387 Gaol Creek Road

Moonbi NSW 2353

40 ha.

Acreage Semi-Rural

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

'WILLARRA' 40ha Timeless Beauty - Gardens, Grandeur, Equine & Rural Charm

A Country Estate of Timeless Beauty – 98 Acres of Gardens, Grandeur, Equine & Rural Charm Magnificent Gardens | Breathtaking Valley Views | Equine Facilities | Farming Pursuit | An Idyllic Rural Lifestyle There are properties you visit, and then there are properties that stay with you long after you've left. 'WILLARRA' at 387 Gaol Creek Road, Moonbi is one of those very special places. Nestled within a picturesque valley in the beautiful Moonbi countryside, just outside Tamworth, this remarkable 40-hectare property offers an extraordinary combination of natural beauty, peaceful country living, established gardens and thoughtfully developed rural infrastructure. From the moment you turn into the driveway, there is a wonderful sense that you are arriving somewhere special. A magnificent avenue of established Autumn Blaze maple trees welcomes you, creating a beautiful country entrance that changes with the seasons. Beyond the driveway, the landscape opens to reveal immaculate lawns, enchanting cottage gardens, rolling countryside and breathtaking views across the valley to the surrounding mountains. It is a setting of exceptional beauty — peaceful, private and wonderfully picturesque. Positioned along a quiet no-through road, with the residence enjoying an elevated outlook over the surrounding countryside, this is a property where you can truly appreciate the tranquillity and beauty of rural life. A Much-Loved Country Home At the heart of the property sits a beautifully maintained and welcoming four-bedroom, two-bathroom country home. Comfortable, inviting and presented in excellent condition, the residence has all the warmth and character of a home that has been genuinely loved and cared for over many years. There is nothing pretentious about this home. Instead, it offers something increasingly difficult to find — an authentic sense of home, where every room feels comfortable, every window draws your attention to the countryside, and the peaceful surroundings become part of everyday living. The well-appointed open-plan kitchen combines practicality with comfort, featuring a breakfast bar, gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher. The adjoining dining area flows effortlessly through to the welcoming lounge, with both spaces opening directly onto the expansive wraparound verandah. This seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living creates the perfect setting for family barbecues, entertaining friends or simply relaxing with your morning coffee while taking in the breathtaking views across the picturesque valley and surrounding ranges. Large windows welcome natural light and capture beautiful garden and rural outlooks, while gas heating, ceiling fans and split-system air conditioning provide year-round comfort. The master bedroom enjoys lovely views and features a walk-through wardrobe with shelves and hanging space, and a private ensuite. Two other bedrooms have have built in wardrobes and are well proportioned, with the fourth bedroom currently utilised as a home office. A family bathroom, separate toilet, tiled laundry and excellent hallway storage complete this thoughtfully arranged and beautifully maintained home. Gardens That Are Nothing Short of Magnificent If there is one feature that truly sets this property apart, it is the extraordinary care, thought and attention that has gone into creating its magnificent gardens and established landscape. These are not simply gardens planted around a country home. They are a beautifully developed landscape, carefully nurtured over time to create colour, shade, privacy and seasonal interest. The driveway is lined with stunning Autumn Blaze maples, while October Glory maples grace the front boundary, promising spectacular autumn colour. Throughout the grounds, an impressive collection of established ornamental and shade trees includes golden elms, graceful willows, a golden ash, purple smoke bushes and an Irish strawberry tree, complemented by delightful cottage-style gardens surrounding the residence. Beautifully maintained lawns, established garden beds and thoughtfully positioned plantings create a series of inviting outdoor spaces, each with its own character and outlook. Imagine the colours of autumn, the freshness of spring, long summer evenings beneath the trees and crisp winter mornings overlooking the valley. An outdoor fire area provides a wonderful place to gather beneath the stars, surrounded by the peace and stillness of the countryside. What makes these gardens even more impressive is the extensive irrigation infrastructure supporting them. Subsurface drippers service the driveway trees, entrance gardens and selected garden beds around the home, while pop-up sprinklers maintain the lawns. The result is an established country garden of remarkable beauty, with much of the hard work already done. An Outstanding Opportunity for Horse Lovers For those with a passion for horses, 387 Gaol Creek Road presents an exciting opportunity. The property has been thoughtfully developed with a range of equine facilities, fenced paddocks, laneway access and a practical watering system, providing an excellent foundation for a private horse property. A level area has also been prepared with a future horse arena in mind, offering further potential for those wishing to develop their equestrian pursuits. Existing facilities include: • A stable measuring approximately 3.6m × 3.6m. • A horse shelter measuring approximately 3.6m × 3.6m, positioned within a substantial steel yard. • Two additional horse day yards. • A concrete horse wash bay with tie-up rail and overhead gravity-fed water. • Two smaller horse paddocks with plain-wire fencing. • Practical laneway access between paddocks. • Water troughs servicing the front paddocks and horse yards. • Extensive shedding and storage facilities for hay, equipment and machinery. • Cattle Yards and loading ramp Whether your interests are recreational riding, keeping your horses at home or further developing a private equestrian property, the existing infrastructure provides a wonderful starting point. And with the magnificent surrounding countryside as your backdrop, it is difficult to imagine a more beautiful place to enjoy your horses. Approximately 98 Acres of Diverse Country One of the most interesting aspects of this property is the diversity of the land itself. Of the 98 acres, around 50 acres comprise of fully arable country, offering fenced paddocks with troughs, and opportunities for horses, an arena and other rural pursuits such as grazing cattle or sheep etc. Then there is approximately 40 acres of rugged, rocky granite country, with striking natural boulders and elevated terrain that add another dimension to the landscape, together with approximately 10 acres of additional country. This combination creates a property with wonderful variety — from productive open paddocks and established gardens to dramatic natural granite formations and scenic countryside. For those seeking a rural lifestyle rather than an intensive farming operation, the property offers the space, privacy and versatility of a substantial acreage holding. Water Infrastructure Designed for Country Living A significant feature of the property is its established water storage and distribution infrastructure. The property benefits from both rainwater storage and a bore-fed water system, with water pumped to elevated storage and gravity-fed throughout the property. A 2.2kW bore motor was installed in 2020, and the bore is fitted with a timer for controlled operation. Water infrastructure includes: • Two rainwater tanks connected to the residence, with stated capacities of approximately 3,300 and 5,000 gallons. • Two additional 5,000-gallon tanks connected to the bore system. • Bore water pumped to elevated storage for gravity-fed distribution. • Six water troughs servicing paddocks and horse yards. • Subsurface drip irrigation to established driveway trees and selected gardens. • Pop-up lawn irrigation. This thoughtfully arranged system supports the property's gardens, paddocks and equine facilities and is a valuable feature of the overall rural infrastructure. Impressive Shedding, Storage & Rural Improvements Beyond the home and gardens, the property offers an excellent range of practical improvements. A substantial hay shed, constructed from traditional cypress pine logs and corrugated iron, measures approximately 15m × 13m, with a height of around four metres. Additional improvements include a three-bay garage with 2 roller doors and workshop measuring approximately 10.7m × 6.8m, a caravan bay, garden shed and further storage within the former chook shed. Both the hay shed and workshop are equipped with power outlets, including 15-amp connections, while the workshop also benefits from fluorescent lighting. For those wishing to keep cattle or other livestock, the property also features cattle yards, a crush and loading ramp, complemented by established fencing and paddock infrastructure. A ground-mounted 4kW grid-connected solar system and NBN connectivity add further everyday practicality. A Lifestyle That Is Becoming Increasingly Hard to Find While the property will undoubtedly appeal to horse enthusiasts, its possibilities extend well beyond equestrian pursuits. For a farming couple looking to downsize from a larger holding, this could be the perfect next chapter — retaining the space, independence and connection to the land they love, without the demands of a much larger farming operation. For a family dreaming of raising children in the countryside, it offers room to explore, enjoy animals, experience nature and create lifelong memories. And for those simply seeking a peaceful country retreat, the beautiful gardens, breathtaking views and quiet rural setting offer a wonderful escape from the demands of everyday life. There is a certain magic to this property that is difficult to capture in words. Perhaps it is the beautiful tree-lined driveway, the way the sunlight falls across the gardens, the changing colours of the seasons or the extraordinary outlook across the valley. Or perhaps it is simply the feeling you experience when you arrive — that wonderful sense of peace, space and belonging. An inspection of 'WILLARRA' is essential to fully appreciate everything this exceptional Moonbi property has to offer. Contact Helen Hystek to arrange your viewing 0459 207 128