Harris Iverson Real Estate in conjunction with Chris Wilkinson Property are proud to present one of the finest waterfront holdings in the MacDonald Valley
Known as “Wonga Point” This 50 acre property has more than 1 kilometre of frontage to the Macdonald River and is 9kms from its confluence with the Hawkesbury.
The Farm
This is ‘farmland’! Arable and fertile from corner to corner. Fully fenced into three paddocks. The stock here graze happily. Don’t want stock? Perfect for any agricultural pursuit. The soil here is fertile in the extreme. There are two magnificent farm sheds with 5,000 litres water. Two stables. Farm and garden water is supplied from the bore, but mainly from the ‘The Billabong’; a picturesque Willow studded water feature. This estate is being offered with all equipment to run a small farm; basically WIWO. Ferguson tractor and slasher, mower and a John Deere six wheel all-terrain vehicle; equipment and tools too much to mention here.
The Home
On site is a magnificent homestead of four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two family rooms, spacious modern kitchen, reverse cycle air-con and combustion heating. 3 car garaging. Approach is via circular drive and spacious portico. In the immediate home precinct are manicured lawns and gardens and antique feature pieces of farm items. Set in a position to take in the outlook is the magnificent heated ‘rock pool’ for relaxation. House water is caught and stored in an underground tank of 30,000 litres.
The River
The beautiful Macdonald River… At the sweeping bend up against sheer cliffs there is parklike frontage with sandy beach for water sports, swimming, boating. Like fishing? They’re all here; Bream, Flathead, Perch, Mulloway. Take your ‘tin boat’ down to the Hawkesbury if you like. There is a 4 knot limit here.
The History
The river is quite navigable and as so, in the old days, river boats passed here en route to St Albans and beyond for produce and supplies. The road North passed through this property via the infamous Book’s Ferry which was oft subject to accident, stranding at low tide and the occasional sinking. It was replaced by a bridge ultimately. This wasn’t well thought out or constructed as not long after it was built, it was swept away in the great flood of 1949. Remnants of the bridge can still be seen.
As one emerged from the ferry and later the bridge, on the hill above was the ruin of St Joseph’s Church and just below was Whalen’s Inn; a basic structure but a good stop for many a traveller. The homestead is now located on the original Whalen's Inn site.
Go forward 150 years or so and overlay all that onto the “Wonga Point” of today.
Summary
“In a World” where more than ever, there are unknowns, here in a central location is home, workplace, retreat, potential self-sufficiency for you and your friends all so close to town should you need to go there. 90 minutes to CBD
Don't miss this opportunity to secure this historic property.
