553 Boutchers Drive presents a fantastic opportunity to secure a high-quality, well-developed grazing property in the Murrumbateman /Yass River location.
Offering approximately 100ac or 39.24 Ha of flat to undulating granite grazing country in a reliable 32-inch rainfall area. The land provides improved pastures with super and lime being spread over the property in the last 5 years. There is currently a 1.8 ha paddock sown to oats and a 4.2 ha paddock sown to pasture.
Additionally, the property provides excellent comfort for those looking for a full-time home in a peaceful location and provides plenty of space for those able to work from home.
THE HOME & GARDEN
As you meander along the magnificent ornamental Manchurian pear & pine tree driveway, you will discover a fabulous two storey home which sits in an established, low maintenance garden with open lawn areas, stunning trees and a gorgeous outlook. Beautiful in spring and simply stunning in autumn.
- There are 3 good sized bedrooms - the master has a WIR, ensuite & block out curtains - the 2 other bedrooms have quality BIR's. All bedrooms have a ceiling fan, roller blinds and new carpet.
- There are 2 bathrooms upstairs including the ensuite, as well as a powder room which is perfect for guests.
- Delightful country style kitchen/dining with a walk-in-pantry, wood stove heater & ceiling fan. Why not sit and enjoy a morning coffee while you gaze out over the gorgeous scenic outlook, while enjoying the warmth of the wood heater inside or stroll onto the front verandah where you can soak up the sun.
- A large lounge room with raked ceilings, cosy open fireplace, split system, ceiling fans and large windows with an electric shutter and block out blinds, capture the afternoon sun and provide stunning views. This is perfect for entertaining and relaxing at the same time.
- A large rear covered deck has a heater & ceiling fan, it also is protected from the wind and overlooks the fishpond into the established back yard. Plenty of options to entertain with family and friends all year round.
- The laundry /mud room is ideally situated, especially when you come in after a long wet or dusty day in the paddocks.
- Downstairs the foyer leads to a large light filled, rumpus room with a split system, wood fire box and views down towards the creek. You will also find a separate bathroom, and two further rooms which could be used as home office/study, craft or games room, or even a small home gym. New carpet laid throughout. You couldn't ask for a better teenage/parents retreat, or have it set up for guest & family accommodation.
- The double lock up under house garage, has the added benefit of a meat/cool room and internal access to the house.
- Why not relax in the 6-person outdoor spa bath, accessible from the rear deck, while you overlook the roaring fire pit, or simply watch the sunset, or the stars.
- Massive water storage for the house with over 125,000 L of drinking water.
- Perimeter fencing with sprinklers surround the yard.
House age & dimensions are as follows,
- Built C. 1980's
- 159m of residential area on the top level
- 74m of residential area on the lower level
- 55m of lower-level garage area -
- 58m of covered rear and front Alfresco/verandah area
- Total area under floor 346m
FURTHER PROPERTY FEATURES INCLUDE:
- 5.5 m x 12 m x 3m high tool/workshop shed with power, work bench, concrete floor and pot belly stove. Attached to this building is a 2m x 2m add on fuel storage area and a large 5-bay carport.
- 6 x 9m x 3m high 3 bay hay shed in fenced compound. The compound also houses a 1 tonne gantry crane and pallett racking and provides plenty of room to house other implements and farm necessities.
- 9 x 12m x 3.4 m high open bay machinery shed with power and lighting. Perfect for tractors, caravans, horse floats or boats.
- Very workable 2 stand shearing shed with power, a 6 x 6m wool room attached to a 17m x 5.5m work area and holding pens accessible via a ramp from the yards. The pole frame design provides enclosed under shed storage for 200 sheep. Beside the shed are well-functioning sheep yards with loading ramp and lane way access to the paddocks. A 20,000l water tank is also attached to the shed.
- Steel Cattle yards with a loading ramp, vet crush, head baler & availability to stock water, make working the livestock easy and provides access to the paddocks via the laneway. These yards are set up to also be functional for sheep handling, with mesh installed on the lower rungs.
- The property has 12 main grazing paddocks which has good quality internal and boundary fencing. There is also a workable lane way system throughout the property, making stock movements a pleasure. Easily adaptable to horses or other stock.
- The current owners have previously had a year-round sheep flock of 120 ewes joined to merino rams, plus cattle trading when the seasons permit. Estimated stocking rate is 2 DSE.
- The property is securely watered via multiple sources + a combination of 90,000 L and 125,000 L water tank storage.
- Stock and garden water for the property is provided from 3 dams, and the permanent double sided Dicks creek frontage which runs along the northern boundary, A 90,000L tank feeds 4 troughs and multiple taps across the property. This tank captures overflow from the bigger house tank and water from the creek via an electric pump which feeds 4 troughs through a reticulated tank/ trough system. A further 2 x 25,000l tanks feed 2 other troughs.
- Ideally positioned - 15km from Murrumbateman
(only 4 km of dirt road)
- Zoned RU (I)
This property, "Que Sera" offers a rare opportunity for those looking for a low maintenance and productive small farm with excellent income potential in this tightly held area of Murrumbateman /Yass River.
