luxury farmhouse for sale Tallong, Australia

Offering a rare opportunity to secure a purpose-built equine centre superbly located on the doorstep of more than 100km of riding trails in the Wingello State Forest. Designed & built to an exacting standard by specialist equine property town planner, Darren Hogan & his wife Bec, a horse breeder & competitive rider, 'Tayen' Equine Centre boasts first-class breeding & training facilities. Set on 34 acres (13.76ha) of undulating land, double-fenced on all boundaries, 18 paddocks with 13 smaller yards & holding pens, all with new 1.4m high equine fencing & access to shade shelters with water tanks & troughs. The property is tree-lined with shelter belts between paddocks. There are also loads of ornamental plantings including fruit trees & multiple chook houses. 'Tayen' features an established paddock paradise equine track system that encourages horses to keep moving throughout the day, from shelter & water at one end of the track to paddocks or feeding yards at the other. Ideal for breeding, training or agistment, the property includes a large sand round yard, grass arena & an infinitely versatile system of yards & tracks. The property also has a large 300sqm fully insulated shed boasting a rodent-proof tack room, guest facilities, kitchenette, & a vet bay in an undercover wash area with the potential to add accommodation. Offering self-sufficiency & sustainability, the property is totally off-grid with a 54kW solar smart controlled system with backup autostart generator. 'Tayen' also boasts an abundance of water with 270,000L of rainwater storage & large dam. Complementing the equine facilities is an impressive low-set residence located on a central ridgeline to capture the all-around views across the property & paddocks. Built from concrete panels to keep internal temperatures just right, the home features three bedrooms & two bathrooms with an open-plan kitchen & dining/living area & dual-facing fireplace between the living area & the master bedroom. The home is pavilion-style with two detached structures, the main pavilion features the master bedroom & living areas, & the second pavilion features two bedrooms & bathroom. Conveniently located 10mins from the rural village of Wingello, 20mins from Bundanoon & under two hours from Sydney, 'Tayen' offers a unique opportunity to capitalise on the meticulous planning & improvements of the current owners over many years to create a truly first-class horse breeding & training stud in the Southern Highlands.