Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley NSW: Farmbuy.com Buyers' Guide

Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley NSW: Farmbuy.com Buyers' Guide

Before you decide to buy rural property for sale NSW, you need to consider what region is right for you. Farmbuy.com takes a close look at the Hunter Region of NSW, commonly known as the Hunter Valley.

This region of NSW extends from approximately 120-310km north of Sydney. It contains the Hunter River and its tributaries with highland areas to the north and south. The Hunter Valley is one of the largest river valleys on the NSW coast, and is most commonly known for its wineries and thoroughbred breeding industry.

The region supports a diverse wide range of farming activities. For total value, livestock leads the way, with horse farming, dairy and grape growing also important agricultural industries. The average annual rainfall for the region is between 600-1,000mm annually.

For more information, check out our favourite rural properties for sale Hunter Valley - or click on the following link for all of farmbuy.com's rural properties for sale Hunter Valley. 

Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley: 264 Appletree Flat Road, Jerrys Plains

Rural retreat

Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley adjacent to Coolmore and a short drive to Godolphin, this prestige rural property is ideally set up for any equine enterprise.

The rural property for sale Hunter Valley comprises 415 acres, of which approximately 100 acres is fully established for horses with post and rail fencing. There are 10 paddocks, four with shelters, 10 holding yards, a foaling paddock with lights, two stables, a vet crush and a laneway system in place for easy movement of both horses and cattle.

The rear of the property is mostly timbered grazing country with a dam and two troughs attached to the mains which is ideal for cattle. There is a set of steel cattle yards with a crush, ramp and scales. All paddocks have water to them which is supplied via two established wells and underground mains. The property has a 38-megalitre irrigation license and creek frontage.

There are two homes on the property with the first being a fully renovated 1915 weatherboard home. It has three big bedrooms, two living areas with a lounge and a combustion fire, and a family room also with a combustion fire and reverse-cycle air conditioning. The country-style kitchen features an electric oven and cooktop, dishwasher, walk-in pantry and the original combustion oven, and flows to the dining area with french doors to the verandah.

The second residence is a fully renovated three-bedroom home, all with built-in robes and ceiling fans. It is a big open plan design with a new kitchen with a dishwasher, electric oven and cooktop and features stone bench tops.

Additional infrastructure includes a four-bay machinery shed and workshop with toilet facilities, a four-bay open machinery shed, chemical shed, 120,000 litres of fresh water storage and 120,000 litres of well water storage.

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Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley: 5050 Old Northern Road, Maroota

Famous farm stay and function venue

With picture-perfect views to the Blue Mountains overlooking the Hawkesbury River, this is a unique opportunity indeed. Positioned in the magnificent Hawkesbury Valley, just over one hour from Sydney’s CBD, this property has successfully operated as an international tourism operation for over 30 years including farm stay, TV and film location, weddings, corporate events and functions business. The 42-acre rural property for sale Hunter Valley is also ideal for cluster subdivision.

With an abundance of cashflow opportunities, the landholding suits a variety of purchasers including developers, land bankers, farmers, Airbnb and glamping hosts, tourism operators, hospitality owners, event organisers, educators, nursery owners, faith and community based groups, equestrian businesses or just those looking for an exceptional principal place of residence.

Features include three homes including farm stay and caretaker accommodation, five dams supplying an abundance of water, air-conditioned conference centre seating 200 guests, outdoor covered venue seating 200 guests, kitchen and associated facilities to cater for large functions, great fencing, cattle and sheep yards, stables and feed sheds.

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Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley: 119 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin

One of Hunter's finest country estates

Overlooking vine-clad hills in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, this spectacular 40-acre rural property for sale Hunter Valley offers magical panoramic views, an extensive private fruit orchard, boutique vineyard, grazing land, abundant water and a palatial home set among inspired gardens. It is less than two hours to Sydney, one hour to Newcastle and walking distance to nearby cellar doors.

As you arrive, grand entrance gates and a brand-new concrete driveway lined with established pear trees lead you up to the main residence passing a huge four-car underground bunker complete with underground wine cellar and bathroom.

Stepping inside, soaring ceilings, stunning marble flooring, breathtaking views in all directions and beautiful natural light make an immediate impression. A huge open living space flanked on both sides by wide covered outdoor areas features a wood-burning fireplace, large open kitchen with servery to outside and deep walk-in pantry. Plate glass windows and numerous Velux skylights make the living space feel like a cloud floating above the surrounding vineyards and hills with views extending to all of the Brokenback Range, Watagan Range and Barrington Range.

At the front of the home, a grand master suite with walk-in robes and substantial ensuite also has a private courtyard. Adjoining the main bedroom is a steam room, additional powder room and home office which could double as a fifth bedroom if required. In a separate wing, another three large bedrooms with access to the covered verandas as well as two full bathrooms and laundry and linen storage provide ample space for family and guests. A home theatre completes the offering.

Outside, covered entertaining areas with ceiling fans, pizza oven and built in BBQ offer views in all directions. A significant solar power system, a sunken firepit, horse stables, boutique vineyard and cattle yards round out the most impressive listing to come to market this year.

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Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley: 2291 Golden Highway, Denman

Productive hay-making property

This productive hay-making rural property property for sale is only 2kms from Denman with frontage to the Hunter River. The holding covers 32.06 hectares (79.2 acres) of alluvial river flats, with approximately 70 acres of fully established lucerne.

Established infrastructure includes a pivot irrigation system plus approximately 200 irrigation pipes, 50hp electric motor and pump on the Hunter River, 180 units/meg water license, two hay/machinery sheds (circa 18m x 15m and 15m x 28m), and dairy shed/workshop.

Also included are two homes (one four-bedroom, the other a one-bedroom cottage), both of which are air-conditioned.

This property is renowned for quality hay production.

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Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley: 320 Warrens Lane, Lansdowne

Stunning Lansdowne Valley

Offered on the open market for the first time, "Benhaven" is positioned in the stunning Lansdowne Valley and has been held by the one family since the 1850's. This high carrying capacity rural property for sale will suit those buyers looking to secure quality country along with a wonderful rural lifestyle while still being within an easy striking distance to towns and major centres.

Covering 135 acres, the property has a rated carrying capacity of 100 cows and calves given average annual rainfall. It boasts long frontage to Lansdowne River which offers easy access for livestock and excellent swimming holes. A current irrigation license on the river will carry over to a new owner.

A charming older-style homestead offers three large bedrooms, two air-conditioned living rooms, galley-style kitchen, dining area and screened in rear sunroom. Plus there's magnificent views of the Lansdowne escarpment from the home and all areas of the property.

Infrastructure includes a solid five-bay machinery shed and ex-dairy bails offer good cover and storage for farm equipment, hay, fertiliser etc. Stockyards, electronic cattle scales and holding pens are all in place and immediate use. There's easy access and egress to the property for the movement of livestock

Established pastures include kikuyu, clover and paspalum; plus there's established internal paddocks and laneways to make for easy movement of cattle across the acreage.

Originally a dairy property producing some of the valley's finest milk, this holding was moved to cattle production in the mid 1990's.

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