'Puddingto Sullivans Road Manildra NSW 2865

335 Ha or Approx. 827.8 Acres • 'Puddington' provides an enviable opportunity to acquire a productive breeding/grazing property in a truly secluded and tranquil ...

335 Ha or Approx. 827.8 Acres • 'Puddington' provides an enviable opportunity to acquire a productive breeding/grazing property in a truly secluded and tranquil setting – situated at the end of council maintained Sullivan's Road, Manildra – in the Central West Tablelands area of NSW. • Ideally located – 6 km from Manildra – 17 km from Molong – 53 km from progressive cities of Orange and Parkes – Four hours travel to Sydney by road – Three hours to Canberra – Direct air services from Orange to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne – from Parkes to Sydney. Excellent medical services and schools in Orange, Molong and Manildra – with bus services from property entrance. • 'Puddington' terrain flows from scenic Gumble Creek flats through a picturesque valley, rising to contoured grazing hills. • Approximate breakdown of country – 40 ha creek flats and intensive grazing/cropping – 45 ha sown pasture and/or available for cropping – 180 ha natural open grazing – 60 ha natural timbered grazing – 20 ha natural, pristine bush. • Originally timbered with yellow and white box plus a scattering of kurrajong trees – good shade trees remaining. • Pastures – native with percentage of improved pastures – predominately rye, clover, lucerne, digit and cocksfoot – hay and feed production includes lucerne, oats and barley in rotations. • Subdivided into 45 paddocks – stock proof fencing throughout – small area fenced for 1000 head capacity sheep feedlot. • Excellent water security is a feature of the property – permanent Gumble Creek – 16 dams – and a 3000 litre/hour bore servicing troughs throughout the property. • 'Puddington' is fully functional – with extensive infrastructure – large 12 m x 24 m machinery/hay/grain shed – additional shedding for multiple vehicles – two stand shearing shed – chemical shed – stable and horse yard – 1500 + sheep yards with drafting/drenching race – cattle yards (with loading ramp) – silos. • Annual rainfall approximately 700 – 750 ml – the Central Tablelands is regarded as one of the more reliable rainfall areas in NSW. • Owner estimates carrying capacity 1000 breeding ewes – with the ability to run increased numbers. • Cabonne Council rates - $2,740 p.a. • Potential for further subdivision STCA – offering magnificent home sites with panoramic views and water access. • The sizable, corrugated iron 'Puddington' homestead is set overlooking the tranquil flats of Gumble Creek – offering comfort and seclusion. • Containing five bedrooms – office – two bathrooms – functional kitchen – expansive open plan formal/informal living/dining areas – covered east facing timber veranda – large north facing patio – r/c air conditioning throughout – full insulation and a slow combustion stove – this spacious home radiates warmth and character. • Additional space is delivered by way of a separate art studio/bedroom and second office – with ceiling fan and cosy wood heater. • Separate again is a large laundry/gym area – affording ample storage. • A full size tennis court – with hitting wall and retractable fence – provides an excellent opportunity for quality down time with family and/or friends. • 5 kw solar panels. • Easy-care garden with established trees and watering system – plus vegetable garden. 'Puddington' – Is a favourably located, scenic and interesting breeding/grazing property with enormous potential to improve and increase current stocking rates. Perfectly positioned – the spacious homestead combines private, picturesque country living with space and tranquillity.