With primary producer status, Kerrick is an exceptionally well-maintained 150 acre mixed grazing property suitable for sheep, horses or cattle.
Offered for sale for only the second time since it was improved for grazing in the 1970's, Kerrick is a standout property thanks to its water security, extensive infrastructure and the presence of ancient remnant Yellow and Red Box tree stands which contribute to its history. Much of the region's Box woodland was cleared as its presence signified good grazing land, however Kerrick's trees remain and are now significant habitat for over 20 bird species. Indeed 'Kerrick' is derived from the indigenous word meaning White Cockatoo.
Situated in the 'Gundaroo Heights' area with expansive views towards Canberra, the 'L-shaped' property has improved pastures extending east 1.5 kilometres from the main road into the green timber and then a further southerly bushland/grazing section extends for over ½ a kilometre. Canberra's Black Mountain tower is even visible from the top of the property on a clear day.
Kerrick's homestead is spacious in design with 3 or 4 bedrooms and multiple living spaces and is a comfortable family home. All rooms look out to wonderfully established green gardens with many opening directly to shady verandahs. Stepping out off the main deck area you will find unique earthen-block walls with turret and core ten window inserts which encircle the 8m x 4m in-ground swimming pool providing not only a visual spectacle but protection from the westerly winds. A second smaller 'harmony' pool will be an instant hit with the kids this summer. Regan of National Pool Safety upon inspecting the custom pool commented 'This is the most impressive pool design I've seen in my 10 years of assessing pools!'
Extensive shedding comprises an enormous 21m x 9m x 4.1m high shed with mezzanine, large concrete aprons and advanced drainage, perfect for housing all sorts of machinery while other shedding includes a growing shed, woodworking and shearing sheds, 12m storage shed/metal workshop and pump shed.
Over the last 30 years Kerrick has topped the market for fine wool production and more recently shifted to fat lamb production. Its primary production is enhanced by using rotation grazing across the 11 paddocks and 11 dams, with over 50 gates. Fencing is mostly advanced design with setup to make stock movement easy. There is plenty of water with some dams also connected by underground piping. Indeed, the main dam at the centre of the property was constructed in 1983 by Soil Con and has never come close to running dry. Grazing consists predominantly of perennial native grasses and sub clover with the eastern most section comprising rising timbered country where you will appreciate extensive views over the surrounding region.
Adding to the appeal of this exceptional property is its very own productive slate quarry, which has successfully been utilised for slate flooring around buildings and used in roadworks. The quarry still has hundreds of tonnes of fine brown slate and some blue slate available.
Kerrick has a special feeling as you walk through its green pastures and tall, majestic sentry gums. If you're after a property which has excellent water security and infrastructure and an enviable lifestyle Kerrick is well worth your time to inspect.
Viewings: By private appointment only.
Additional highlights -
House and Gardens:
- 3 or 4 bedroom, ensuite residence - approx. 270sqm in size
- Underground power to house and sheds
- 3 living areas - lounge, family and sun rooms
- Slow combustion fireplace, solar hot water with heat exchange
- 2 x reverse/cycle split system aircons
- Several verandah's to relax amongst the extensive gardens with the birds
- 2.5 acres of well-established gardens with plenty of shade
- Active DA for an upstairs extension, if required
Pool area:
- 8m x 4m in-ground heated pool and smaller 'harmony'/kids pool
- Unique earthen wall feature - fully certified
- 200sqm of limestone paving - cool to walk on during summer
- Feature night lighting and Core 10 window inserts
- Robot pool cleaner and pool cover
Shedding:
- Large 4 bay shed (21m x 9m x 4.1m) with mezzanine, 3 bays concreted
- 2 solar systems on shed with Tesla 1 (6.5kW) and Tesla 2 (13.5kW) batteries
- 7m x 6m Wood working shed
- single stand Shearing Shed and yards
- 7m x 6m Machinery shed
- 12m x 6m Storage shed
- Earthen-block Pump shed
- 3m x 2.5m shade house for growing/cultivating
Water:
- Advanced house water systems include an aerated waste water treatment system - Envirocycle - which treats all water from the house and re-uses on the gardens
- The house has dual water systems for redundancy - 245,000 litres of fresh water comprising 125,000 litres of main drinking water, additional 35,000 litres of drinking water backup or for garden use, plus an additional 44,000 litres of drinking water at the main shed, for pool top ups or backup use.
- The Pool uses 'enviroswim' technology generating clean/fresh water (virtually no chlorine) so an additional 40,000 litres is available for swimming or backup house use - washing or firefighting
- Garden taps are fed from the house dam via Electric and backup petrol pumps. The house dam is fed via a water line from Kerrick's enormous main farm dam which has never run dry since its construction in 1983.
Location:
- Kerrick is situated just 8 minutes from Gundaroo Village and just under 40 minutes in to Canberra's Inner City
- School busses depart from its front gate in to many of Canberra's major schools
- Gundaroo's primary school, cafes and restaurants are all within striking distance
- Equidistant to Yass, Goulburn and Canberra and convenient to Sydney or the south coast
Disclaimer: All information regarding this property is from sources we believe to be accurate, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Interested persons should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to inclusions, figures, measurements, dimensions, layout, furniture and descriptions.
