Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley Record Seven Years of Price Growth

Strong Price Growth For Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley

The median price per hectare of rural land in Central New South Wales – incorporating the key Hunter Valley townships of Lake Macquarie, Dungog, Maitland, Cessnock, Gloucester, Kurri Kurri, Mussellbrook, Scone and Singleton – fell by 0.5 per cent to $5,893 in 2021, ending seven consecutive years of growth for the region after 2020 saw a 25.5 per cent increase, according to the latest Rural Bank Farmland Values Report.

Despite the overall decline, each of the four sub-regions of Central NSW saw an increase in their median price per hectare. The small decline can be attributed to a greater proportion of properties traded in the Central West sub-region larger than 400 hectares in size. These transactions had a relatively lower median price of $2,581/ha and accounted for 20 per cent of the region’s transactions in 2021, up from 16 per cent in 2020.

The five-year cummulative average growth rate (CAGR) for the region sits at a strong 11.2 per cent.

All municipalities across Central NSW saw an increase to the median price per hectare, with the exception of Bathurst and Singleton. Standouts over the five-year period include Cessnock (+12.7 per cent), Dungong (+9.4 per cent), Muswellbrook (+11.1 per cent), Singleton (+11.1 per cent), and Upper Hunter (10.5 per cent).

These numbers are supported by Corelogic data showing the Hunter region was one of the nation’s best performers in 2021, led by a 32.5 per cent annual rise for dwelling prices in the Hunter Valley. Western Lake Macquarie (32 per cent) was not far behind, while Eastern Lake Macquarie (31.2 per cent) and Newcastle (28 per cent) also recorded strong results, it notes.

Above: Rural property for sale Hunter Valley prices have increased for seven consecutive years, the latest data shows

Sustained price growth in the region is attributed to a combination of more favourable seasonal conditions following severe drought in 2019; and, more recently, the sharp rise in migration to regional areas in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rural Bank points out that a return to favourable seasonal conditions led to a higher volume of transactions in 2021, which was met with strong demand as buyers moved quickly to secure land after a lack of buying options in 2019 and 2020.

The volume of transactions jumped 30.4 per cent in 2021 with 1,365 properties sold. This followed on from the 35.3 per cent increase seen in 2020. The Central West and East Hunter both saw large growth from 2020 with 45.2 and 33.2 per cent increases in transactions respectively.

Across the Central NSW region, there was a noticeable increase in the size of properties traded as the median parcel size grew 30.4 per cent to 129 hectares. The number of transactions larger than 400 hectares in size grew 72.4 per cent compared to 2020.

Smaller parcels, however, make up the bulk of transactions, with parcels 30-200 hectares in size accounting for 60 per cent of all transactions.

Above: Rural property for sale Hunter Valley price growth is attributed in part to sharp rise in regional migration in response to Covid-19

CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless puts the ongoing strength of the Hunter market down to the migration tailwind behind a lot of regional markets in NSW.

Amid a backdrop of decelerating price growth nationwide in December, including a 1.7 per cent rise in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region, house prices in the rest of the Hunter jumped 2.9 per cent in the period, according to his firm’s data.

“We’re still seeing people looking towards areas that are commutable back to Sydney and offer some sort of a lifestyle advantage,” he was reported as saying.

With this in mind, farmbuy.com has curated our favourite rural properties for sale Hunter Valley. Check them out below – or click on the following link to check out more than 360 rural properties for sale Hunter Valley NSW.

Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley: 188 Bimbadeen Road, Stanhope

Situated on approximately 43.58 hectares (107 acres) high up on top of the Stanhope Mountains with the most spectacular views imaginable, ‘Korepun’ is a masterpiece, designed and constructed by renowned master builder Stibbard Homes.

Offered for the first time since its completion in 2005, this amazing rural property for sale Hunter Valley NSW is the quintessential Australian bushland retreat for those looking for luxury in a private and tranquil setting.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley is situated on approximately 43.58 hectares high up on top of the Stanhope Mountains

Built and lovingly cared for by the current owners, the home has been designed to capitalise on the incredible elevated views and modern-day living. Stone walls and an electronic gate greet you at the entrance to the property and the tree-lined driveway is sealed to the house.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley is entered via an electronic gate leading down a sealed tree-lined driveway to the home

Entry to the home is via a beautiful entry hall with feature doors and a large, open-plan kitchen, dining and elegant living space with electronic blinds, an open fire for warm winter gatherings and ducted air-conditioning throughout. The home features timber floors and new LED lighting.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley features open-plan kitchen, dining and elegant living space with an open fire

At the opposite end of the home and with vistas from every window, each of the four bedrooms are accessed via the wide central hallway and all feature ensuites and walk-through wardrobes plus zoned ducted air-conditioning.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley offers ducted air-conditioning throughout, timber floors and new LED lighting

French doors in each room open out to the deep verandas and outdoor entertaining area. The home also features mains power plus 16 solar panels and two hot water solar panels.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley boasts French doors in each room opening out to verandas and outdoor entertaining areas

A short stroll from the home is a studio retreat with a huge glass window overlooking the valley below. Currently configured as an office, the space could also be utilised as guest accommodation. With its own wood burner, air-conditioning, sauna, bathroom, refrigerator and outdoor spa overlooking rugged mountains, this is the perfect get away.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley also includes a studio retreat with a huge glass window overlooking the valley below

The manicured lawns and gardens feature a mix of natives and succulents, sculpture and beautiful feature rock walls. A grand drive through parking portico offers shelter for vehicles at the front door plus an electric vehicle charging station.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley boasts manicured lawns and gardens, sculptures and beautiful feature rock walls

Predominantly bushland, the acreage provides a sealed road from the entry to the tail end of the property and a cleared section located approximately half way toward the back boundary. Natural creeks flow through the bushland oasis with a dam, cabana and waterfall located just a short stroll from the homestead.

A remarkable property for anyone looking for a private, luxurious escape under two hours from Sydney and just 20 minutes to the Hunter Valley vineyards.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Hunter Valley at 188 Bimbadeen Road, Stanhope.

Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley: 1811 Booral Road, Girvan

‘Twelve Ridges Estate’ is where life changes for the better. Surround yourself with beautiful rolling hills and views for miles. You can live a life of luxury in the sprawling country homestead that takes pride of place overlooking the farmland.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley features a sprawling country homestead that takes pride of place overlooking farmland

This is a home with style and luxury, designed to maximise family living and entertaining. Casual living flows seamlessly to the outdoor entertaining area incorporating a spa bath with room for many families to come together.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley offers casual living areas that flow to the outdoor entertaining area incorporating spa bath

A formal lounge and media room ensure everyone has their own space. Of course, the kitchen is always the heart of the home and this one is what dreams are made of, featuring expansive stone bench-tops with a large island bench, quality appliances and of course the butler’s pantry all flowing onto the casual living areas.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley incorporates a kitchen with expansive stone benchtops, quality appliances and butler’s pantry

The four-year-old home boasts four bedrooms including a master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. The other three bedrooms include built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley boasts four bedrooms including a master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite

Located 77km from Newcastle and 217km from Sydney, this is a rural property that you will simply unpack and enjoy with all the hard work done. With just under 80 hectares (200 acres) of gently undulating grazing country the kids will be off exploring the creeks or galloping across the countryside.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley offers just under 80 hectares of gently undulating cattle grazing country

The farm is divided into eight paddocks and the vendors are running cattle, sheep and pigs. The property includes national stockyard cattle yards with crush and loading race. Water is supplied via eight dams plus seasonal creeks and stored in three water tanks (including one x 10,000 litre , one x 22,000 litre and one x 135,000 litre).

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley is divided into eight paddocks currently running cattle, sheep and pigs

‘Twelve Ridges Estate’ also incorporated a seven-bay machinery shed and three-car garage. It is all here ready for you to take the reins and enjoy all that rural living has to offer.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Hunter Valley at 1811 Booral Road, Girvan.

Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley: 388 Milbrodale Road, Fordwich

With some of the oldest premium vines in the Hunter Valley dating back to 1923, this historic vineyard is undoubtedly a very special old-vine site. Located on the Broke/Fordwich wine trail, this picturesque gem of 40.5 hectares (100 acres) of land, boasts some of the Hunter Valley’s most sought-after fruit.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley boasts 40.5 hectares of land incorporating some of the Hunter Valley’s best vineyards

Traditionally, the vineyard has been supplying grapes to some of the region’s best-known labels, including McGuigan’s and Keith Tulloch Wines, the wines of which have won multiple trophies and awards. This year the 2017 McGuigan’s Personal Reserve Bainton Vineyard Shiraz took out the best red wine of the year in Winestate magazine. The 2016 aged Semillon from the 1923 block this year was awarded best Single Vineyard White Wine in Australia.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley supplies grapes to some of the region’s best-known labels, including McGuigan’s

With soils ranging from deep gravelly sand to alluvial, with a gentle fall to the north, the land is conducive to growing several Hunter varieties and whilst it is primarily Semillon and Shiraz, it also produces much sought-after Pinot Noir.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley features a renovated, charming three-bedroom, two-bathroom timber cottage

With stunning mountain views, the property is just 8km from the Broke Village Store and 20km from Hunter Valley Gardens in Pokolbin and features a north-facing, fully renovated, charming three-bedroom, two-bathroom timber 1918 WW1 Returned Soldiers cottage surrounded by vines, lawns and established gardens.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley is located just 8km from Broke Village Store and 20km from Hunter Valley Gardens in Pokolbin

The historic home boasts timber floors, windows and doors throughout, high ceilings, combustion fire, split system air-conditioning units and in-ground swimming pool.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley boasts timber floors, windows and doors throughout, high ceilings and combustion fire

A second fully renovated contemporary home comprises three bedroom, three bathrooms and wide north-facing veranda set amongst the vineyards; and a separate self-contained one-bedroom apartment with majestic mountain and vineyard views.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley features a second fully renovated home with three bedroom and three bathrooms

The property also included a machinery shed and harvester shed. Also available is the adjoining 50-acre property with a fully equipped 70 tonne winery, five-bedroom executive residence and a 15-acre mature Shiraz vineyard.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Hunter Valley at 388 Milbrodale Road, Fordwich.

Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley: 1127 St Albans Road, Lower Macdonald

Set in an elevated position that delivers expansive views, and backing onto national park, this magnificent home makes the most of its stunning leafy location.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley includes a magnificent home that makes the most of its stunning leafy location

The generous proportions and attention to detail in this property make it feel more like a luxurious retreat! Enjoy the surrounding nature and views all year round from the luxury of the oversized front deck or any room in the house.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley boasts views all year round from the luxury of the oversized front deck 

This beautiful low-maintenance home is situated on just over nine hectares (22 acres) divided between the natural bush hillside and 10 acres of flat arable land including your own private riverfront entertaining picnic/BBQ area.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley is situated on just over nine hectares divided between hilly natural bush and flat arable land

Full of indulgent luxe inclusions, the home boasts natural Oak flooring and 100 per cent wool carpet, double-glazed windows throughout, and custom kitchen including separate butler’s pantry and Italian marble island benchtop.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley features a custom kitchen including separate butler’s pantry and marble island benchtop

The home also features large outdoor entertaining zones, underfloor heating in all bathrooms, and imported Stuv Belgian slow burning wood heater. Outside is a 12m x 8m secure shed plus double garage with internal access.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley features large outdoor entertaining zones and underfloor heating in all bathrooms

This property offers the best of both worlds – it is tantalizing close to Sydney and all city life has to offer, but far enough away that you can enjoy a rural lifestyle if you choose.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Hunter Valley at 1127 St Albans Road, Lower Macdonald.

Rural Property For Sale Hunter Valley: 6256 Scone Road, Merriwa

Brindley Park is a unique country estate offering a remarkable blend of old 19th century heritage and modern 21st century accommodation. It holds a special place in the history of Australian agriculture and is now offered for sale with approximately 320 acres.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley is a remarkable blend of old 19th century heritage and modern 21st century accommodation

Brindley Park includes a magnificent Neo-Palladian inspired residence, colonial guest house, library, games/summer house, heritage stables, tennis court, pool, magnificent English-style gardens and frontage to the Merriwa River.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley boasts magnificent English-style gardens and frontage to the Merriwa River

Located in the Upper Hunter region of NSW, a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Pokolbin’s wine, food, and tourism icons, and approximately three hours from Sydney, this special rural property for sale features one of the most striking and opulent buildings you will see in the Australian landscape.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley features one of the most striking and opulent buildings you will see in the Australian landscape

The Neo-Palladian inspired residence includes Indian sandstone columns and façade, tessellated granite flooring, five-metre ceilings, slate roof, teak-panelled entry, and hand-carved marble fireplaces.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley includes a Neo-Palladian inspired residence, guest house, stables, tennis court and pool

A colonial sandstone guest house features original Australian red cedar wood panelling, doorways, and architraves. It has been completely restored offering a six-bedroom guest house with opulent bathrooms and ensuites.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley includes five-metre ceilings, slate roof, teak-panelled entry, and hand-carved marble fireplaces

A separate timber building with five-metre-wide screened verandas, pool, woodfire pizza oven, BBQ, games room with fireplace and full gas kitchen facilities and bathroom acts as a games/summer house.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley also boasts a restored six-bedroom guest house with opulent bathrooms and ensuites

Outside, there’s a magnificent timber slab building which is currently used as an office, storage and staff parking; and an extensively renovated historic woolshed which would make an excellent tourism venue.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley boasts a renovated historic woolshed which would make an excellent tourism venue

The estate's impressive gardens are centred around the basic design concepts of Capability Brown and other renowned English and continental European landscapers.

Above: This rural property for sale Hunter Valley offers rich, dark basalt soilssuitable for crops and improved pasture species

The soil type is rich, dark basalt and suitable for crops and improved pasture species. Mostly all arable with contours and laneway. Water is secured by access to the Merriwa River, bore, dams, troughs, tanks and large underground concrete tanks and filtration system (650mm rainfall).

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Hunter Valley at 6256 Scone Road, Merriwa.