190 Retreat Road, Balala NSW 2358

Located near Armidale, Northern Tablelands, this property boasts:
An individually designed solid masonry home,
Secluded manageable productive land,
Magnificent views in pristine granite country.

Call for a private inspection.



UNIQUE FEATURES:
● Quiet and secluded property with proximity to Armidale - regional centre and university town
● Beautiful aspect with uninterrupted views to distant ranges, undegraded native bushland, ‘peaceful as an island’
● Unique microclimate - mild winters, good rainfall (800mm annual average); property drought proof (abundant rain and irrigation water supply) and flood proof
● Property development sensitively incorporated into natural assets, leaving extensive areas of unspoiled bushland rich in native flora and fauna (offering scenic nature walks)
● Near-new home, studio complex, shedding and many other improvements; well thought-out arrangement of improvements and services
● Surrounded by large grazing properties, no small subdivisions permitted

HOUSE AND STUDIO COMPLEX:
● Very solid masonry and timber construction built to commercial standards
● Open plan kitchen, dining and living areas
● North facing passive solar, insulated ceilings and floors
● Brand-new solar hot water system
● Modern slow-combustion stove, additional gas stove
● Originally designed home with options to readily extend
● Landscaped surrounds with lawns and low-maintenance native gardens
● Detached studio building and storage complex with power and water, built-in benches and shelving/cupboarding; poultry shed/run

FARM IMPROVEMENTS:
● 5-bay machinery shed with lock-up workshop and 3-phase power
● All new fencing with 3 paddocks
● Brand-new cattle yards and loading ramp
● Drought proof property with abundant rain and irrigation water supply (5 dams, reliable bore, 33,000 gallon rainwater tanks), extensive irrigation system
● All-weather gravel driveway, with cattle grids, to house and outbuildings
● Organic, chemical free farming practices for over 15 years
● Improved native pastures currently carrying cattle (15 head); productive fruit trees (eg apples, stone fruit, citrus) and grapes

LOCATION:
● On sealed roads (school bus route), 35mins from Armidale via New England Highway
● Armidale is a leading regional centre in the 'Evocities' initiative with many national parks nearby.

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