Your Guide To The Best Rural Properties For Sale Grafton

Five Of The Best Rural Properties For Sale In Grafton NSW

The North Coast region of NSW – encompassing Ballina, Byron, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Lismore, Port Macquarie and The Tweed – saw farmland values lift in the first half of this year, more than recovering from a slump in the second half of 2022.

The Australian Farmland Values Mid-Year Update report found the median price of farmland in the region was up 15.9 per cent year-on-year – and +44.4% month-on-month – in the period.

Grafton offers an unrivalled landscape of rivers, beaches, rainforests and lush countryside. Credit: Destination NSW

Transaction volumes declined, although the North Coast had the smallest percentage drop (-5.6 per cent) in transactions seen across the regions.

The latest results are a sharp turnaround from 2022 when the North Coast was the only region in NSW to record a decline in median prices, falling 9.6 per cent to $9,800/ha following six consecutive years of growth. However, following growth of 20.1 per cent in 2021, the region’s median price was still the second highest on record and the 20-year CAGR remained healthy at 6.3 per cent.

What Makes Grafton An Ideal Location For Rural Living

It’s no surprise Grafton – the central township in the Clarence Valley in the Norther Rivers region of NSW – remains a property hotspot.

Just south of Byron Bay, the area offers an unrivalled landscape shaped by rivers, beaches, World Heritage-listed rainforest reserves and lush countryside, and is characterised by a unique combination of sleepy fishing villages and coastal and rural hamlets – all within a three-hour drive of Brisbane.

Grafton - the central township in the Clarence Valley remains a regional property hotspot. Credit: Destination NSW

The region encompasses the inland towns of Grafton, and McLean, the charming riverside village of Ulmarra, and the coastal enclaves of Iluka, Yamba and Wooli.

Boasting rich volcanic soils and a subtropical climate, the region supports a range of fruit and vegetable crops, including bananas, mangoes, macadamia nuts and sugar cane; as well as livestock including beef and dairy cattle and poultry.

Grafton boasts rich volcanic soils and a subtropical climate which supports a range of crops and livestock. Credit: Destination NSW

It’s also affordable. According to the 2023 Australian Farmland Values the median price of farmland in the Clarence Valley was $6,573/ha at the close of 2022 compared with $9,800/ha for the entire North Coast area.

Where To Find Best Rural Properties For Sale Grafton

If you’re looking to make a ‘tree change’ to one of the region’s rural communities, check out five of our favourite rural properties for sale Grafton NSW below.

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Rural Properties For Sale Grafton NSW: 135 Selection Lane, Grafton (EOI)

Unquestionably one of the area’s most distinguished land holdings, this special property for sale spans approximately 115 acres (46.5 hectares), capturing dramatic views over Grafton and the Clarence River from its commanding vantage point.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW spans 46.5 hectares capturing dramatic views over Grafton and the Clarence River

Perched on a hilltop at the end of a long driveway, the expansive four-bedroom homestead is a contemporary take on a classic colonial residence.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW boasts an expansive four-bedroom contemporary colonial residence

Framed by wide, shady verandas and manicured lawns, it sets the scene for entertaining on a grand scale with a series of formal and casual living spaces.

The homestead on this rural property for sale Grafton NSW features a series of formal and casual living spaces and gourmet kitchen

Take a dip in the pool or relax in the shaded alfresco area as you survey the backdrop. A gourmet island kitchen, wine cellar, polished timber floorboards, wood-burning combustion fires, double garage, oversized picture windows and bespoke joinery complete this perfectly crafted family environment.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW features oversized picture windows, bespoke joinery and four large bedrooms

Outside a large machinery shed accommodates all of your farm equipment and leisure toys while a garden shed houses everything a green thumb needs to maintain the beautiful grounds, dotted with shady seating areas where you can sit and pause a while.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW includes a shaded alfresco area and inground swimming pool overlooking the property

Fed by a substantial dam, an expanse of fertile, fenced grazing land is ideal for running livestock, creating revenue potential.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW offers an expanse of fertile, fenced grazing land ideal for running livestock

Unbeatably convenient to all that both the Mid-North Coast and Northern Rivers have to offer, this rare property lies approximately 15 minutes’ drive to the heart of thriving Grafton, within 20km of the local airport, around one-hour drive from Coffs Harbour, and less than three hours to the Gold Coast.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Grafton at 135 Selection Lane, Grafton.

Rural Properties For Sale Grafton NSW: 2788 Kangaroo Creek Road, Kangaroo Creek ($2.5 million)

This rural property for sale Grafton is a productive cattle property of 212.6 hectares (525 acres) located just 46km south of Grafton in the beautiful Towallum Creek Valley.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW is a productive cattle property of 212.6 hectares located 46km from Grafton

The property was previously a dairy farm, however, in more recent years it has run 120 head of breeders with a capacity of up to 150. Fenced into 13 paddocks, most of the property is cleared with steeper timbered country in the north giving way to a broad fertile valley floor with areas of creek flats and low ridges available for cropping leading to gently undulating low hills in the south.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW is mostly cleared with steeper timbered country giving way to a broad fertile valley floor

Water is a feature with double frontage to permanent Towallum Creek, 10 spring-fed dams, and a four-megalitre water licence along with abundant rainwater storage.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW boasts frontage to Towallum Creek, 10 spring-fed dams, and a four-megalitre water licence

Plentiful storage includes a large powered Colorbond machinery shed and workshop, along with a new five-bay Colorbond shed. There’s also a set of steel and timber stockyards with high and low loading ramps in good condition.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW includes a large machinery shed and workshop, along with a new five-bay Colorbond shed

The stunning homestead coupled with tasteful renovations implemented over the years is the key to securing your ideal rural lifestyle.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW includes a stunning timber homestead which has been tastefully renovated

The timber homestead features an expansive floor plan allowing for three generously-sized bedrooms with the impressive master suite comprising an office, large walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, plus access to the veranda through French doors overlooking the incredible landscape. The main bathroom is luxurious and sizable, complete with a large shower and additional spa bath.

The homestead on this rural property for sale Grafton NSW offers three generously-sized bedrooms, including master with ensuite

A large modern kitchen with open-plan dining complements the home with an original wood fuelled stove along with new gas cooking. Ducted air-conditioning provides year-round comfort; and a 6kW solar panel system helps combat rising electricity costs.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW includes a large modern kitchen with open-plan dining room with fireplace 

If you’re in the market for a rural property, holdings of this calibre are few and far between.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Grafton at 2788 Kangaroo Creek Road, Kangaroo Creek.

Rural Properties For Sale Grafton NSW: 288 Lawrence Road, Alumy Creek ($1.55 million)

If you’re looking for a breath of fresh country air in 2023, look no further than this rural property for sale Grafton offering you the rural dream without being stuck in the middle of nowhere!

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW comprises 26.9 hectares with an estimated carrying capacity of 30 breeders

Just five minutes’ drive from Grafton, this 66.5-acre (26.9-hectare) farm is fenced into six paddocks and has an estimated carrying capacity of 30 breeders or 40 bullocks. Infrastructure improvements include a 23m x 12m Colourbond shed with three-phase power, a second 12m x 9m shed, and cattle yards.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW offers plenty of room to entertain the entire family and friends in a country-style environment

What’s more, there rural property for sale offers plenty of room to entertain the entire family and friends in this country-style atmosphere.

The home on this rural property for sale Grafton NSW features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a renovated kitchen

The property features a four-bedroom, two-bathroom brick home with renovated kitchen and ducted air-conditioning and ceiling fans throughout. There’s also a one-bedroom studio apartment.

The home on this rural property for sale Grafton NSW boasts a Balinese hut and eight-person spa surrounded by gardens

Outside is a Balinese hut and eight-person spa surrounded by established and well-maintained gardens.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Grafton at 288 Lawrence Road, Alumy Creek.

Rural Properties For Sale Grafton NSW: 16 Mcgraths Lane, Grafton ($2.3 million)

‘Sunnybrook’ offers a unique opportunity to acquire prime Clarence River front country.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW offers a rare opportunity to acquire prime Clarence River front country

Featuring an excellent balance of alluvial soils and elevated flood-free country, the rural property for sale was previously a Silver Perch farm, which could be re-started, and is ideally suited for cattle breeding and fattening.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW was previously a Silver Perch farm and is ideally suited to cattle grazing

Water security is a feature of this rural property for sale with a 500-megalitre irrigation licence as well as substantial storage dams.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW features substantial storage dams and a 500-megalitre irrigation licence

Just 15 minutes from Grafton, 1.25 hours from Coffs Harbour, and 2.5 hours from the Gold Coast, the property is spread across four titles, offering subdivision potential (subject to council approval).

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW boasts a large processing shed with offices and staff facilities, and cattle yards

‘Sunnybrook’ also features a recently renovated residence, processing shed with offices and staff facilities, and cattle yards.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW includes a recently renovated residence on prime riverfront land

Re-start fish farming, or convert to beef cattle, intensive agricultural operation, or subdivision – the options are endless!

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW is located five minutes from Grafton, 1.25 hours from Coffs Harbour, and 2.5 hours from Gold Coast

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Grafton at 16 Mcgraths Lane, Grafton.

Rural Properties For Sale Grafton NSW: 66 Cambridge Park Lane, South Arm ($1.5 million)

Looking for the sanctity, silence and safety of country living away from the hustle of city life – just not too remote?

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW offers 26.7 hectares of undulating country suited to livestock or horses

This rural property for sale offers approximately 66 acres (26.7 hectares) of scenic undulating country ideally suited for horses, a few sheep, goats or cattle, some chooks, flavoursome fruit trees, and a garden overflowing with fresh crisp vegetables.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW boasts panoramic views, waterbirds on the lake, and the freedom to stretch out

Located just 12 minutes to historic Maclean and 20 minutes from Grafton, the corker rural block boasts panoramic views, waterbirds on the lake, freedom to stretch out without scratching the neighbour and as a bonus, some passive agricultural income.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW includes a brick four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with plenty of inside and outside living space

Additionally, the property comes with a brick four-bedroom, two-bathroom home featuring an open fireplace, air conditioning and fans, wide verandas, and plenty of inside and outside living space – complemented by a one-bedroom, one-bathroom granny flat.

This rural property for sale Grafton NSW boasts a 16-hectare macadamia plantation featuring 3,037 established trees

For the hobby farmer there’s a five-bay machinery shed and three-bay processing shed to house all the equipment needed to service your very own 40-acre (16-hectare) macadamia plantation featuring 3,037 established trees producing 20 tonne per annum of nuts in-shell.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Grafton at 66 Cambridge Park Lane, South Arm.