobby farm for sale NSW that ticks every box and it’s all located just 14km from Mudgee via tar-sealed roads through beautiful vineyard country.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW is located just 14km from Mudgee via tar-sealed roads through beautiful vineyard country

This lifestyle change property features a comfortable, master built five-bedroom residence with brand new kitchen and 11-metre solar heated in-ground swimming pool.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW includes a master built five-bedroom residence with brand new kitchen and swimming pool

Set amid extensive established gardens with shady nooks and fruit trees, the property also boasts a separate fully renovated studio that could be converted into additional accommodation.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW is set amid extensive established gardens with shady nooks and fruit trees

Outside there’s a five-bay steel-framed shed with power and two lock-up bays. The 10.11 hectares (25 acres) are divided into three main paddocks and also come with a set of cattle yards.

Above: This hobby farm for sale NSW comprises 10.11 hectares divided into three main paddocks plus a set of cattle yards

This is the very best Mudgee has to offer when it comes to rural lifestyle properties.

Click on the following link for more information on this hobby farm for sale NSW at 1300 Henry Lawson Drive, Mudgee.