2010 Willow Tree Road, Merriwa NSW 2329

Location: A pristine Upper Hunter Valley location between Scone and Merriwa. Approximately 3.25 hours North West of Hornsby.

Homestead: A charming bluestone residence built with stone quarried from the property. Elegantly set in sweeping landscaped lawns and gardens, the homestead (circa 1936) exudes the charm of Australia's pastoral heritage, and has been tastefully renovated to retain its period features. Comprising 4 large bedrooms, open verandas, formal lounge, formal dining, tennis court, swimming pool, vegetable patch, orchard and much more, the Dales homestead is sure to impress the most discerning purchaser. If you are looking for a family home, or exclusive rural retreat then go no further.

Country: 2757 Ac./ 1116.07 Ha. suited to cattle / sheep breeding and fattening. Soft easy doing chocolate basalt country, that has been well maintained and improved. Featuring approximately 600 arable acres that are a balance of alluvial creek flats, and heavy basalt shelves. 100% of the internal fencing having been replaced.

Water: Frontage to Coulson's and Dales Creek supplying surface water to many of the paddocks. To compliment this there is a bore ( flow tested at 7000 gallons per hour) and a pump on the creek. The combination of pumped and natural water presents significant management benefits. 27 inches or 685 millimetres rainfall per annum.


Operating improvements: Steel cattleyards. Sheep yards and near new 6 stand woolshed (45 x 42 metre). 30 x 17 metre steel framed machinery shed with concrete floor and workshop, 2 cone bottom silos.

Cottage: A three bedroom cottage suited for staff or weekend accommodation.

Agent's remarks: A rural property of distinction. Held by the one family since 1838, Dales is a signature Upper Hunter Valley cattle property. A blue ribbon location is complimented by one of the districts best homesteads, and productive and well maintained country. Quality stands the test of time.