Post by: tryagain on June 19, 2018, 10:04:45 PM
As I am not seriously looking, I am happy to post it up, it's a weird shaped and only 6.75 acres (a tenth of punters) but ideal in the fact that one side is State forest and the other is farmland, it's elevated, main part looks like the top of the hill so would have good views, nearest dwelling looks to be about 2km away no dwelling entitlement but apparently "Livestock, small hobby farm, caravan, shed under 100 m/2" is okay and the price, listed for $23,000. You could almost pay that mortgage with the occasional YouCamp booking.
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-ettrick-202079914 (https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-ettrick-202079914)
So it got me wondering, what positives and negatives others have had who have travelled down a similar path, is it worthwhile?
Also, if someone buys it, my finders fee would just be a few free visits ;D
Post by: tryagain on June 19, 2018, 10:43:34 PM
https://www.northernstar.com.au/news/dirt-cheap-council-to-auction-odd-blocks-of-land/3312509/ (https://www.northernstar.com.au/news/dirt-cheap-council-to-auction-odd-blocks-of-land/3312509/)
And here is another one for only 10K, but its just under 1 Acre and your neighbours are only 100m and 200m away, can't fault the view though and it looks like you a least get part of a pond
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-jacksons+flat-202079906 (https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-jacksons+flat-202079906)
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on June 19, 2018, 11:10:24 PM
So here is a little bit of background on the property and some others like it.
https://www.northernstar.com.au/news/dirt-cheap-council-to-auction-odd-blocks-of-land/3312509/ (https://www.northernstar.com.au/news/dirt-cheap-council-to-auction-odd-blocks-of-land/3312509/)
And here is another one for only 10K, but its just under 1 Acre and your neighbours are only 100m and 200m away, can't fault the view though and it looks like you a least get part of a pond
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-jacksons+flat-202079906 (https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-jacksons+flat-202079906)
Was that March 1st, just gone, or is this next year?
I take it the Council is trying to re-coup unpaid rates.
Post by: tryagain on June 20, 2018, 12:10:36 AM
Was that March 1st, just gone, or is this next year?
I take it the Council is trying to re-coup unpaid rates.
March just gone, I assume they were passed in. In the case of these blocks, I think these blocks were never in the system, sounds a little bit complicated but from the article
Quote
Kyogle Council acting general manager Marcus Schintler said the lots, slated for auction on March 1, had a strange history.
"On rare occasions private sales take place for a property and it's generally a small land area which has not been correctly transferred,” he said.
"Infrequent audits by NSW Land and Property occasionally identify these small parcels of land... they're pretty old - basically from decades ago.
"They notify us there is a small block of land we need to be charging rates on, the Valuer General gives us the value, we then go out and try to find the person that owns it.
"And in these 22 cases we cannot find who owns them.
"We still have the original name on the title as the person in ownership and in all cases, that person is deceased.”
Mr Schintler said what usually happened was a block of land was sold but both the seller and buyer failed to realise a piece didn't come across. So the original owner was left on the title.
Under the Local Government Act the council has the right to sell land on which no rates had been paid for five years.
Mr Schintler said the lots in question were rural, and did not have building permits. As such they would mainly be of interest to adjoining landowners.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 20, 2018, 05:31:14 AM
We're 11.78 acres, so plenty of space.
I'll be posting a thread in the trips section very shortly for the Xmas bash.
Post by: Bunyip on June 20, 2018, 11:26:52 AM
I love the thought of it but am too risk shy for my own good and did not go ahead with it.
Post by: Bird on June 20, 2018, 11:50:19 AM
Then speaking with people in some areas, councils don't like weekend people...
Things like if THEY decide your land needs mowing, they will send in a contractor @ $1000/acre... Thats if THEY decide.
One bloke off another forum let us use his property out there for a weekend trail bike riding, and he had an issue where he wanted to put up a cabin down teh back of his 5 acres. The council said you have to build a bridge over the river... River??? apparently it was on a map from the early 1900's. So he said he will build a log bridge.
Nope, not safe enough for fire trucks. They needed to send out a council engineer to do stuff, and it needed to be a PROPER bridge with armco sides..
I'm not sure if he pissed someone off on the council or thats how they were, but some of those blocks we looked at 8 odd years ago are still forsale.. Wonder why...
The only thing a mate said to me is it would be like going to the same camp spot for ever, nothing different and could get a little boring after a year or 2... same as an onsite van... but would be a great initial 12mths!
Edit.. I still get notifications from them Website: www.vicproperties.com.au (http://www.vicproperties.com.au)
Post by: Fizzie on June 20, 2018, 01:00:04 PM
The only thing a mate said to me is it would be like going to the same camp spot for ever, nothing different and could get a little boring after a year or 2... same as an onsite van... but would be a great initial 12mths!
I've often wondered the same things with the Weekender / travel shows on TV ???
"Bill & Mabel first came to this caravan park on their honeymoon in 1952, they've been back every year since & they're now here with their children, grandchildren & 1st great-grandchild"
Ummm ??? Doesn't strike me as much of a holiday when you go to the same spot for 70 years straight ???
Post by: edz on June 20, 2018, 01:16:37 PM
I've often wondered the same things with the Weekender / travel shows on TV ???People feel comfortable and safe with the known element of it .. Thats why Macca's and the other fast food type places do so well ..
"Bill & Mabel first came to this caravan park on their honeymoon in 1952, they've been back every year since & they're now here with their children, grandchildren & 1st great-grandchild"
Ummm ??? Doesn't strike me as much of a holiday when you go to the same spot for 70 years straight ???
They provide a comfort product that people can get for the same $$ taste quality anywhere they go
Post by: BaseCamp on June 20, 2018, 01:53:10 PM
Like the famous author Michael Gurber (The E Myth) - said in his book...
Consumers like predictably... Hence why McDonalds to Bunnings does so well....
Why do people go to the same holiday destinations; eat at the same establishments; etc...
Predictably - no sudden or perceived nasty surprises...
Seeming certainty
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Post by: marvellous_matt on June 20, 2018, 04:38:28 PM
Local Fire regs can be tricky if you don’t know what your up for. Sometimes you are required to have a tank with XXXX litres l available for firefighting as well as an appropriate road access before you do much else on the block. So a $20k block might need at leas that again before you think about putting a shed up. Regs on where you can put a dunny might mean its a long way from that perfect camp spot, and if you and you kids love motorbikes you are probably not going to make too many local friends, a roaring 2 stroke noise can carry quite a bit.
Blocks also do need a bit of management, un grazed grass can be a fire danger, uncontrolled weeds and pest animals can also take time and effort to manage. As mentioned if you don’t do it councils or other authorities might do it and give you the bill. So it might be you weekends are spent fixing fences and spraying gorse rather than enjoying the serenity.
But going in with your eyes open you may find the spot that is perfect and does not have any of these potentional problems.
Post by: Hookie on June 20, 2018, 05:26:51 PM
Depending on what sort of mobile home we own at the time, it might not even have to be a shed, just a roof, a few solar panels, a water tank, and a real crapper would do the trick.
Post by: trinityalyce on June 20, 2018, 06:11:03 PM
One bloke off another forum let us use his property out there for a weekend trail bike riding, and he had an issue where he wanted to put up a cabin down teh back of his 5 acres. The council said you have to build a bridge over the river... River??? apparently it was on a map from the early 1900's. So he said he will build a log bridge.
Nope, not safe enough for fire trucks. They needed to send out a council engineer to do stuff, and it needed to be a PROPER bridge with armco sides..
I'm not sure if he pissed someone off on the council or thats how they were
Sounds like council to me... At least any council that I or friends/relatives have had to deal with when the owner wants to do anything that might be even a tad out of the ordinary. 🙄
Related... if the "weekender" is close enough you're going there often and are keeping it maintained you should be fine... surely. I guess that kind of stuff is worth investigating - looking into council bylaws. If the council had overstepped I'd be sending the mowing invoice back to them.
This isn't something I'd be interested in doing (we like to see new places when we can), but I could see the merit. And hey, if anyone happens to have a block like this within a day's drive of Brisbane, we'd happily throw some money your way to spend a weekend there! :D
Post by: woolgoolgaoffroad on June 20, 2018, 06:38:33 PM
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-newton+boyd-7965718 (https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-newton+boyd-7965718)
Post by: tryagain on June 20, 2018, 07:34:30 PM
My wife's family has a holiday house and I totally understand the potential for getting bored with the same destination all the time, I think the way around this is to mix up your holidays, if we just always went there I would hate it, but it's nice to sometimes get away without having to plan or do much.
Council regulations are always going to be the make or break though, and depending on the property you probably want to be the type of person who likes to fix/improve things as there is likely always going to be things to do.
It would be good to go in with some like-minded people that you like to go camping with and spread the workload costs etc, communication would want to be good though as it would have the potential to create issues pretty easily.
this is the go !!!
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-newton+boyd-7965718 (https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-newton+boyd-7965718)
I saw that one, would be too far for me but likely within the 3hr distance (that I would contemplate) for you.
Post by: briann532 on June 20, 2018, 07:40:17 PM
Best thing we ever did.
I'm down pretty much ever 2nd weekend. (Although this year hasn't been so often with my son in high school and 200 parties to go to and sports!!!)
But we do use it and don't ever get sick of it.
Met some damn fine neighbours and will never look back. Never sell it either.
Throw caution to the wind, this isn't a trail run, it's your life. Do what you want now before it's too late.
(P.S. - if you want to come for a visit, PM me)
It's in Dalton NSW
Just south of Goulburn. An easy 2.5 hour drive south of Shitney
Post by: woolgoolgaoffroad on June 20, 2018, 07:54:00 PM
Some good points raised so far, adding to all of this, the reason I would want it to be a few hours from home is that it would be for mainly for weekends, spur of the moment trips and for long weekends to avoid the crowds, so you would want it reasonably close, longer periods off is when I think you go travelling.There was another one at Newton Boyd, it was on the other side of the river that was a lot more user friendly, was around the 200 acres for $88k didn't last long.
My wife's family has a holiday house and I totally understand the potential for getting bored with the same destination all the time, I think the way around this is to mix up your holidays, if we just always went there I would hate it, but it's nice to sometimes get away without having to plan or do much.
Council regulations are always going to be the make or break though, and depending on the property you probably want to be the type of person who likes to fix/improve things as there is likely always going to be things to do.
It would be good to go in with some like-minded people that you like to go camping with and spread the workload costs etc, communication would want to be good though as it would have the potential to create issues pretty easily.
I saw that one, would be too far for me but likely within the 3hr distance (that I would contemplate) for you.
Post by: gronk on June 20, 2018, 08:22:28 PM
Just south of Goulburn. An easy 2.5 hour drive south of Shitney
We have friends that bought an onsite van 2.5hrs from home and they still go up regularly after a year of ownership, but for us to visit them, 2.5hrs is just too far for a normal weekend.
They said any closer and it wouldn't feel like they were away, but for us, the closer the better for camping/weekends away.
Post by: Steffo1 on June 20, 2018, 08:33:45 PM
People often comment "Why do you have a camper trailer? This is wonderful".
Well, I can sit beside a fire for hours, as we all can, but after enjoying a fire and a few ales, going to bed in the house and bedding down in the camper is chalk and cheese.
Must be some primitive genetics going on. ;D
Post by: rags on June 20, 2018, 08:42:03 PM
Camp Swagger
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-monogorilby-128626854 (https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-monogorilby-128626854)
Post by: woolgoolgaoffroad on June 20, 2018, 08:46:29 PM
Maybe this property could be an option, swaggers group buy maybenice !!!....
Camp Swagger
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-monogorilby-128626854 (https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-monogorilby-128626854)
Caretaker duties could be shared around !
Post by: listo on June 20, 2018, 08:52:34 PM
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on June 20, 2018, 09:09:07 PM
Make it easy to caretake the place. >:D >:D >:D :cheers:
Post by: plusnq on June 20, 2018, 09:12:08 PM
There’s a heap of 30-40 acre blocks at Tara for less than 50k if you’ve got any interest in that? Just don’t leave anything behind between trips or it won’t be there when you get back... blockies are “resourceful” people ;)
Nothings changed out there in the last thirty years then. I remember when they were flogging those off in late night tv infomercials in Sydney. I always thought the selling technique was pretty unscrupulous at the time.
Post by: alnjan on June 20, 2018, 09:15:04 PM
Post by: woolgoolgaoffroad on June 20, 2018, 09:43:28 PM
I'm happy camped in my shed where and as I am. Admittedly a mountain stream would be nice
Pee outside ??😂
At least it will run downhill 😎
Post by: tryagain on June 20, 2018, 09:48:46 PM
Nothings changed out there in the last thirty years then. I remember when they were flogging those off in late night tv infomercials in Sydney. I always thought the selling technique was pretty unscrupulous at the time.
Sounds like what an old boss I had used to refer too as "no takers acres"
Post by: Hookie on June 21, 2018, 04:39:17 AM
this is the go !!!
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-newton+boyd-7965718 (https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-newton+boyd-7965718)
That's right around the area I'd want to buy. I'm only $79k short! Doubt I'd ever get sick of it either, going to Nymboida River campground next weekend, for the third time in less than 2 months...
Post by: Bird on June 21, 2018, 08:55:22 AM
https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/entire-town-hits-market-for-unbelievable-price/news-story/d52ca67121c2f11eec1f280906684192 (https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/entire-town-hits-market-for-unbelievable-price/news-story/d52ca67121c2f11eec1f280906684192)
Entire town hits market for unbelievable price
THIS could be the ultimate bargain. An entire town complete with 12 houses, a helipad and tennis court could be yours for an unbelievable price.
WHY limit yourself to just one house when you can buy an entire town?
For people after a bargain, you can grab this entire regional Queensland town for less than the cost of an average Brisbane home.
The homes are in good condition.
The town of Allies Creek, complete with 12 houses and more than 14 hectares of land can be yours for just $500,000.
QUEENSLAND’S CHEAPEST HOUSE SOLD FOR $25K
The town comes with its own dam.
The small township was originally built to house the workers of a timber mill, which has since closed down.
Current owner Natali Williams bought the town about eight years ago with her husband and planned to turn it into a caravan park.
After her husband passed away she put the property on the market, originally with a price of $2.1 million in 2015.
he price was lowered a number of times after its initial listing, but it failed to find the right buyer.
This week it received another price reduction to just $500,000 when it was listed with new agent Danielle Meyer from Danielle Meyer Rural.
“I think it would be the perfect place for someone that thinks outside of the box,” Mrs Meyer said.
Post by: JusyApples on June 21, 2018, 10:04:37 AM
Post by: listo on June 21, 2018, 06:01:00 PM
Nothings changed out there in the last thirty years then. I remember when they were flogging those off in late night tv infomercials in Sydney. I always thought the selling technique was pretty unscrupulous at the time.
It’s pretty ordinary country that’s in those parcels, but wouldn’t be a bad retreat if you could trust your neighbors. There’s some pretty wild characters there... my uncle is one of the now ;D
Post by: rags on June 21, 2018, 07:55:32 PM
how about an entire town
https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/entire-town-hits-market-for-unbelievable-price/news-story/d52ca67121c2f11eec1f280906684192 (https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/entire-town-hits-market-for-unbelievable-price/news-story/d52ca67121c2f11eec1f280906684192)
Entire town hits market for unbelievable price
THIS could be the ultimate bargain. An entire town complete with 12 houses, a helipad and tennis court could be yours for an unbelievable price.
WHY limit yourself to just one house when you can buy an entire town?
For people after a bargain, you can grab this entire regional Queensland town for less than the cost of an average Brisbane home.
The homes are in good condition.
The town of Allies Creek, complete with 12 houses and more than 14 hectares of land can be yours for just $500,000.
QUEENSLAND’S CHEAPEST HOUSE SOLD FOR $25K
The town comes with its own dam.
The small township was originally built to house the workers of a timber mill, which has since closed down.
Current owner Natali Williams bought the town about eight years ago with her husband and planned to turn it into a caravan park.
After her husband passed away she put the property on the market, originally with a price of $2.1 million in 2015.
he price was lowered a number of times after its initial listing, but it failed to find the right buyer.
This week it received another price reduction to just $500,000 when it was listed with new agent Danielle Meyer from Danielle Meyer Rural.
“I think it would be the perfect place for someone that thinks outside of the box,” Mrs Meyer said.
Hey Bird this is the same place I posted yesterday (9 posts back)
Apparently the now deceased owner first spotted the property when he attended the site for a clearing auction of the equipment associated with the former saw mill. He purchased a bit of gear but the came back and got the town.
It was for sale around 12 months ago, for a higher price but must not have sold.
Post by: Nomad on June 21, 2018, 09:06:00 PM
http://raywhitecommercialnoosasunshinecoastnorth.com/properties/commercial-for-sale/qld/cootharaba-4565/uncategorised/1893759 (http://raywhitecommercialnoosasunshinecoastnorth.com/properties/commercial-for-sale/qld/cootharaba-4565/uncategorised/1893759)
Post by: rags on June 21, 2018, 09:39:35 PM
We should all chip in and but this beauty......but watch the agent he's a dodgey prick ;D
http://raywhitecommercialnoosasunshinecoastnorth.com/properties/commercial-for-sale/qld/cootharaba-4565/uncategorised/1893759 (http://raywhitecommercialnoosasunshinecoastnorth.com/properties/commercial-for-sale/qld/cootharaba-4565/uncategorised/1893759)
Nomad, that looks a great property, is it in Noosa council or Gympie Council? Decide on a direction to take the property and it could be a great venture.
I'm happy to be the 1st stakeholder to sign up on a joint venture. How many share holders needed at $1 mil per share?
Post by: Craig Tomkinson on June 22, 2018, 07:09:24 AM
Post by: Nomad on June 22, 2018, 07:18:05 AM
Nomad, that looks a great property, is it in Noosa council or Gympie Council? Decide on a direction to take the property and it could be a great venture.
I'm happy to be the 1st stakeholder to sign up on a joint venture. How many share holders needed at $1 mil per share?
Probably 3 or 4.
Post by: Nomad on June 22, 2018, 07:21:36 AM
Hi Nomad, your in my old back yard that block is just up the road from my brother who owns a 1000 acres in Cootharaba my family has lived in that area since 1906, and my mate Jim owns the corner block with all the old car and crap on it, That is an old organic golf cores that Rena owned she started the iconic brand Billabong with her ex husband, and its Noosa shire biggest pack greeny iceholes to deal with you will come across, Craig
Ahhhh yeah............I wish Jim would clean his Shit up lol. The fire warden is a fire hazard. As for the Greenies, they can have whatever ideology they want, Noosa is full of the ****ers. The hypocrisy is amazing though. I have learnt alot about organics in this process and as far as I am concerned its mostly bullShit. Though I have been pulling oranges off the trees as I go around, there are huge and beautiful to eat.
Post by: Craig Tomkinson on June 22, 2018, 07:58:09 AM
Post by: Bunyip on June 22, 2018, 04:01:37 PM
We should all chip in and but this beauty......but watch the agent he's a dodgey prick ;D
http://raywhitecommercialnoosasunshinecoastnorth.com/properties/commercial-for-sale/qld/cootharaba-4565/uncategorised/1893759 (http://raywhitecommercialnoosasunshinecoastnorth.com/properties/commercial-for-sale/qld/cootharaba-4565/uncategorised/1893759)
At least the agent's commission would be low ;D
Post by: achjimmy on June 22, 2018, 05:05:33 PM
We talked about it for years, then just went out and did it.
Best thing we ever did.
I'm down pretty much ever 2nd weekend. (Although this year hasn't been so often with my son in high school and 200 parties to go to and sports!!!)
But we do use it and don't ever get sick of it.
Met some damn fine neighbours and will never look back. Never sell it either.
Throw caution to the wind, this isn't a trail run, it's your life. Do what you want now before it's too late.
(P.S. - if you want to come for a visit, PM me)
It's in Dalton NSW
Just south of Goulburn. An easy 2.5 hour drive south of Shitney
What Brian said just do it.
I’ve never heard of councils having a problem with weekenders. All council care is you pay your rates and you consult them on matters that concern them.
Post by: Nomad on June 22, 2018, 07:00:04 PM
Yes lovely block up on top its red sandy loam wallum over the edge, Yes Jim should clean his crap up I think he has dropped the value of every block around there by thousands, My brother Dennis built the dam with his 275 hp cat D8 dozer It was going to be a lot bigger but he hit a big coal seam where the wall is and had to stop building it as big, as the was leeking bad but it must of took up over the years , Craig
Yeah Troy the manager was telling me about the dam. Beautiful soil up there, and very well cared for. Yeah the dam is a bit small, at about 4 hectares. I keep meaning to through a line in and see what jumps on, apparently its heavily stocked and never been fished.
Post by: Nomad on June 22, 2018, 07:06:15 PM
At least the agent's commission would be low ;D
Not bloody likely lol........I'll earn every cent selling this thing. Its been on the market for years at moon money. ;D
Post by: rags on June 22, 2018, 08:49:07 PM
Probably 3 or 4.
Sounds a good deal then. I could probably stretch to 2 shares if I get my brother to sell up some property in Sydney we share ownership in.
Noosa shire biggest pack greeny iceholes to deal with
How will the new Noosa council planning scheme that commences in July effect potential development of this property. The scheme appears to be a regression to the green days.
Nomad I'm guessing you are with R/W commercial? I was looking around at factory units up the coast. The R/W page has some options.
Post by: Nomad on June 23, 2018, 05:53:05 PM
Come on up for a visit. Happy to take you for a drive around it.
With regards to the town plan I doubt that it will change very much from the current plan with regards to Rural Desigantions. IN other parts of the plan we have been working hard and sit on a number of Council lead panels to create better development of existing areas such as Noosaville and Noosa Junction to better service the local business community.
This property has specific approvals relating to the golf course, functions etc. The remainder of the property is an as of right siutation. There are three titles to the property, that could be sold individually or boundary alignments undertaken (STCA) to craete more even lots. 1 of the 3 lots is currently Land for Wildlife, personally I would integrate that with another title and create a third saleable property. The Land for Wildlife section is low lying and undeveloped.
I am one of the Directors of that business, the ugly one with the shaved head that looks like this ;D
Post by: Fizzie on June 24, 2018, 10:54:13 AM
I am one of the Directors of that business, the ugly one with the shaved head that looks like this ;D
Ohh, & here we were, thinking you were Louisa ;D
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 25, 2018, 03:59:21 AM
Post by: oldblade on June 26, 2018, 10:40:55 AM
1hr 45min from home (Sydney) no traffic to get there no freeways
60 acres had a house on it but burnt down (that’s another story to be told around a camp fire)
Has power connected 25 min to the hunter valley tar road to the gate
Our little heaven (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180626/6b4ee839d2e6ff465394e53cb2cb1ae5.heic)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180626/03e15b71ec5cb77f2031f63495c3102a.heic)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180626/9e46ccf07783b62fcd59f5214a4e724b.heic)
Post by: briann532 on June 26, 2018, 05:16:06 PM
Gorgeous dog too.
Post by: tryagain on June 26, 2018, 06:37:57 PM
We ended up doing what was written in the title of this thread
1hr 45min from home (Sydney) no traffic to get there no freeways
60 acres had a house on it but burnt down (that’s another story to be told around a camp fire)
Has power connected 25 min to the hunter valley tar road to the gate
I am guessing that set you back many multiples of the one I originally posted, looks great though.
Post by: Nomad on June 26, 2018, 07:04:37 PM
Post by: gronk on June 26, 2018, 08:06:10 PM
Has power connected 25 min to the hunter valley tar road to the gate
Nice......aahh, a stab, but Putty rd area ??
Post by: tryagain on June 26, 2018, 08:06:39 PM
I went and looked at a farm today that was absolutely stunning 600 aces with a large orchard, 20000 trees. It had the required sheds but no house. The owner took me to his camp site. Views from Coolum to Teewah and Lake Cootharaba. Camp site had a 50sqm timber deck with hidden shower and toilet and permanent tent with king size bed, kitchen and 4 bunks. Outdoor had a number of fire pits and burners. I could live in it....without the kids but.
He isn't looking for some testers is he, could provide a family having fun for the advertising photos. ;D
Post by: rags on June 26, 2018, 09:28:23 PM
We ended up doing what was written in the title of this thread
1hr 45min from home (Sydney) no traffic to get there no freeways
60 acres had a house on it but burnt down (that’s another story to be told around a camp fire)
Has power connected 25 min to the hunter valley tar road to the gate
Our little heaven
2 thoughts, Either up the Putty Valley or maybe it involves a ferry trip to cross the Hawkesbury river to get there?
Post by: gronk on June 26, 2018, 09:56:41 PM
2 thoughts, Either up the Putty Valley or maybe it involves a ferry trip to cross the Hawkesbury river to get there?
The 1 3/4 hrs from Sydney and 25 mins to the Hunter would cross off the Hawkesbury I think ?
After a bit of detective work, I'll have a guess and say not far from Millbrodale !!......????
Post by: Bird on June 27, 2018, 08:33:54 AM
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Post by: Steffo1 on June 27, 2018, 09:04:07 AM
I reckon this looks more inviting than a paddock :) Only thing is need a few more starters to chip in cash
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Yea, saw this a day or two back.
I'm in for my $30. Only need another 999,998 'swaggers to throw in.
Post by: oldblade on June 27, 2018, 10:31:27 AM
I am guessing that set you back many multiples of the one I originally posted, looks great though.You would be surprised how little
right place right time
Post by: oldblade on June 27, 2018, 10:33:01 AM
The 1 3/4 hrs from Sydney and 25 mins to the Hunter would cross off the Hawkesbury I think ?Very close yes up the putty road actually on it
After a bit of detective work, I'll have a guess and say not far from Millbrodale !!......????
Post by: oldblade on June 27, 2018, 05:20:00 PM
I went and looked at a farm today that was absolutely stunning 600 aces with a large orchard, 20000 trees. It had the required sheds but no house. The owner took me to his camp site. Views from Coolum to Teewah and Lake Cootharaba. Camp site had a 50sqm timber deck with hidden shower and toilet and permanent tent with king size bed, kitchen and 4 bunks. Outdoor had a number of fire pits and burners. I could live in it....without the kids but.Awesome do it you will not regret it
Post by: Nomad on June 27, 2018, 07:14:05 PM
The owner of it hates snakes (as you do) so cleared all the gullies and layed 80,000 square emtres of turf last year.
Post by: rags on June 27, 2018, 11:16:10 PM
The 1 3/4 hrs from Sydney and 25 mins to the Hunter would cross off the Hawkesbury I think ?
After a bit of detective work, I'll have a guess and say not far from Millbrodale !!......????
1 3/4 hr would get you from Cherrybrook to the upper McDonald Valley depending on the ferry crossing wait. From there you could get up to Bucketty in around 1/2 hr, only thing is the bitumen runs out a bit after the ferry crossing.
Post by: oldblade on June 28, 2018, 11:16:44 AM
1 3/4 hr would get you from Cherrybrook to the upper McDonald Valley depending on the ferry crossing wait. From there you could get up to Bucketty in around 1/2 hr, only thing is the bitumen runs out a bit after the ferry crossing.
The answer is Howes Valley
no river crossing all tar road through Windsor There is a place for sale there now that in the picture you can see our shed
Post by: gronk on June 28, 2018, 06:27:45 PM
The answer is Howes Valley
There is a place for sale there now that in the picture you can see our shed
Why I said Millbrodale is I thought you'd be way past Howes Valley from Cherrybrook in 1 3/4 hrs !!
Nice part of the world that a lot of Sydney people don't seem to know about.....yet !!
Post by: oldblade on June 28, 2018, 06:50:19 PM
Why I said Millbrodale is I thought you'd be way past Howes Valley from Cherrybrook in 1 3/4 hrs !!
Nice part of the world that a lot of Sydney people don't seem to know about.....yet !!
Yeah some gorgeous country and not far out of Sydney time wise but people are scared of corners so everyone only travels on freeways
time wise takes 1h 45m-1h 50m doing the speed limit i wouldn't know how fast if you were driving a porsche :cup:
Post by: gronk on June 28, 2018, 08:46:11 PM
Yeah some gorgeous country and not far out of Sydney time wise but people are scared of corners so everyone only travels on freeways
time wise takes 1h 45m-1h 50m doing the speed limit i wouldn't know how fast if you were driving a porsche :cup:
Not a bad stretch along the Putty from your end. From Cessnock end there are the 400 corners to deal with......slow going until approx Howes !!
Post by: rags on June 28, 2018, 08:51:26 PM
Yeah some gorgeous country and not far out of Sydney time wise but people are scared of corners so everyone only travels on freeways
time wise takes 1h 45m-1h 50m doing the speed limit i wouldn't know how fast if you were driving a porsche :cup:
Good spot up the putty, use to travel the road often as it was easier from our old place when heading north rather than doing the Penno rd thing. The mill up along the road before the Putty turn off is a good place for bulk firewood if you need a semi load!
The is some great spots up in the area I mentioned in the McDonald Valley for camping blocks although getting dearer now days. I did have a share with my 2 brothers in a 100 acre block in the upper McDonald valley. Great country on the sometimes dry river with Blue Gum forest.
Post by: oldblade on July 02, 2018, 10:16:55 AM
Very nice...…Thanks that’s Byron named after Byron bay cause he is so chilled out
Gorgeous dog too.
He loves his land he wonders around and loves running in the paddock or chilling out looking out over it like me
Post by: tryagain on July 13, 2018, 07:52:48 PM
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Also, if someone buys it, my finders fee would just be a few free visits ;D
Rightio, who bought it and who owes me my finders fee visits ;D
Post by: briann532 on July 14, 2018, 06:15:52 PM
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-gunning-7974834 (https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-gunning-7974834)
Post by: Nomad on July 14, 2018, 07:36:21 PM
One just down the road from us.
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-gunning-7974834 (https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-nsw-gunning-7974834)
Thats pretty.