THE perfect mix of work and play awaits the new owners of “Strathdon”, a 225 hectare property at The Gap, near Coolamon.
With a dam for swimming, a home paddock for riding motorbikes, a tennis court and a hill for hiking, the potential for activities are endless.
On the farming front, cropping and livestock opportunities are available in a season the owners describe as “excellent”.
Andrew and Rebecca Peel and family bought the property in 2010 and are selling to pursue a new project.
“We hope the next owner enjoys the property as much as we have,” Mrs Peel said.
“Strathdon” comprises 170ha of undulating arable farming country and 51ha of rolling grazing hill country. It has predominantly red loam soils.
During the Peel’s ownership the farming country has been leased out to allow them to run a small cattle herd while maintaining their off-farm businesses. The country is leased until the February 28, 2017, meaning any lease payments after settlement will be transferred to the new owner.
In the past “Strathdon” has been used as a prime lamb enterprise.
Timber on the property comprises of kurrajong, cypress pine, box and gumtree timber.
The property’s proximity to town (just 10 kilometres from Coolamon) means town water supply is available. Town water is currently supplying homestead and stock troughs. There is also a registered bore (unequipped) and six dams.
Working improvements include a three stand shearing shed and steel yards, large four door lockup garage and large four door lockup machinery shed.
Mrs Peel said the property was ideal for entertaining.
“You couldn’t ask for a better setting to spend time with friends and family. We’ve held a number of bonfires, tennis and cricket afternoons here,” she said.
She said “Strandon” boasted “the best view of the Riverina’s sunsets”.
From a hill nearby the house you can see The Rock as well as neighbouring communities Ganmain, Coolamon, Wagga and Marrar. The hill sits on 16ha and is owned by the crown and can rented for an annual fee.
The property features a six-bedroom homestead which was originally built in 1908 and underwent extensive renovations in 2009.
There is an established low maintenance garden and extensive lawn area.
The property will be auctioned on September 3 at 1pm by Delta Livestock and Property.
The selling agent is Tim Corcoran.