(Pictured above: Ray White Rural Young agent Greg Gaslow, selling principal David Coombes, seller Paul Aston with buyers Roslyn and Jeff Clarke)
Despite his partial paralysis, Mr Aston continued the family tradition, running a successful mixed farming operation of cropping and sheep, maintaining a flock of around 700 ewes across the property's three separate titles.
Mr Aston said his decision to sell was not made lightly.
His father suffered a stroke 13 years ago, and Mr Aston knew it was time to prioritise his own health and future.
"The decision to sell was to look after myself," he explained. "Mum and Dad were still living near the farm, but they're going to move to Young now. They'll be nearby, which is important to me."
Mr Aston described the auction as “nerve-wrecking” and watched it in a nearby room on his phone.
Now that the property has sold, he said he would “stick around” Young for a little while.
"Right now, I'm just going to sit down, have a beer, and take a break,” he said.
Ray White Rural auctioneer Max Nell described the property as “highly productive”.
Mr Nell said there were three registered bidders, two were active and took part in the auction.
“Bellissima is a beautiful property that has been meticulously maintained across four generations,” he said.
“The strong interest we received during the campaign reflected not only the quality of the land but also its farming infrastructure.”
