World-Class Rural Property For Sale Hunter Region NSW

Rare Combination Of Location, Fertile Soils, Ample Water and Quality Infrastructure

Located 12km south of Scone in the heart of Upper Hunter thoroughbred country, this rural property for sale offers approximately 120.5 hectares (298 acres) of prime rich alluvial flats with 1.85km of Hunter River frontage.

‘The Oaks’ comprises more than 90 hectares (227 acres) under cultivation with mains water supplying both centre pivot and spray irrigation; as well as 20 hectares of largely cleared grazing country fronting the river.

What’s more, four small paddocks (less than one hectare each) with a central, shared trough are located near the main house and are suitable for horses or other domestic livestock.

This rural property for sale Hunter Region NSW is located in the heart of Upper Hunter thoroughbred country

Surrounded by the Hunter’s world-class thoroughbred studs, the production focus at ‘The Oaks’ has been lucerne hay, yielding up to 900 bales per hectare per annum.

Underpinning its high productivity are consistent chocolate-black prairie soils with high agricultural potential. These alluvial soils have good structure, high fertility and water-holding capacity.

The alluvial flats running adjacent to the Hunter River have abundant pasture and could be utilised for grazing.

This rural property for sale Hunter Region NSW offers 120.5ha of prime rich alluvial flats with Hunter River frontage

Irrigation production is supported by exceptional Hunter River water entitlements, including a 501-megalitre general security water licence and a 229.54-megalitre supplementary licence.

The spray irrigation is supplied by underground mains and hydrants with moveable pipes and sprays.

Complementing the river water are three wells equipped with electric pumps, one of which is currently used for stock and domestic purposes; plus poly storage tanks that collect rain from the houses and sheds. Average annual rainfall is approximately 603mm.

This rural property for sale Hunter Region NSW boasts first-rate infrastructure, including fencing and shedding

‘The Oaks’ also boasts first-rate infrastructure. The property is fenced along Segenhoe Road as well as the eastern boundary from the road to the Hunter River. There is a partial boundary fence extending along the western boundary. The remainder of the property is unfenced to facilitate farming operations.

Abundant storage is available, including a large 34m x 39m steel-frame machinery/hay shed located 100m from the main house with five bays and a large skillion area plus three-phase power.

A second 19m x 10m machinery/storage shed is positioned adjacent to the garage near the main house and offers three bays, all with earth floors.

This rural property for sale Hunter Region NSW features a renovated four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with indoor pool

Set amongst established lawns and gardens, the main homestead has been extensively renovated since being built in the 1970s. The brick-veneer home comprises four bedrooms and two bathrooms and, uniquely, features an indoor pool with tile surrounds.

The home is supported by a 13kW solar system located on the roof of the garage and has solar hot water. Outside the lawns are watered by a new pop-up sprinkling system and support sheds including a double lock-up garage and three-bay machinery/storage shed.

‘The Oaks’ also includes a three-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage located in the north-eastern corner of the property, adjacent to Segenhoe Road. The cottage has brick external walls, is fully fenced and set in maintained lawns with a Colorbond shed and concrete driveway.

This rural property for sale Hunter Region NSW offers a rare combination of location, fertile soils, ample water and quality infrastructure

Located less than four kilometres from the village of Abderdeen, 12 kilometres from Scone, 15km from Muswellbrook and 141km south-east of Newcastle, the property represents a rare combination of location, fertile soils, gentle climate, flat topography, ample water entitlements and quality irrigation infrastructure.

Enhancing its attractiveness, ‘The Oaks’ boasts access to the crystal waters of the Hunter River for fishing/swimming, proximity to thriving townships, and easy travel distances to Newcastle and Sydney.

The property is for sale with an asking price of $5.712 million. Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Hunter Region NSW at 100 Segenhoe Road, Segenhoe.