Property Description
‘Gadara’: Where Smart Farming Meets Private Country Living
‘Gadara’ spans 105 acres of fertile country enriched by 500 metres of private Karuah River frontage- complete with crystal clear swimming holes, gentle rapids and your own private river beach. Set in the breathtaking Upper Monkerai Valley with sustainable agriculture at its heart.
Designed as a seamless blend of timeless heritage and modern convenience, this exceptional family orientated property features a renovated century old homestead and secondary guest accommodations. The current owners have carefully renovated in keeping with the historical importance of the homestead and constructed additional self-contained accommodation while investing in high tech surveillance/security and water management systems.
Whether you’re seeking a family retreat, a weekend haven or an effortless working farm, ‘Gadara’ offers an easy transition – available on a walk-in, walk-out basis (machinery separately purchased) with vendor technical support available to guide you every step of the way to make your rural dream a reality.
HOMESTEAD
- Renovated century-old country residence that blends historic charm with modern convenience
- Three bedrooms, a sleep-out and a home office equipped for high-speed internet, making it versatile for family living and administrative tasks
- Bedrooms open to screened wrap-around verandahs, with stunning views from the homestead.
- Enclosed screened, north-facing verandah overlooking the in-ground pool – This sun-drenched spot provides an informal meal area
- Country kitchen with Smeg appliances, butler’s pantry and rustic combustion woodfire
- Reverse-cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans throughout, and hardwood timber floors providing an insight to the timber cutting heritage of the area
- Convenient undercover driveway landing provides all weather arrival to your door
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
- Retreat with polished concrete floors, kitchen, bathroom, wood fire and bi-fold doors framing views across the valley
- Self-contained one-bedroom cabin with bathroom
WORKING FARM INFRASTRUCTURE
- Well-positioned, professionally designed steel cattle yards with vet crush and scales
- Enclosed machinery shed
- Hay shed measuring 30m x 10m x 8m (approx.)
- Original brick dairy, currently serving as farm storage
- High-tech recording cameras with remote access and control – stock monitoring and security surveillance in one
- 14kW solar system, three-phase power available, new smart meters, fully rewired property
LAND
- Approx. 16.5ha (41 acres) of fertile alluvial river flats – the productive heart of the property
- 12 paddocks with central laneway, built for easy rotational grazing
- Kikuyu and clover base, rye grass over sown through Autumn
- Approx. 23.5ha (58 acres) of clean undulating country with appropriate shade trees fenced into 9 paddocks of improved and native pastures
- Electric fencing to all paddocks, fully compartmentalised
- Regenerative, sustainable practices established: regular fertilising, mulching of paddocks and Autumn seeding under an ongoing pasture improvement and habitat maintenance program
- Vendor currently runs 25 cows and calves, with capacity to carry up to 50 breeders under current management practices and permitting seasonal conditions
WATER
- 500m of Karuah River frontage
- 86ML irrigation licence
- Irrigation points and K-line infrastructure in place
- Mains-power pump from the river fills 4 x 22,500L header tanks, gravity-feeding troughs throughout
- Fresh water access to every paddock, complemented by 7 dams
- Water storage and connected pump controller accessed remotely by app – peace of mind while you’re away
- High average annual rainfall of approximately 1,100mm
- Installation of water filter and water pressure system for the homestead and retreat
OPPORTUNITY
- Idyllic camping locations across the property
- Multiple opportunities for additional income, potentially through Airbnb or Agritourism
LOCATION
- Scenic 40 minute drive to Gloucester, gateway to Barrington Tops, with major conveniences available such as Woolworths, hospital, golf course, cafes and hotels
- Only 2 ½ -3 hrs to Sydney and 40 minutes to the M1 via The Bucketts Way
- School bus service picks up from the front gate
This wonderful family orientated property has it all, technology assisted agriculture, potential additional income streams, private retreat and much much more. A special rural holding in the Upper Monkerai Valley, ready for its next chapter.
