Central Tablelands NSW Luxury Mountain Rural Retreat For Sale
Spending her early years on a Camden dairy farm and school holidays on the family sheep and cattle property in Mudgee has set the directions for major life decisions for Sue and John Dearin.
Following their farming experiences in Tamworth when their children were growing up, and answering their longing for rural life again, the couple bought ‘Barcom Glen', today a luxury mountain retreat set on 200 acres of blue-ribbon country in the tightly-held Central Tablelands region of NSW.
‘Barcom Glen' is a luxury mountain retreat set on 200 acres of blue-ribbon country in NSW Central Tablelands
Situated at 1,200 metres above sea level within the sought-after Oberon, Hartley, Bathurst triangle, this rural property for sale NSW showcases the best in luxury accommodation with its two architect-designed homes and combines primary industry status with an enviable lifestyle.
Its setting and development express the pleasure the couple have had in its transformation from just three paddocks and an uninhabited shack.
‘Barcom Glen’s’ cold-climate gardens and spectacular views are perfect venues for entertaining and large family gatherings
Sue and John, a professor now involved with the University of Notre Dame Rural Clinical Schools and consulting, say that country life adds a great dimension to their life.
Today, ‘Barcom Glen’s’ stylish north-facing homes, set on a knoll in two acres of watered, cold-climate gardens and spectacular views, are perfect venues for entertaining and large family gatherings.
‘Barcom Glen’s’ main residence boasts four bedrooms and three bathrooms
The main home boasts four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and provides great flexibility with its multiple, roomy living areas. These can be used separately or opened up to a generous space flowing out to ‘The Terrace’, the enormous under-cover entertaining area with its free-standing outdoor kitchen. Here you will host in comfort as you take in the distant views of woodland and pine forest.
Its separate guest quarters can be used for B&B; and its spacious porte cochere and quality appointments add to the luxury feel of the home.
'Barcom Glen' offers perfect venues for entertaining and large family gatherings
‘The Library’, the property’s second dwelling, with its 14-foot ceilings, designer fit out and multiple bookshelves with glass doors, is a great place to relax in front of the wood combustion fire and read a book during snow falls.
It’s also great for B&B which, together with the current cattle production, is an opportunity to continue a secure income stream.
'Barcom Glen' provides great flexibility with its multiple, roomy living areas
One of the Central Tablelands’ most prestigious country lifestyle properties, ‘Barcom Glen’ has 13 paddocks and seven woodland regeneration reserves with quality electrified fencing, two large lockable sheds with concrete floors, one with a mezzanine, a two-bay stable, a picture-book hen house and garden with varieties of pear and quince trees, and a covered citrus orchard.
Along with its five spring-fed dams, the property has an electrified bore and 20,000-gallon bore water tank which reticulates to concrete paddock troughs and the 600-vine vineyard which is ready for planting.
‘Barcom Glen’ has 13 paddocks and seven woodland regeneration reserves with quality electrified fencing
The fenced permanent creek, which runs the length of the property, offers additional water and stock feed if required.
‘Barcom Glen’ is perfect for unwinding either at home or tripping out further away. On the doorstep of the World Heritage-listed Jenolan Caves, it is minutes to water skiing and fishing spots, quaint hamlets and pubs, and a comfortable drive to the district’s vineyards.
Along with its five spring-fed dams, the property has an electrified bore and 20,000G bore water tank which reticulates to paddock troughs
“We love lying in the hammocks under the 50-year-old fruit trees or rambling out along the creek to check our 50 Angus cows where we see abundant wildlife,” says Sue.
“It’s haven of peace and beauty, and hard to believe that we are just 2.5 hours from Sydney and minutes to the daily Central train service at Rydal village.”
Sue and John are moving to a property near Molong.
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