Fronting the Cudgegong River and only 10km North of Mudgee "Wilbetree" is a highly productive 370 hectare farm being offered for sale for the first time since the early 1820's. With approximately 300 acres of alluvial flats and a further 613 acres of rolling mostly arable grazing land "Wilbetree" is renowned for lucerne hay production, fat cattle and cropping.
An extensive network of underground irrigation mains fed by licenced wells and an annual ground water entitlement of 618 Megalitres would allow the property to be utilised for any number of alternative agricultural uses. Two centre pivot irrigators each covering an area of approximately 70 acres plus a travelling irrigator and quantity of irrigation pipes are included in the sale. Fenced into 8 stock paddocks plus a laneway system for ease of management "Wilbetree" has 8 dams and frontage to Pipeclay Creek in addition to access to the Cudgegong River. Working improvements are well maintained comprising 3 large haysheds, 2 main machinery sheds, workshop and 200 head capacity cattle yards. The main homestead enjoys an elevated position amidst 3 acres of beautifully established grounds and with buildings dating back to 1824 is one of Mudgee's most substantial and oldest homes. Maintained to an excellent standard and retaining all of it's original charm there are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a sitting room, sunroom, formal dining room, kitchen, laundry and office. Tasteful renovations and additions carried out in the 1980’s provide modern conveniences without taking anything away from the home's character.
Within the house yard there's a separate 3 bedroom cottage along with original servants quarters, a cellar, snooker room, workshop and garaging. A 3 bedroom concrete workman's cottage is also location on the property which is currently leased to long term tenants.
Arguably one of the finest properties ever offered for sale in the Mudgee district "Wilbetree" represents an opportunity not to be missed.
For further information or to arrange your inspection, contact Andrew Blackman on 0413 488 844.
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