Gilmore valley/tumut/snowy mountains nsw – rare opportunity, income potential, very private property for private sale
4 bedroom
3 bathroom
8 garage
Been offered for the first time in 75 years, this rare 377-Acre (152.59ha) property in the southern end of the Gilmore Valley between Tumut/Batlow NSW. This exceptional property sits on prime red basalt grazing country at 810m above sea level in the picturesque Snowy Mountains region of NSW. Located high on Snubba Range overlooking the Blowering Dam to the east and to the north overlooking the Gilmore Valley. This versatile property offers rich pastures, that’s balanced with native bushland, stunning elevated views, and multiple income streams, making it a truly rare and unique holding.
🌿LAND and WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
● Gently undulating to hilly grazing land, ideal for beef cattle and sheep operations.
● Abundant water with 7 dams, natural springs, and a 13-megalitre fenced permanent spring-fed dam, serving as the main water supply for stock troughs, household use, and gardens.
● Airwell pump supplies water to a 140,000 ltr main header tank at the property’s highest point, gravity-fed via a buried 2″ main line to a 37,800 ltr yard tank, operable by gravity or electric pump.
● All boundary fencing newly constructed in steel in 2021. Most internal fencing constructed at the same time.
● Well-established 25 paddock rotation system with all steel cattle yards with a Ruddweigh Veterinary Crush. Excellent rainfall support (1125mm Av over past 10 yrs) sustainable land use and productivity.
● Hay/Machinery shed is steel framed, open front, enclosed three sides, corrugated iron – 9.5mx8mx4m(H). One side has an attached 40′ shipping storage container with shelving and work benches.
● Atco two room portable office/accommodation building with kitchen, combustion stove and wood heater, lockable.
● Steel frame – 16mx7m fully enclosed, zincalume cladded shed.
🏠 HOMESTEAD, YARD and IMPROVEMENTS
Three Colourbond steel structures service the main yard area, all including outer roof sprinkler fire suppression systems.
● Property hoists WiSky transmitters – enabling owners to free wifi access.
● Main Residence with a total floor living area of 217.29m2: A two-storey, club-style open-plan home offering 3-4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (including the family bathroom recently renovated with one bathroom built outdoors), large built-in office section, and spacious open living, dining and kitchen areas.
Renovated kitchen with Smeg 6 burner gas stove, electric oven, twin-draw dishwasher, and strut push-up serving window.
Laundry room has built-in storage cabinets and gun safe.
Double sided coat, hat and boot storage mudroom area at rear entry with floor to ceiling built-in storage cabinets.
Expansive attached 40m2 covered north-east facing outdoor entertainment area with uninterrupted views of Blowering Dam.
BBQ area includes a smoker built into the rock wall.
A matching Colourbond steel garden storage shed is attached to the southern side.
Serviced by a 37,800 ltr water tank, 400 ltr electric hot water system, inground septic and inground grey water tank.
The yard also includes an inground sports size trampoline for all family fun.
● 6-Bay Shed is fully enclosed and lockable with concrete flooring, insulated, built-in shelving and work benches, Airwell compressor for water system, wired to 240v power and lights. Includes 19 solar panels with a 5kva inverter. Additional attached covered carport, and a verandah fronting two bays with a small rain water tank – all facing Blowering Dam.
● 3-Bay Shed has a gravel floor, fully enclosed and lockable with built-in shelving for wood storage plus a 18,900 ltr rain water tank attached. Currently houses a functioning eucalyptus oil distillery – a legacy enterprise on the property since the early 1950s.
● Portable steel frame, corrugated iron, lockable shed with wooden floor – 2.4mx2.6mx2m(H).
● Chook and Veggie garden yards are both fully fenced with chook yard divided in two with automatic water system in one.
💼 INCOME-GENERATING OPPORTUNITIES
● Beef cattle and sheep grazing on rich volcanic soils.
● Eucalyptus oil production – a long-standing, proven operation with historical roots and a large long term customer client base.
● Eucalyptus mulch and firewood sales.
● Scope for eco-tourism or farm stay ventures thanks to breath-taking views and self-sufficient infrastructure.
🌄 HIGHLIGHTS
● Breath-taking views of Blowering Dam from the home, sheds and entertaining areas including a north-west view over the Gilmore Valley and a south-west view of Batlow township from the property.
● Fertile red basalt soil, high-quality pasture, and reliable water infrastructure.
● Potential for up to 6 separate income streams, 5 of them established.
● Rare combination of productive agriculture, lifestyle, and historical enterprise.
● Duel property access, via East Gilmore and Snubba Roads.
● Access to school bus is 4km away.
● Close proximity to the NSW ski fields.
● A 15min/8km drop through the surrounding Bago State Forest onto the western foreshores of Blowering Dam for camping, boating, fishing and hunting.
Despite the privacy and sense of escape, you’re centrally positioned in close proximity within Batlow, Tumut, Talbingo and Tumbarumba communities. Close to 3 major cities, Canberra, Albury/Wodonga and Wagga Wagga all well within the 1.3-2.5 hrs driving.
● Current Council Rates: $476 per quarter.
Google Map Coordinates for this property location is https://maps.app.goo.gl/Aw9qa3x5Fq5d1Wne6
📌 Genuine Enquires Only
📌 Inspections ‘By Appointment’ Only
📌 WIWO Price By Negotiation.
For enquiries please phone: 0412 436 632
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Street Number: |
1433 |
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Street Name: |
East Gilmore Road |
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Province / State: |
NSW |
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City / Suburb: |
TUMUT |
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Postal code / ZIP: |
2720 |
| Status: |
For Sale |
| Property Type: |
Rural |
| Category: |
Mixed Farming |
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