Gracious old Booyong farm house was purchased by the current owners in 1994.
It was love at first sight.
The full potential of the property has been realised over the following years as renovations and restoration of the weatherboard farmhouse and the old slab out-buildings, melded the old with new facilities, providing the much loved farm house of today.
There's a certain magic to this property.
Positioned high above the banks of the Allyn River,and nestled into an area of large farms in a very peaceful valley setting, having a very special ambience appreciated by all those that visit.
The Bunya Pine, stands tall, planted by the original owners to grow and lead their men home on horse back all those years ago.
With the atmosphere and adventure of arriving at an old Station property, but now with the easy care of 21 acres (8.6ha)of pasture, Booyong is a very welcoming country home.
On arrival at the garden,walk through the beautiful wisteria covered arbour, a cool welcome to the home. With loads of country character, high ceilings, polished timber floors,fire place, window seats in the bedrooms, original cedar and pine features,and with the new convenience of reverse cycle ducted air conditioning,all white elegant main bathroom ,and plantation shutters. The house was rewired and re plumbed, re stumped, re roofed , insulated and sympathetically extended years ago by the current owners.
The country kitchen is a cooks dream, designed to be in keeping with the old farmhouse and featuring Bosch dishwasher, gas cooktop and electric oven ,and walk in pantry. With room for a large table, many long lunches and dinners have been enjoyed.
Floor to ceiling windows in the kitchen and lounge overlook the shady verandas and gardens, and lead onto the outdoor entertainment terrace and pool.
A vine covered pergola provides the perfect garden dining setting, overlooking the pool and surrounding panoramic country views, and the lovely old gum tree is lit at night. Just sublime.
Extra Guest accommodation: adjacent to the main farmhouse that is only a few steps away, a charming little cabin provides a retreat for family and friends. Self contained with loft bedroom and open plan ground floor, kitchenette and bathroom. Stunning views over farms to the Barrington ranges in the distance.
The Farm: The paddocks are well fenced, heavily grassed,and easily managed and very well watered by 4 dams and one stock trough. Fertile river flats have been cultivated in the past and Lucerne has been grown, currently improved pasture.
Irrigation licence: 12 meg licence on the Allyn River. Electric pump on river pumps to garden taps and trough.
Water tanks: 4 x water tanks
Rainfall: high rainfall area, average 40 inches per annum.
Hayshed: huge old timber slab and galvanised iron construction has been refurbished.
Shedding: huge steel enclosed shed with high rise sliding doors to accommodate workshop, truck or horse float and 2 large open bays.
Power: 3 phase power connected,solar powered HWS.
Phone: Land line connected. excellent mobile phone coverage.
Stock: the owners have run breeders, also very suited to horses with level pasture paddocks.
Perfect for a permaculture garden, and many other rural uses. Idyllic farm to raise children, easily maintained as a retirement project or enjoy as a weekender.
Booyong is a pleasure to inspect. A lovely property providing a beautiful country home and enough pasture to provide privacy and enjoy country life. The Allyn River is a fabulous source of water (12 meg irrigation licence)and a brilliant life style environment,fish, swim, picnic, kayack and relax.
Located out of sight of any main roads, and just 6 minutes drive to the sleepy Vacy village, 10 minutes drive to East Gresford village and 10 minutes drive to the historic Paterson village. An easy 2 1/4 hours to Sydney and 1 hour to Newcastle,and the Hunter valley Pokolbin vineyards , restaurants and resorts are approximately 50 mins.
Inspection by prior appointment, call PAMELA MUNSON 0427 207542, THE RURAL SPECIALIST .
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