35 Sheehan Road, Hoskinstown

Exceptional 40-Acre Lifestyle Property – Rural Comfort Meets Modern Sustainability

Set on a picturesque 40-acre parcel, this unique lifestyle property offers the perfect blend of tranquillity, versatility, and modern amenities. Ideally suited to those seeking space to spread out, or a self-sufficient rural escape, this address presents an exceptional opportunity. Enjoy sweeping views, abundant water features, and all the advantages of established infrastructure in a peaceful country setting. The equestrian facilities also make this an especially appealing property for someone with a passion for horses. The three established dwellings make this a great place for multi-generational living to share with friends, family or invited guests. Alternatively, this could be a great opportunity for an investor wanting to set up a farm-stay business. With nine paddocks, a wildlife dam with wombats and echidnae, a creekbed, resident animals and birdlife, there is plenty of country magic for visitors to discover.

The heart of the property is a generous 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom farmhouse, currently undergoing thoughtful renovations to enhance comfort and style. The expansive living room is ideal for relaxing with family or entertaining guests, and features a slow combustion fireplace. The extended kitchen boasts ample bench space, 900mm gas stove with electric oven, and a butler’s pantry that doubles as a sunny breakfast room to start your day. On the opposite side of the other bedrooms in the farmhouse, the newly-carpeted master suite is a parents’ retreat, featuring a luxuriously renovated ensuite and a walk-in dressing room for outfitting indulgence. There is a reverse-cycle air conditioner in both the main living area and the master suite for year-round comfort and instant gas hot water to the house.

The Terrace is a gorgeously done shed conversion with two well-presented bedrooms, bathroom and a lovely kitchen. The generously proportioned living area with its slow combustion fire in the main living area is the perfect place to get cosy, when the weather is cold outside. The pergola to the front and the enclosed veranda at the rear mean that there is plenty of space to spread out here. Situated at a nice distance from the main Farmhouse, The Terrace is perfectly suited as a guesthouse for a visiting family or a grannyflat for parents looking for some independent living.

The Cabin is a clever, eco-friendly, container conversion. Designed to be both comfortable and sustainable, The Cabin has 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom with an eco-toilet, reverse-cycle air conditioning and internet connection. With its own private parking and nicely sited at a distance behind some trees, the Cabin would make a perfect teenager retreat or offers a great guest option for a single or couple.

There is also a Powered Site set-up nearby with its own fenced area, 2,500L water tank, and a partially completed deck. This site has the flexibility to accommodate short-stay caravans or drop in another long-stay tiny house for rental income, invited guests or the extended family.

The property has outbuidings galore. Firstly, there is a four-bay machinery shed, which is comprised of a double enclosed bay and two open bays. Currently used as a workshop, The Shed offers ample space to operate a business, set up a serious hobby space, store farming machinery, or just keep the big-boy toys out of the weather. Nearby is a top-notch woodshed.

As well as the wild animals and birdlife who are attracted to the big dam and have chosen this property as their home, there are plenty of structures here for animals of the domestic kind. For those who appreciate a steady supply of fresh eggs, there are three chicken yards comfortably housing up to 24 chickens. A large dog yard and comfy dog shed provide protection and security for a pack of hounds.

For those who like to, or have dreamt of, growing your own produce year-round, there are two open shadehouse-greenhouses, one thoughtfully equipped with raised garden beds.

Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the powered stables complete with four stalls, an indoor wash bay, and a dedicated tack and feed area. There are three primary horse-suitable paddocks already in place, and plenty of room to re-structure the other paddocks for further use or other livestock.

Clever use has been made of the landscape, and the property has been thoughtfully designed with a view to sustainable living and self-sufficiency. Water is abundant, with two large dams, one smaller dam, and two scenic ponds enhancing the landscape and supporting livestock or irrigation. The three dwellings each have water tanks attached. The Farmhouse has two 22,400L water tanks, The Terrace (granny flat) utilises two 10,000L tanks, and The Cabin has 15,000L available from its two tanks. While the property is connected to the grid, the impressive 15gW solar panel array dramatically reduces your energy costs and the property’s carbon footprint.

Beautifully maintained gardens and inner lawns are serviced by an efficient underground watering system supplied by the main dam to ensure that the home circle of the property looks lush and vibrant year-round irrespective of rainfall. A young stone fruit orchard near the homesite is already delivering delicious home-grown produce. While a 20-year-old olive grove offers the promise of home-grown oil or table olives for those who are patient.

Nestled in picturesque surrounds and a supportive country community, this property enjoys a prime location in Hoskinstown. Walking distance to church and the Rural Fire Service, the town and big city comforts are not out of reach. This is peaceful rural living on the doorstep of the nation’s capital. It is a 15-minute drive to Bungendore with its local shops and cafes, a 20-minute drive to Queanbeyan, and less than 40 minutes’ drive to The Canberra Hospital and Woden Valley Plaza. And, if you need to fly in and fly out for the weekend, Canberra Airport is just 31 minutes away.

The combination of ample space for family living, flexible guest accommodation, outstanding equestrian infrastructure, sustainable design and natural rural charm make this 40-acre property probably one-of-a-kind. This is a rare lifestyle opportunity for those dreaming of a tranquil tree change or walk-in-ready hobby farm. The property also offers plenty of opportunities as well for the business-minded family.

Improvements made since the current owners purchased in 2019:
- Solar panel array
- Expanded Chicken yards & dog run/shed
- Additional water tank to granny flat
- Second bedroom & updated kitchen to granny flat
- Front pergola & back veranda additions to granny flat
- Internal cladding & insulation to granny flat
- New windows & doors added to granny flat
- New slow combustion fireplaces to farmhouse & granny flat
- New reverse-cycle air-conditioning units added to Farmhouse master suite & cabin
- Eco-toilet added to cabin
- Enclosure of back deck & expanded kitchen in Farmhouse
- Update & conversion of master suite with dressing room & larger luxury ensuite (nearly completed)
- French doors added to living area in Farmhouse
- Raised garden beds added to one of the greenhouses
- New fire pump located on primary dam and connected to garden water system
- Instant gas hot water systems added to both Farmhouse & granny flat
- Powered site set up for visiting caravans or a future tiny-house installation
- 2,500L water tank & partially completed deck set up for visiting caravans or a future tiny-house installation
- Satellite internet via Starlink installed with extenders to ensure wifi coverage across the property
- New eco-septic installed and linked to old system
- Some of the paint, flooring & finishes in the Farmhouse have been updated
- Horse feeding rail in front horse paddock
- Round bale feeder in small inner horse paddock
- Horse feeding rail in two stable stalls
- Tack hooks installed outside two stable stalls
- Flock of geese added to keep down grass on property (two breeding pairs, now eight adults and nine goslings this spring – one or two clutches laid each August on the island in the main dam)

We will be inviting expressions of interest, but before then we invite you to come and inspect the rural charm and rich functionality of this property. As there are eight paddocks, three dwellings and 15 hectares to inspect, we recommended that you allow yourself 90 minutes for your inspection. A paddock map will be provided at the gate. If you stay to the end, there will be tea and quite probably the best homemade ANZACs you've ever had, plus a chance to have your questions answered authoritatively.

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