"Messines" presents the opportunity to secure the perfect piece of paradise, privately located a short 20 minute drive from the regional town of Barraba. Nestled in the hills on just over 1,600 acres, the property boasts a brand new spacious country home surrounded by large sprawling lawn, sheds, stables, arena and more. It has everything you need to step straight in or endless potential to make it your own. Whether you are into livestock, horses or simply after your own piece of paradise "Messines" ticks every box. AREA Approximately 652.55ha / 1,611.79ac LOCATION "Messines" is situated in the North West Slopes region of Northern NSW. Situated a short 24km drive from the regional town of Barraba. Tar road and school bus access to the front gate. Located only 114km to the regional city of Tamworth which offers excellent health facilities, leading education opportunities for all ages, a wide range of competitive sports, and a variety of shopping and a domestic airport with daily flights. The property is well situated for a livestock operation with there being regular livestock markets, abattoirs, and multiple feedlots in the area. It is convenient for the equine enthusiast Tamworth being the home of the Australian Equine & Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) that facilitates everything from world class showjumping to some of Australia's highest paying Performance Horse disciplines. Ideally located being 526km North of Sydney and 523km South west of Brisbane. ACCOMMODATION A real feature of "Messines" is the spacious two story 2019 built country style home that is ready for a family to move straight into. This roomy five bedroom, 3 bathroom home has the perfect blend of modern country charm, comfort and practicality, whilst oozing some impressive wooden features throughout the house. A large open plan kitchen & dining area greets you as you walk in the front door, featuring an impressive timber bench top and arbor. This modern spacious kitchen includes a gas stove top, electric oven, ample storage and a separate butler's pantry. A large living area provides ample space for relaxing or room for child's play. The living area comes with a wood fire for heating during cooler months and has split air conditioning for dual usage. A separate office is located on the ground floor along with a combine bathroom and laundry. The master bedroom, located on the top floor, is complete with large modern ensuite consisting of a double basin, bath, double shower, toilet and a large walk-in robe. There is a separate living area upstairs, along with its own private balcony space that overlooks the lawn and horse stables, making it an ideal space for visitors or parents get away. The additional 4 bedrooms boast generous sizing, a fan and built in robes in three of the rooms. COUNTRY & PASTURE The topography ranges from soft undulating valleys to steeper country with some of this being heavily timbered. "Messines" is predominantly native pastures however there is approximately 85 acres sown down to winter oats and approximately 84 acre of established subtropical pastures. There is potential to increase the carrying capacity with the addition of more pastures or winter crop. The property has a healthy mix of timber consisting of Ironbark, White Box, and Yellow Jacket trees. FENCING The property is fenced into 11 main paddocks. All fencing is in stock proof condition with majority being a mix of plain and barbed wire. WATER Water security has been emphasised on by the current owners and there is a newly equipped solar bore that is connected to 2 x 22,500L water tanks which then gravity feed to troughs located in every paddock. In addition to the bore, there are 8 dams spread over the property and a semi permanent creek. The homestead has 3 x 22,500L rainwater tanks supplying water to it, while the lawn, garden and stables are watered via the bore. LIVESTOCK CAPACITY The current owners are running an F1 Wagyu x Angus breeding program that consists of 180 - 200 cows and calves annually running on the property. RAINFALL "Messines" is located in the New England Region of Northern New South Wales and receives an average annual rainfall of 24" - 26" (600mm - 650mm). INFRASTRUCTURE MAIN SHED -20m long x 12m wide, 2 sides enclosed and 2 sides open -Dirt floor -Iron Cladding -Ironbark wooden frame WORKSHOP - 20m long x 6m wide -Dirt floor -3.5 sides enclosed -Iron cladding -Ironbark wooden frame SHEARING SHED -25m long x 10m wide -3 Stand -Raised wooden floor -Iron cladding -Ironbark wooden frame CATTLE YARDS -Steel cattle yards -Crush -Loading ramp STABLES -5 stables - 5m long x 5m wide -Tack room on concrete floor -Concrete wash bay DAY YARDS - 4 day paddocks - 3 include shelters ARENA -54m long x 26m wide -Ironbark wooden frame -Lined with rubber