198 Connells Lane 'Dowan Hill', Yass NSW 2582

There has only ever been one family name on the title for "Dowan Hill". Who's next?

"Dowan Hill" was one of the first settled properties in the Yass District. Joseph Connell, decedent of the vendors first squatted on the land before taking up title in the 1840's, when the region was first surveyed. The property once sprawled across the Murrumbidgee River to The Mullion and east to the Dog Trap Road and north to within 10km of Yass.
"Dowan Hill" was identified by early settlers with a keen eye for quality, well-watered country in an enviable location in the mid 1800's. The location became even further enhanced with the declaration of Canberra as the new nation's capital. "Dowan Hill" is now located only 47km from Parliament House in the keenly sought after Yass - Canberra growth corridor. Yass Valley Council is noted as the fastest growing LGA west of the divide and has enjoyed a population growth of 29% since 2003*. This growth highlights future subdivision potential and underpins capital growth. If you are in agriculture, you are in real estate. "Dowan Hill" provides a commanding agricultural platform with the added advantage of future real estate returns.

"Dowan Hill" is a property of balance, rising from the Murrumbidgee to plateau cropping & grazing country. Approx. 485ha has been under crop.

A combination of regularly fertilised native & improved perennial grass & clover pastures, lucerne & fodder crops, sustain 12,000 DSE, + seasonal opportunity cattle trading & finishing.

Generations of clean wool production combined with lamb & cattle breeding & finishing. Annually repeat buyers line the rail for the turnoff of lambs and store sheep.

Securely watered with 2km Murrumbidgee River frontage, two creeks, two bores & numerous dams, set in a reliable 650mm rainfall zone. Currently the river only waters two paddocks which should provide intending purchasers comfort about the reliability of existing water sources. Utilisation of the stock & domestic license or purchase of a WAL presents significant opportunities.
Excellent working improvements include; 5 stand shearing shed & yards, steel cattle yards with curved race, vet crush & weigh box, machinery sheds, workshop, goat shed, silos & airstrip.

Fenced on land class, with 3.3km of extensive lane way system. Fencing is in good working condition.

C1908 homestead that was rebuilt on the existing double brick walls in 1945 following a fire. This comfortable home features all the classic period features such as 11' pressed metal ceilings, large double hung timber windows, open fire places and bay window. The verandahs on either side of the house are perfect for making the most of all seasons. The northern verandah is ideal for soaking up the winter sun and the southern verandah is a shady outdoor entertaining area in summer. Comprising 4 double bedrooms, formal lounge room, formal dining room, bathroom a with separate shower and bath plus a country kitchen that retains the original open fire place with slow combustion wood heater. Efficient storage systems are utilised in the pantry with external access via the laundry. The homestead is set in an established easy care garden featuring large shade trees, garden beds and sweeping lawns.

"Dowan Hill" is ideally located for production and lifestyle with school options in Yass & Canberra. Construction has commenced on the South East Livestock Exchange 21km away at Yass which will open mid 2016. "Dowan Hill is a convenient 255km mainly free way drive from the M5/M7 Sydney.

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*Source YVC web site