949 Tipperary Road

Nestled in the privacy of rolling green hills at Tipperary, you will find classic elegance at Saint Martin's, a fully re-imagined country homestead commanding superb views over approx. 59.6ha (147ac) of productive grazing land. Extensively re-built to the highest standards of design & workmanship, while respecting its farmhouse origins, the home showcases original features such as wide wrap-around verandahs and carefully considered upgrades throughout, promoting relaxed country living surrounded by beautiful cottage gardens, multiple alfresco areas and a grove of establishing fruit trees. Set back from the home, a large shed provides ample drive-through workshop & car parking space, plus a covered alfresco entertaining area. A well set-up home office, or 2 bedroom tiny-home with kitchen & bathroom, provides practical accommodation and guest overflow space. The land itself is equally impressive, comprising a working farm with predominantly cleared hills & gullies with shade trees, well designed paddocks with quality fencing, water security, significant pasture improvement, and a small pocket of ridge-top bushland. A former dairy provides adaptable space with multiple potential uses, including conversion to guest accommodation (STCA). The dairy is easily accessible via a separate gate from Tipperary Road, adjacent to stock yards and Firefly Creek. Principal features include:- The Farm • Conveniently located approx. 28kms from the A1 motorway at Nabiac, or approx. 28kms from the quaint country town of Gloucester. • Around 3:15 hours (288kms) from Wahroonga (Sydney), 169kms from Newcastle or 129kms from Port Macquarie. • Dual access via Tipperary Road or Titaatee Creek Road, which are both Council maintained. • Working farm with excellent pasture, infrastructure & water security. Pasture includes kikuyu, paspalum, rhodes grass & native grasses. • 147 acres approx. of rich grazing land with significant pasture improvement and a small pocket of bushland in the SE corner. • 3 dams (1 very large) with a reliable spring-fed stream flowing centrally through the farmland. • A centrally located 120,000 litre water tank (on the hill) gravity feeds to homestead gardens, paddock water troughs & stockyards supporting all external demands around the property. • Approx. 220m frontage to Firefly Creek at the front of the property. • Excellent fencing, with large new sections. • Fenced into 4 principal paddocks, plus homestead paddock and holding yards. • Easy access around the farm with current carrying capacity around 50 C+C. • The main improvements comprise the homestead, workshop/garage, office/tiny home, and the old dairy. The Homestead • Originally a 1920's farmhouse with wrap-around verandahs, the homestead has been completely re-built retaining generous proportions in every room. • Featuring a new high-quality kitchen with 5 seat breakfast bar and discreet butler's zone. • New bathroom with stand-alone bath. • Adjacent laundry with direct verandah access. • 3 living & entertaining areas including a formal long room with fireplace, library/office cabinetry, split-level dining room, and casual lounge. • Principal bedroom with en-suite and large walk-in robe. • 2 further bedrooms, both with built-in robes. Two of the 3 bedrooms have direct verandah access. • Beneath the elevated verandah lies a cellar. • Quality finishes throughout including polished timber floors, quality cabinetry & window treatments, feature lighting & skylights. • Modern conveniences include 2 split-system air-conditioners, automated blinds, ceilings fans, downlights and a slow combustion heater. Three large water tanks (15,000-litres in total), located in a discreet under deck position, service the home. • Surrounded by established cottage gardens, majestic African chestnut trees and an abundant young orchard. • A large alfresco area provides covered entertaining space adjacent to the the kitchen, with garden and rural views. The Workshop/Garage • Multiple-bay secure garage with automated roller doors and generous clear-span space for storage, parking & workshops uses. • Drive-through access to workshop and up to approx. 8 vehicle capacity. • A large covered area adjoins and provides alfresco entertainment space. • 3 large water tanks (approx. 66,000-litres in total). • Potential for solar power set-up. The Office/Tiny Home • Designed as a 2 bedroom residential tiny-home with living room, kitchen & bathroom, this modern addition is currently used as excellent private office space and guest overflow accommodation. • An entry verandah benefits from stunning views. The Old Dairy • The former dairy has a multitude of potential uses possible with minimal renovation, either for accommodation, or for enhancing farming practices. • Power & light available. • Steel yards adjacent with laneways, and separate main road access. Saint Martin's is a unique MidCoast estate, delivering an enviable rural enterprise and an enhanced lifestyle with thoughtful comfort & convenience, all set within an inspiring natural sanctuary. This rare balance of quality & productivity with potential for further income generation should not be missed. Inspections available strictly by private appointment - Contact John Booth, Elders R&R Property on 0417 230 236 or Denise Haynes Elders R&R Property 0414 725 482 Disclaimer: We have obtained all information herein from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.