Set in a blue ribbon belt in the Hall region is this wonderful fertile property consisting of 74 beautiful hectares (approx. 182 acres). Offering a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle but within an easy commute of Canberra this excellent farm is set up to run cattle, sheep or horses and is amongst some of the finest properties and country in the district, with the present owners farming the land for the past 30 years. As you arrive you are greeted by a beautiful treelined driveway leading you down to the homestead that is tucked away in a private and serene setting, with the property also providing outstanding views through to the Brindabellas and beyond.

Homestead:

The large versatile older style character filled home offering approx. 300 sqm of formal and informal living is designed to cater for a relaxed style of living or gracious entertaining with ample room for all to enjoy the lifestyle on offer. The homestead itself consists of five bedrooms, extensive living areas, two bathrooms and a large sunroom with a separate studio/office/teenager's retreat providing the perfect place to work from home or an ideal area for the kids to relax. Other features include hydronic heating, fireplace, high ceilings, ample storage, eat in kitchen and a mixture of stone and cypress timber flooring. The home is nestled amongst delightful established leafy gardens, with an abundance of lovely trees and shrubs surrounding the home, creating a glorious environment on any given day. In the immediate vicinity of the home is a full size tennis court, large farm sheds, stables and rain water tanks. The water supply system to the homestead is collected from the large roof areas of the homestead and farm buildings, with a rain water tank capacity to store about 150,000 litres.

Farm facilities:

Benview has four main paddocks stretching around the property with a fifth paddock in the centre, with each of these paddocks having its own dam. There is also a second reticulated water system supplying dam and spring water to all of the smaller paddocks and around the homestead.

There are two springs and six dams with an older shearing shed (power connected) about 300 metres from the homestead (currently being utilised as storage for stock feed). The land has been pasture improved and has the capacity to run over 3 DSE sheep to the acre (approx) or cattle equivalent. The property is gently undulating, extremely easy to run and has been beautifully maintained with excellent fencing throughout the property.

Location:

The property is located at the end of Dog Trap Road with access off the Barton Highway into to Kaveneys Road and is approximately 12 minutes to the Historic Village of Hall and 30 minutes to the city centre of Canberra with a sealed road almost all the way to your entrance.

History:

Benview was owned by Samuel Davis in the 1880's. Samuel was a descendant of George and Mary Davis, also known as Granny Davis. Mary was transported to Australia in 1814 for stealing a gold watch. George was also transported to Australia in 1813, for a failed bid to help eight Frenchman escape from England. Around 1828 George and Granny Davis took up a grant of land at Gounyan near Yass in New South Wales. The Davis family subsequently acquired much more land around Yass, including what is now Benview. It provides powerful images of the Australian countryside as it has been since the first white settlement in 1788.

Benview is a quiet peaceful place. From Dog Trap Road which is along a ridge line, it slopes gently downhill towards the north. The east and west sides are slightly raised so that no buildings on neighbouring properties look across Benview.

Please note: Further infomation is available at Benview.com

Features include:
* Lovely rural property within an easy commute of Canberra
* Peaceful and idyllic lifestyle
* Occupied by the current owners for 30 years
* 74 hectares (approx 182 acres) - of terrific fertile land
* Ideal for sheep, cattle or horses
* Two springs and 6 dams
* Older style rambling weather board homestead with expansive living and two bathrooms
* Separate home office/studio/teenager's retreat
* Separate kitchen/meals
* Higher than average ceilings
* Lovely established gardens with beautiful shady trees
* Full size tennis court
* Beautiful treelined entrance
* Older style shearing shed with power
* Large farm sheds
* Ample water - large rainwater tanks
* Great opportunity for those looking for a unique, quality lifestyle
* Approximately 1 Kilometre of frontage to Dog Trap Road