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

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

Located north-west of Newcastle and south of Tamworth, NSW’s Upper Hunter Country is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts (including those who enjoy wine tasting at local vineyards.)

In the north of the region is the Upper Hunter Shire. The shire encompasses the towns of Scone, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Aberdeen, as well as many historic, charming villages and extraordinary national parks. The whole region has an active equine culture: Scone is renowned for its quality horse studs and Merriwa is the birthplace of the Pony Club.

Horses on parade at the Scone Horse Festival

Hunter Valley: An agricultural hub

Agricultural industries are the major employers in the Upper Hunter region. The Merriwa district in the west was originally known for its quality wool and fat lambs, but broad acre grain production and beef cattle have also grown in recent years.  

The agricultural industry doesn’t just include on-farm production; it is supplemented by farming contractors, agricultural supply businesses, transport, and local manufacturing.

The region has a temperate climate that is conducive to agriculture, with an annual rainfall of about 600-800 mm.  

Hunter Valley: Activities and festivities

The Upper Hunter Shire plays host to a number of cultural events and festivals that provide quality entertainment for the whole family.

The Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces, held on the June long weekend each year, celebrates the region’s rich agricultural history. The highlight is the iconic ‘running of the sheep’, complete with their red socks.

Merriwa's annual Festival of the Fleeces

The annual Scone Horse Festival is also not to be missed! The festival pays homage to all horse breeds, from Thoroughbreds to Australian Stock Horses and draught horses, along with the men and women who dedicate their lives to these animals. It features events such as a street parade, charity rodeo, sheep dog trials, and all manner of equestrian competitions, from polo to a 2-day racing carnival. The grand finale is a family picnic on Lake Glenbawn, complete with fireworks.

For those who are all about the finer things in life, a visit to Upper Hunter Country’s magnificent wineries is in order. The localities of Denman, Jerrys Plains and Merriwa all feature wonderful cellar doors where you can stop for a delicious meal and a glass (or more) of local wine. 

Hunter Valley: Adventure 

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to exploring the outdoors in this part of NSW.

Battery Rock, a collection of spectacular volcanic basalt rock formations estimated to be around 35 million years old, is only a short drive from Merriwa. This formation is both aesthetically and geologically fascinating, and it makes a great place for a picnic.

When you’re in Scone, you can’t pass up a visit to Lake Glenbawn, just 15 minutes away. The lake boasts pristine water and some of the best freshwater fishing in NSW, and is surrounded by picturesque green hills that are home to plenty of wildlife.

The beautiful Lake Glenbawn 

Hunter Valley: More information

Whether you’re a passionate equestrian, an avid outdoor adventurer, a knowledgeable farmer or a wine connoisseur, the Upper Hunter Shire has something for everyone, so come on up!

If you're considering a move to the Upper Hunter Shire, or just want to learn more about life in this part of rural NSW, you should check out the council’s website here.

You can also contact the Merriwa Visitor Information Centre by phone at 6521 7046 or by email at merriwavic@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

Be sure to have a look at some of our favourite acreage for sale Hunter Valley NSW below, too! 

Acreage For Sale Hunter Valley: 263 Roughit Lane, Singleton, NSW 

Stunning rural lifestyle acreage

Positioned less than 10 minutes drive to Singleton is this beautifully designed homestead "Tirrike Park" set on 28 hectares (70 acres) of high quality, flat to gently undulating grazing land.

This impressive residence offers high ceilings, decorative cornices, two living spaces, including lounge with open fireplace, formal dining area plus open plan kitchen, additional dining and family living space with combustion wood burner and separate bathroom. The home also offers ducted air throughout.

Located at the opposite end of the home are four large bedrooms, the main bedroom with ensuite. All bedrooms feature built in robes and are centrally located to the main bathroom and laundry.

Outdoor living areas are a feature of the home with deep verandas offering shade at the front of the home and a fantastic entertaining space at the rear overlooking the inground pool and surrounding established gardens.

The property offers sweeping, elevated views with generous amounts of privacy and space.

Well set up for horses, the external infrastructure features two stables with post and rail yards as well as various paddock options for farm animals and the establishment of an arena if required. You'll also enjoy collecting your own eggs from the chook shed, veggies from the veggie patch and fruit from the trees in the garden. There is also a fantastic bird aviary and cattle yards.

Shedding is a feature with a shed/garage adjacent to the house and accommodating four vehicles plus workshop. Further parking for horse floats and machinery can be found in the second shed located close by.

The property is subdivided into seven paddocks with twi dams and troughs throughout the paddocks.

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Acreage For Sale Hunter Valley: 1253 Booral Road, Girvan, NSW

Near coast country living

This property is situated on 40.08 hectares of pristine natural bush land with walking trails along the beautiful Boomerang Creek. Located just over an hour from the Newcastle CBD and just 15 minutes from Bulahdelah and the Pacific Highway, the property is fully fenced with two dams and creek frontage.

This rural property for sale features a double brick and steel framed home approximately 25 years old. There's nothing to spend on this well-presented home with a north aspect. The main bedroom has a new ensuite and walk-in robe set at one end of the home; while the two other bedrooms share the main bathroom.

There's also separate lounge, dining and family rooms; a large spacious kitchen with large windows looking out on to the low-maintenance gardens; a slow combustion fire and reverse cycle aircon; and verandahs that wrap around all four sides of the home.

Outside there's a five-bay lockable machinery shed (7m x 18m with awning 3m x 18m) and three house water tanks.

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Acreage For Sale Hunter Valley: 2291 Golden Highway, Denman, NSW

Productive hay property on Hunter River

"Buneewa" is a productive hay making property only 2km from Denman with frontage to the Hunter River and covering 32.06 hectares (79.2 acres) of alluvial river flats. It includes approximately 70 acres of fully established lucerne.

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

The rural property also features two homes (four-bedroom w/b, very neat throughout; plus one-bedroom w/b cottage). Both have air-conditioning.

This property is renowned for quality hay production. Inspection is a must.

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Acreage For Sale Hunter Valley: 2653 The Bucketts Way, Stroud, NSW

Alderley Creek Homestead

If you're in the market for a lifestyle change or simply a stunning weekender away from the city hustle, look no further. "Alderley Station and Homestead" was established in 1831, following Stroud being founded in 1826 and named after the Cotswold countryside in England, and was used as a breeding stud farm for the famed Australian-bred Waler Horse. It's even been said that the renowned bushranger, Captain Thunderbolt, was known to frequent Alderley for his horses.

This unique property, located on the edge of the picturesque and historical village Stroud, offers three separate dwellings and a vast range of possibilities with numerous DA approvals already acquired.

Sited on 4.89 hectares, with roughly 3.26 hectares cleared, you'll be in awe of the 720 metres of frontage to Alderley Creek and the abundance of birdlife in the adjoining gumtree forest. Although the property is not being sold as a business, it features two acres of well-established and maintained vines of Verdelho and Chambourcin grapes with the ability to produce 400 bottles from each grape annually.
The current owners successfully run the Alderley Creek General Store from the on-site cottage, where they sell their Alderley Creek wines, coffee, snacks and beautiful country homewares.

The beautifully restored Alderley Homestead offers stunning features that give the property that sought after country charm, including: pressed metal ceilings; 
hardwood timber flooring; three combustion fireplaces; rustic country-styled kitchen and bathrooms; clawfoot bath to main bathroom; main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe; second bedroom and additional home office or option of a third bedroom; spacious living and dining areas; and French-style doors leading to covered veranda.

Alderley Cottage is very versatile. As mentioned, it's currently used as a General Store but would also be suitable as separate accommodation. It features stylish high raked ceilings; refurbished kitchenette and bathroom; air conditioning; and covered entertaining area.

The additional guest quarters offer studio-style living with a large combined bedroom, living area and kitchen. A separate bathroom and outdoor patio to take in the stunning surrounds.

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Acreage For Sale Hunter Valley: Yarrawa, NSW

The ultimate rural escape!

“Hewitt Valley” offers a prestigious rural lifestyle, located in the spectacular Upper Hunter, in close proximity to the picturesque Golden Highway, presenting the ultimate in country living perfect for the permanent tree-changer or for the city-dweller seeking an idyllic setting to build an amazing weekend retreat.

Choose from 14 freehold blocks ranging from 40-50 acres, across the upper, mid, and lower valley; with most offering dams, and consisting of a good blend of timbered and pastured country, allowing for a variety of uses from recreation/lifestyle through to farming and income production.

Framed by majestic national parks, amongst the nation’s finest, and home to an abundance of wildlife and native flora and fauna; it is a nature-lover’s nirvana. Some of the blocks facilitate bush-walking and rock-climbing, as well as horse riding and motorbikes…now this is a sure-fire way to get the kids outdoors and away from those ‘smart devices’, less screen time, more sunshine!

Off-the-grid eco-friendly living minimising not only your utility bills but also your carbon footprint – this is a very ‘green’ lifestyle, very much in harmony with its environment. The size of the blocks ensures the privacy of all residents, as well as providing masses of room to custom design your country's lifestyle masterpiece and explore the opportunities your particular block provides.

A scenic 10-minute drive to the historic town of Denman with its colonial and Federation-style buildings, heritage walk, and monthly farmers market showcasing seasonal produce; you drive past rolling vineyards and cellar doors on the way, along with champion horse studs, and magnificent national parks. A truly sumptuous setting, within close proximity of a variety of world-class wineries.

The larger township of Muswellbrook is 39 kilometres away, Newcastle 148 kilometres, and Sydney is approximately a two-and-a-half-hour drive – you can access major amenities, beaches, and the bright lights of the city when needed or desired. All this rural splendour without compromise!

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