Retired farmers’ heaven. Aspiring farmers’ heaven. There are properties that offer land, and then there are properties that offer a story. 16 Oakbanks Place is both.
Originally part of a dairy dry run belonging to the current owner’s grandfather, these 14 acres of flat pastureland have been lovingly worked and thoughtfully improved over generations. Pumpkins once trailed through the bottom paddock, and swale drains were carefully carved across the property so that rainwater would move away quickly in the wet, simple, clever country ingenuity that still benefits the land today.
For retired farmers, it’s heaven. From the bedroom and even the bathroom window, you can see your stock grazing contentedly across the paddocks – peace of mind at a glance. A dedicated foaling, lambing and calving paddock sits directly behind the house, complete with floodlights so late-night checks are easy and safe. This is a place where you can stay hands-on with animals and land, without the grind of a full-scale operation.
For aspiring hobby farmers, it’s a dream start. The infrastructure is already here: a large open riding arena, round yard, two stables, tack room and undercover saddling area, plus access to Worrigee Equestrian Common for those who love to ride. A substantial three-bay machinery shed and American-style barn with carport and granny flat give you endless options for storage, workshops, guests or multi-generational living.
The homestead itself is a warm, welcoming country home, renovated in 2022 and designed for both family life and quiet retreat. Four generous bedrooms (including a master with ensuite) and an internal laundry with additional WC cater easily to busy households. At the heart of the home, a sunlit modern country kitchen invites long, slow meals and baking days, flowing to relaxed living spaces anchored by a large fireplace, perfect for curling up on crisp winter evenings.
Step outside and the serenity is next level. An enclosed outdoor entertaining area overlooks the inground pool and lush horse paddocks – the ideal vantage point for watching children play, horses graze or the sky blush at sunset. Fruit lovers, there’s a prolific mulberry tree, a pear tree and fully established lemon and apple trees, so you can pick your own produce through the seasons. Native birdsong is a constant soundtrack.
Beautifully positioned on the eastern side of the Worrigee hill, the property catches a soft nor-easterly breeze and is sheltered from the harsh hot westerly, making summers more comfortable and days outside more enjoyable. And while it feels wonderfully rural, you’re only about 7 minutes to shops, the private hospital and schools, a genuine farm oasis on the edge of town. Adding to the romance is the original “milk hole”, crafted in the early 1900s to store milk cans in cool water before they were transported by barge to Sydney. It’s a tangible reminder of the property’s working past and the generations of hard work and care that have shaped it.
Whether you’re winding down from a lifetime on the land or stepping into your first real taste of hobby farming, 16 Oakbanks Place offers that rare combination: heritage, heart and highly functional infrastructure, all wrapped in calm, green serenity and still close to everything you need.
Welcome you to come and visit the property and enjoy all this lovely property has to offer.
