‘Mindaribba’ is an unsurpassed rural and lifestyle property with deep water frontage to the great Paterson River that is the lifeblood of this homestead on approximately 100 acres (40Ha) in the Lower Hunter Valley, giving it a resilient heart in times of drought.  Presently carrying 60 head of cattle plus calves.  It is close to historic Paterson, Morpeth and Maitland (all around 10-15 minutes) as well as being a short drive to world renowned vineyards and the magnificent waterways of the Nelson Bay peninsula.

Constructed of solid brick around 1885 and built for William Wade of Dungog, it was the second homestead on the Bellevue Estate; Bellevue was originally granted as 1070 acres to William Evans by Crown Grant dated 13 January 1842. From around 1885 to today, ‘Mindaribba’ has been transferred about 7 times.

The recently refurbished residence is oriented to the North  with 3 double sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, formal and informal dining and living areas including an enormous wing to the south-west with large picture windows framing magnificent views over the property.  This room adjoins an extensive entertaining area overlooking the newly installed 12m x 4m swimming pool.

Other features of the home include return bull-nosed return verandahs, re-done tuck-pointed brickwork, high (11ft) ornate ceilings, cedar joinery, kauri pine flooring, fireplaces, air conditioning and combustion fire as well as freshly painted interior and exterior.

The land is gently undulating rich soil country, river/creek flats, pasture improved annually for the past 12 years and presently sewn to kikuyu, rye and oats.  The property is fully irrigated using a Grundfos SP125-26kw submersible stainless steel pump as well as a K-Line pod system, providing almost 100% coverage.  Due to the high rainfall experienced recently the current owners have not had to irrigate for the past 14 months with winter feed in the paddocks tall and lush even without the use of chicken litter, the favoured tonic during the growing season.

External features of the property include numerous outbuildings including new 4 bay steel sheds (12m x 9m) with power connected, re-wired stable complex (10 stables + tack room), hay/machinery shed, 4 car accommodation,  self-contained dairy offering comfortable quarters for guests or staff.  There is also a vet crush/scales, 70 head capacity stock yards, loading race, ample freshwater supply for domestic use (100,000 litres capacity) plus all weather access road (recently tarred), magnificent park-like grounds and total privacy.

Located at 532 Tocal Road, Mindaribba, services to the property include electricity, telephone, broadband connection, reticulated septic system, bus and rail transport, council garbage collection including recycle bin and daily mail delivery.

It is 1½ hours from Sydney’s Northern suburbs and 30 minutes from Newcastle. The city of Maitland boasts major shopping facilities, private and regional hospital, various primary, high and private schools.

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