748 Turondale Road

Set across approximately 181 acres of undulating countryside, 'Hill View' at 748 Turondale Road presents a well-developed, off-grid rural holding ideally suited to holistic cattle grazing, lifestyle farming and biodiversity-focused ownership. The property has been thoughtfully established over many years with extensive water security, quality cattle infrastructure, multiple sheds and a unique American-barn style residence, all supported by reliable off-grid power and abundant rainwater. Recognised for its environmental credentials and developed for practical, low-input farming, this is a property that offers genuine self-sufficiency and long-term sustainability. Perfect grazing enterprise. *NO BUILDING ENTITLEMENT CURRENTLY Property features • Approximately 181 acres of undulating grazing country • Divided into 15 paddocks with holistic grazing practised • Carrying capacity of approximately 35 head of cattle • Generally good fencing with some newer boundary fencing and good gates Water security • 7 dams across the property, including 3 spring-fed dams that remained reliable through drought • 6 dams fenced to protect water quality • One dam offering potential for enlargement to suit its catchment • Major dam and 132-metre bore supplying a 110,000-litre elevated storage tank • Bore struck water at 124 metres and rose to within 14 metres of the surface • Solar-powered pumping system • 75mm HDPE underground mainline reticulating to concrete troughs in every paddock • Cattle and farm infrastructure • Quality steel cattle yards including circular main yard with forcing gate • Steel race and crush with full vet access and provision for portable scales • Adjustable steel loading ramp with good truck access • Spelling yard for holding cattle prior to loading • Yards comfortably handling 36 head • Two round-bale feeders near the main tank • Large supply of star pickets on site • Biodiversity and carbon planting • Approximately 17,000 trees planted in shelter belts by Greenfleet • Carbon rights held by Greenfleet with ongoing replacement of any failed trees • Covenant in place protecting the trees with approximately 90 years remaining • Property recognised by Greening Bathurst for biodiversity values Accommodation and off-grid living • No current council approval for a dwelling, however substantial shed accommodation in place • 200 square metre American barn-style shed downstairs • Approximately 100 square metres of open-plan living upstairs • New wood heater plus slow-combustion stove with wet back connected to solar hot water • Fully off-grid power system including 4.6kW solar array, AGM deep-cycle battery bank and 24-volt Yanmar diesel backup generator • Capable of running standard 240-volt appliances including fridge, freezer, water pump and small kitchen appliances • Composting toilet system • Two 23,000-litre rainwater tanks servicing the residence • Never fully depleted rainwater supply in 15 years of occupation Shedding, gardens and improvements • Colourbond shed in Cottage Green with cream trims • Three front roller doors and rear personal access with internal staircase • Concrete driveway to the boundary • 7 x 3 metre covered rear patio • Covered BBQ and entertaining area overlooking fish and yabbie stocked dam • 200 square metre hothouse with attached chook shed • Two additional 23,000-litre tanks servicing the hothouse • Bunded fuel and flammables storage building • Bush shed with concrete floor and additional water tank • Two fire hose reels for fire protection 'Hill View' offers a rare opportunity to secure a genuinely self-sufficient rural property, combining reliable water, functional cattle infrastructure, established off-grid living and long-term environmental stewardship. With extensive improvements already in place, recognised biodiversity values and a strong focus on independence from traditional utilities, this property will appeal to like-minded buyers seeking a sustainable lifestyle holding with productive capacity and outstanding water security. A unique and deeply established farm environment, ready for its next chapter. Disclaimer: The information provided in this advertisement is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own inspections and due diligence.