“"Drummoyne Homestead"”
Yass Yellow Box Country
Single Family Ownership for 102 Years
Quality just hits you from the moment you drive onto "Drummoyne Homestead". From the sealed driveway, to the majestic Yellow Box trees that are scattered over the gently undulating landscape that provides the best clue to the fertility & strength of the country.
It's no secret as to why the classic homesteads were built on the best country. Productive land produces solid profits and history speaks for itself at "Drummoyne Homestead".
Renowned finishing country, with cropping and fodder options, long considered one of the best blocks in the district.
Key Features:
- 303 ha - 749 ac
- 6km sealed road to Yass
- C1920 5 Bedroom Federation Homestead
- Quality fattening and cropping country
- Full range of farm improvements
- Significant subdivision potential
Location
Only 6km from Yass and 65 km from Canberra with sealed road frontage.
Country & Pastures
Noted as some of the strongest country in the Yass district. Gently undulating deep granite soils with scattered majestic Yellow Box trees. Improved phalaris, rye grass & sub clover pastures with long fertiliser history. Equally suitable for cropping, fodder conservation and Lucerne establishment.
Production
Highly improved country will support 4 DSE/ac PLUS in a normal season. (3,000 DSE) Currently producing quality 2nd cross sucker lambs. "Drummoyne Homestead" is a quality finishing property equally suited for sheep and cattle.
Water
Licenced bore with electric submersible pump, has been reliable since installation in 1952. the bore supplies garden water and troughs in holding paddocks around the yards. Further reticulation of bore water is possible. A network of dams also supply livestock water.
Working Improvements
- 4 stand shearing shed & yards
- Timber cattle yards
- 6 silos (250t)
- 2 Garages/workshop
Accomodation
A sealed driveway leads to the C1920 Federation double brick homestead that is in excellent condition. 5 bedrooms, formal dining & lounge room. Period kitchen and bathroom. Set in time featuring lead light bay windows, soft plaster walls, 11' ornate ceilings, cornice and hallway arch with quality joinery that is testament to craftsmanship of a bygone era.
The home is set in established gardens and outbuildings including butter room (dairy), storage room and meat house. Covered outdoor BBQ area and adjacent double garage.
In addition there is two shearers quarters cater for guests.
Development Potential
3.0km frontage to the sealed Coolalie Road allows for low cost development potential. With a reduction in minimum lot size to 40ha (with averaging), being currently considered by Yass Valley Council, the convenient location to Yass & Canberra provides significant incentive for subdivision.
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Land area: Land Area Acres: 749, Land Area Ha: 303
Location & services: Nearest Town: Yass, Bus Primary (Yes), Bus Secondary (Yes), Mail Service (Yes)
Tenure: Freehold: Freehold
Property Type: Grazing, Rural Land, Sheep & Cattle, Arable, Cereals, Mixed Farming, Lifestyle / Rural
House Details: Kitchen and Laundry
Property Features: Average rainfall (Average Rainfall/Climate: 650mm)
Chattels remaining: Blinds, Fixed floor coverings, Light fittings, TV aerial, Curtains
Outdoor living: BBQ
Water supply: Bore (Cap: 1)
Dams: Registered
Sheds: Grain Sheds: 6 silos (250t)
Annual Rainfall: 650mm
Soil Types: Granite
Services: with bus service with bus service, Mail service