1228 Jerrybang Lane, Monteagle via, Young NSW 2594

"Bonnie Doone" is one of the historic homesteads in the district beautifully preserved bluestone, granite home, set in attractive established gardens with panoramic views across the rich and fertile countryside. The history of "Bonnie Doone" dates back to the 1900s, when the homestead was one of the outstanding early examples of the classic pastoral homesteads of southern NSW.

With its tree-lined driveway crossing Bulla Creek and rising to the high point the homestead commands magnificent 180-degree views. With wide bullnose verandahs and a principally easterly aspect, the front entrance opens to a spacious corridor leading to five bedrooms, formal entertaining rooms, farm office and wine cellar. The caterers kitchen is complete with two ovens, a breakfast bar, an abundance of cupboard space and polished timber floorboards. An extremely comfortable ducted air-conditioned family home with ornate 12ft ceilings, energy efficient 6kw solar system, slow combustion heaters, and substantial dining and living area.

The garden compliments the homestead with a variety of native gums, shrubs, fruit trees and tiered garden beds that provide colour and have been designed to be easily maintained. An in-ground 11m x 4.5m mineral pool and full-size tennis court are scattered amongst the trees with a water system providing bore water to the garden.

Location - "Bonnie Doone" 138.20ha/341 acres is ideally positioned 24kms north of the Young township, 2.5 hrs to Canberra and comfortable 4hrs to Sydney.

Topography - "Bonnie Doone" rises from Bulla Creek flats to picturesque gently undulating deep granite loam country with approximately 90% of the property arable.

Paddocks - The property is subdivided into 20 main paddocks with a laneway system allowing easy livestock management. There are tree lots on the north, south and western boundaries.

Water - The property has a 1km frontage to Bulla Creek which spans the entire eastern boundary.
A licensed bore pumps to a header tank that reticulates to 19 water troughs and there are 4 dams. 4 x 22 500 litre tanks and 1 x 110 000 litre tank catch water to service the homestead.

Fencing - The fencing is in good condition and consists of steel posts and hinge joints.

Cropping - 26ha Fest grazing canola, 47ha Beckham wheat and 7ha Illabo grazing wheat
- There have been lime inputs and soil tests for all cropping paddocks
- Purchaser has an instant income stream with all Crops given in

Livestock Production - Currently the main livestock enterprise is self-replacing merino operation.
The vendor has consistently produced bright white well nourished fine wool with excellent confirmation.

Farm Infrastructure
- 24m x 9.5m 3 bay garage with 9m x 9m secure workshop.
- 24m x 12m machinery shed
- 15m x 13m storage shed
- 9m x 6m hayshed
- 3 stand shearing shed
- Pratley steel sheep yards ( 600 head )
- 2 x 40 tonne silo's & 1 x 30 tonne silo
- Circa 1860 Shephard's stone cottage
- Double carport

Services
- School bus pick up to Young schools
- Mail 3 times per week
- Weekly livestock markets in Yass & Forbes

"Bonnie Doone" represents an exceptional opportunity to own a highly productive versatile farm, complimented by a great location and one of the district's remarkable homesteads.

"Bonnie Doone" is being offered for sale by Expression of Interest closing 27th September, 2024 at 2pm.
Vendors may accept an offer for the property prior to the conclusion of EOI process.
Inspections by appointment only.

Disclaimer: All information contained herein is obtained from property owners or third-party sources which we believe are reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however we cannot guarantee it. All interested person/s should rely on their own enquiries.