"Fairburn" - 147 years in the making

Welcome to the McRae family's 2,046.93 ha property Fairburn'. As original settlers on Fairburn more than 148 years ago the family have decided to call it a day. This extensive high elevation Eastern Fall New England grazing property has never before been offered for public sale.
Fairburn is situated in the heart of a renowned beef production area and is well appointed and conveniently located just 53km from Armidale, 39km to Ebor and 150km to Coffs Harbour via the Waterfall Way. Over five generations the McRae family have run the property as an enterprise mix of both beef and fine wool. In more recent years the owners have opted solely for a cow and calf breeding production system.
The country comprises a mixture of highly productive Basalt, Granite, and Traprock soils. Fairburn is enjoying a terrific season and after strategic destocking in preparation for sale carries a large body of both improved and native pastures. The undulating terrain offers extensive areas that are considered ideal for further pasture development.
The large open arable areas are complemented with excellent stands of scattered timber providing pockets of sheltered grazing. The main timber species include Red Gum, Yellow Box, White Box, Fuzzy Box, Stringybark, Peppermint and White Gum.
Water security on Fairburn is a feature with 2 reliable creeks and 83 dams suring up the supply for livestock.
There are 2 homes on Fairburn. The meticulously maintained main homestead offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 lounge rooms, a separate dining room, complete with a modern open plan kitchen and a dedicated office. The homestead is set amongst well established manicured gardens where the stone walls and expansive views are a feature.
The well maintained cottage comprises 3 bedrooms, a single bathroom, kitchen, dining and office. The elevated location captures scenic views to the north.
The working infrastructure is functional and comprises a 4 stand woolshed, cattle yards and shedding for plant and machinery.

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School catchments

Chandler Public School Primary K-6 Government 12.2km
Ebor Public School Primary K-6 Government 20.1km
Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre Combined Government 30.8km
Hernani Public School Primary K-6 Government 31.3km
Bald Blair Public School Primary K-6 Government 41.9km
The Armidale Waldorf School Combined K-11 Independent 43.4km
O'Connor Catholic College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 45.3km
Ben Venue Public School Primary K-6 Government 45.7km
The Armidale School, Peter Hall Trade Training in Schools Centre Secondary Independent 45.7km
Minimbah Primary School Primary K-6 Independent 45.8km
Newling Public School Primary K-6 Government 45.8km
The Armidale School Combined K-12 Independent 46.1km
PLC Armidale Combined K-12 Independent 46.3km
St Mary's Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 46.9km
Armidale City Public School Primary K-6 Government 47.0km
Dundurrabin Public School Primary K-6 Government 47.4km
Sandon Public School Primary K-6 Government 47.3km
OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale Combined 3-12 Independent 47.4km
Armidale Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 48.0km
New England Girls' School Combined K-12 Independent 49.2km
Guyra Central School Combined K-12 Government 51.2km
Dorrigo High School Secondary 7-12 Government 55.0km
Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Combined K-10 Independent 55.4km
Cascade Environmental Education Centre Combined Government 66.0km
Uralla Central School Combined K-12 Government 66.2km
Bowraville Central School Combined K-12 Government 71.5km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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