99 Rugby Road 'Lilstan', Dalton NSW 2581

The Starr family came to the Dalton district in 1870 and established "Lilstan" in 1915. Over the generations the family developed an enviable reputation through their Eshcol Stud for breeding exceptional sheep that culminated in winning the covenanted Stonehaven Cup at the Sydney Sheep Show in 1936.
Continual family ownership presents you a truly unique opportunity to purchase a historic property balanced for modern country living.

The property is mainly eastern aspect with the 147.8ha - 365 acres rising from the permanent Oolong Ck flats to low hills.

"Lilstan" is a small farm, but is big on infrastructure with a superbly maintained round timber shearing shed of 3 stands with extensive shedding area. The adzed timber craftmanship stands as a reminder of past skills that have stood the test of time. Large sheep yards with covered drenching race provide excellent sheep facilities.

Additional infrastructure includes large machinery shed, hay shed, workshop, garages and meat house.

Water is is secured by multiple sources such as the permanent Oolong Creek, a 2,100 l/hour bore with electric submersible pump that supplies a 90,000L head tank that gravity feeds to stock troughs and the garden. Nine dams also supply stock water.

An adjacent 35 acre paddock of productive creek flats is leased from a neighbour on a "peppercorn lease". The lease will be assigned to the purchaser.

The property is conservatively rated at 1,000 DSE (incl lease). There is capacity to increase production with an investment in fertiliser and pasture improvement. Approximately 90% of the property is arable and suitable for direct drilled pasture sowing.

The "Lilstan" homestead comprises 3 double bedrooms, formal dining and lounge rooms, country kitchen featuring slow combustion and electric stove. This superbly maintained home features wonderful period features, such as high ornate ceilings, picture rails, open fire place, polished floorboards, lead light windows, formal entrance hall and mud room. This is combined with comfortable modern living with slow combustion wood heater, RC/AC and informal family room and light filled northern sun room that brings the cottage garden indoors.

The homestead is set is an extensive cottage garden of roses, garden beds and established trees. Around every corner is a new "garden room" with wisteria covered paths and pergolas.

Completing this wonderful home that is ideal for those who love to entertain is the in ground, self cleaning pool and pool house.

"Lilstan" is located adjacent to the village of Dalton that provides primary school, garage, post office and hotel. School bus provides access to secondary schools in either Yass or Goulburn. The property is an easy 215km freeway drive from the M5/M7 intersection at Sydney or a commutable 75km from Canberra.

Make sure to take the video tour to appreciate the opportunity on offer.