‘Best of both worlds’: Murrumbateman hobby farm up for sale

Every now and then I find myself lost in a daydream of country living, so when I received this listing for a residence in Murrumbateman, it was hard not to envision a life on the property.

No. 10 Charolais Place is less than 45 minutes from Canberra and just 5.5 kilometres from the Murrumbateman Village. It’s a private oasis that is conveniently close to the hustle and bustle of village and city life.

While the hobby farm spreads across 9874 square metres, the residence is much like a cosy country cottage. 

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On the ground floor, you’ll find the open-plan dining, living with a fireplace and kitchen with AGA stove – perfect for the capital’s cold winter evenings.

Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in a wealth of natural light in the living areas, complemented by an outlook to the lush garden surrounds and a spiral staircase that leads to the bedroom, with a built-in study, vaulted ceilings and a balcony.

The outdoor space is just as charming and accessible from the kitchen and living areas. One could attach a few fairy lights, create the grazing spread of your dreams and easily host a soiree with family and friends.

The fertile farm also has a secure paddock for the equestrian enthusiast or anyone hoping to house a few farm animals. 

There are also multiple sheds around the farm, an apiary enclosure for the budding beekeeper and vegetable gardens and solar panels on the home for a sustainable lifestyle.

“It has the benefit of being an acreage property without the maintenance of a big house,” said selling agent George Southwell of Ray White Rural Canberra and Yass.

“It’s got extreme character, productive gardens, the location is mint and so much more.

“If you want to be a hermit, you can be here or if you want to be a social butterfly, that’s also possible in Murrumbateman. The decision is up to you. You can have the best of both worlds here.”

The property last sold in 2002 for $99,000 and will go to auction on June 27.

“We’ve had a lot of interest so far. Unique properties always attract high levels of interest. The sellers are going through a divorce at the moment so they are quite genuine about the sale and are wanting to sell soon,” Southwell added.