Historic Charleston (C1830) And The Mount	BRAIDWOOD NSW
Location Brochure Contact Agent Sale by Expressions of Interest: closing 27th March, 2008. INSPECTIONS By appointment only

TWO HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE FARMS, suited to breeding, and increasingly important grass fattening, of livestock… as well as a very attractive place to live, with extensive Shoalhaven River frontage, river flats and scenic hill country with magnificent outlooks .

A worthwhile rural investment and/or rural subdivision opportunity, situated in the ever popular Braidwood district.

To be offered ‘as a whole’ or in two lots.

location for lifestyle

SITUATED ABOUT 16KM SOUTH WEST OF HISTORIC BRAIDWOOD, a bustling country town; Charleston is close to commercial conveniences and services. It is within good proximity to Canberra (approx 50 minutes commute) and the South Coast (60km), and a comfortable 3 hour drive from Sydney.

CHARLESTON

706ac (285.7ha): an iconic Braidwood property with outstanding presence, agricultural strengths and lifestyle appeal.

THE MOUNT

1,180ac (477.5ha): quality rural acreage with excellent upside for cattle grazing and fattening, fodder production or future subdivision potential.

Two virtually adjoining properties, Charleston was purchased by the owner some 10 years ago, followed by the acquisition of The Mount (Mt Elrington).

Total acreage: 1,880acres (760.81ha)

Charleston - preseŋce & style

FOLLOW THE SCENIC DRIVE across the Shoalhaven River weir, through the avenue of elm and poplar trees flanking the road, with post and rail horse paddocks on either side, to the property’s headquarters and hub – the delightful Charleston homestead and gardens, stud and general outbuildings.

The Homestead

CHARLESTON HOMESTEAD DATES BACK TO THE 1830’S. Recent renovation and restoration has created an attractive 5br contemporary designed home. East facing with exceptional views over the gardens to the river flats beyond, the house is surrounded by mature trees, landscaped garden beds and manicured lawns running to the water’s edge of the large ornamental lake.

Stylish country living with old world charm, the house is generous (approx 320sqm) with spacious living areas - lounge with polished floor boards and cavernous fireplace, large country kitchen with pantry, dining room, billiard room, office and cosy bedrooms opening onto verandahs and the garden.

features & improvements

A balanced property with improved grazing country, it provides the opportunity for a mixture of enterprises, including a thoroughbred horse operation, a genetics/stud livestock centre, or just a commercial farm, with a wonderful homestead and attractive outlook.

Key features for Charleston:

• Extremely attractive 706ac (285.7ha) property.
• Rich alluvial river flats rising to gentle granite and basalt slopes and hill country.
• Fail-safe water supply – Shoalhaven River frontage, natural springs and creeks.
• Approx 850mm average annual rainfall. 40ha irrigation licence.
• Various functional farm buildings and yards including large machinery shed, with hayshed annexe, comprehensive stud cattle or horse complex - timber barn, 8 Porta-stalls, serving barn/vet shed, undercover sand roll, round yard, series of day yards, and floodlit foaling unit.
• Historically, home of the Charleston Stud, and successful thoroughbred sire, Zephyr Zip.
• Two storey 5br brick manager’s residence, and two bedroom staff flat.
• Two titles - subdivision potential.

The Mount - abundaŋt grazing & water

Balanced rural holding with 300 acres fertile alluvial river flat and sheltered, granite hill country with excellent grazing. Home sites with outstanding valley views. Secure water.

Key features for The Mount:

• 1,180 acres (477.5ha) – almost adjoining Charleston (approx 200m apart).
• Magnificent 2.5km frontage to the Shoalhaven River.
• Expansive river flats rise to attractive easterly aspect granite hill country.
• Excellent shade and shelter timber.
• Ideal home sites with commanding views to the north and east across river flats and valley.
• Estimated to carry approx 300 breeding cows – or 200 cows on the hill country, with opportunity fattening on the flats.
• Undercover cattle yards with RPM Cattleman’s crush.
• Potential for further subdivision.

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