4 Banksia Court Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582

Refined Country living with Established Equestrian Facilities

Adjoining the residents' wildlife sanctuary in Murrumbateman's prestigious Merryville Park Estate, 4 Banksia Court combines a beautifully presented family home with a purposed equestrian set up.


Located just 25 minutes from Canberra the property is set 2.78 acres and provides ample space for the fully established and relaxed country lifestyle that you've been searching for.


The 310m2 residence comprises 213 m² of internal living space, a 59m² enclosed conservatory and a 38 m² attached garage.


All 4 bedrooms have built-in robes, including a 28 m² master suite with an ensuite, dual robes and sliding-door access to the home's sun drenched spa patio.


The lifestyle heart of the home consists of a 47 m² kitchen, meals and family area that connects directly to the enclosed conservatory and gardens.


The modern kitchen features Bosch appliances, an induction cooktop, stone benchtops and a breakfast bar, with generous meal preparation and general storage spaces. The kitchen was designed around toned good looks and an efficient workflow.


Mostly glazed and fully tiled, the conservatory provides the home with a sensational entertaining space, and a day-to-day extension to the internal living areas.


Along with having its own built-in barbecue, extractor hood and tapped water, it opens to the six-person spa patio.


Other keynote features include a separate 47 m² formal lounge and dining room with a wall-mounted electric fireplace, a modern family bathroom with a separate toilet, a practical laundry/mud room and quality finishes.


Whether you enjoy relaxed home-based riding or prefer the more synchronised cross-discipline events, the equestrian setup is perfect for keeping your horses on block and saddling up whenever it suits you.


The facilities include a fully fenced 40 × 20 m sand dressage arena, two stables with covered day/saddling yards, secure tack and feed storage, a wash bay and dedicated horse-float parking.


The stables connect to five paddocks of varying sizes, each with a plumbed rainwater trough.


A 12-foot stock gate provides direct access to Merryville Park Estate's wildlife sanctuary and bridle trail. You can enjoy riding beyond the property's fences without floating up.


This picturesque reserve's large dam, with its island and splashing aquatic birdlife, creates a peaceful setting for walks and picnics. Pull up a chair with a coffee and just watch the windmill spin to the rhythm of a warm breeze.


4 Banksia is also a property with endless possibilities. The property's level to mildly undulating block offers scope for additional shedding and equestrian facilities.


Also, the R5 zoning permits dual occupancy, subject to council approval (STCA), providing potential for a second residence.


Essentially, with its superbly presented family home, practical horse facilities and direct access to the estate's recreation areas, 4 Banksia Court offers a well-rounded country lifestyle.


Property Technical Specifications


· Residence: Established in 2005; 213 m² of internal living space, 59 m² of enclosed conservatory and 38 m² of attached garage. Total residence area: 310 m²/33.3 squares

- 4 bedrooms with robes, including a 28 m² master suite with dual robes, ensuite and direct access to the spa/sun patio

- 47 m² central kitchen, meals and family room with direct access to the alfresco conservatory

- modern, fully equipped kitchen with Bosch appliances, induction cooktop, stone breakfast bar and benchtops, and ample preparation and storage space

- 47 m² formal lounge and dining room with a wall-mounted feature fireplace

- family bathroom with a separate toilet

- 59 m² fully enclosed, tiled alfresco conservatory with a built-in barbecue, extractor hood and tapped water; direct access to the tiled sun patio with a six-person spa

- laundry/mud room with storage and a fridge/freezer nook

- quality finishes and inclusions, including LED lighting & easy-care tiled & vinyl flooring

· Garaging: Attached double garage with internal access, plus easy access & parking for large vehicles & trailers

· Climate control: Three-zone reverse-cycle air conditioning & a feature electric fireplace.

· Hot water: Solar system with an electric booster

· Equestrian infrastructure:

- fully fenced 40 × 20m sand dressage arena

- 5 livestock paddocks with rainwater troughs & a 12-foot gate to the Merryville Park Estate common area & riding trail

- Colorbond stable block with two lined 3 × 3.8 m boxes, fluorescent lighting, plumbing & concrete floors, plus covered day/saddling yards at the front

- Secure tack room/hay shed with a concrete pad & lighting

- cold-water wash bay with a concrete pad

- horse-float parking bay with a concrete pad

· Gardens: easy-care grounds with open lawns, raised garden beds & retaining walls

· Potable water: In-ground concrete rainwater tanks with total storage of 220,000 litres / 48,400 gallons, plumbed to the home, stables & paddocks

· Non-potable water: Merryville Park community title water supply of 220,000 litres per year

· Sewerage: Bio-septic system

· Dual occupancy: Permitted under the property's R5 zoning, subject to council approval (STCA)

· Block: 1.125 hectares / 2.78 acres of level to mildly undulating land, suitable for horses, alpacas, sheep and orchards

· Council rates and zoning: Yass Valley Council rates of $2,204.60 per year; R5 Large Lot Residential zoning

· Community title fees: Approximately $600 per year, covering the non-potable water supply and maintenance of common recreation areas and the equestrian trail

· Services: Letter mail delivery five days a week and household waste/recycling collection at the front gate. School bus services to Canberra and Yass stop at the corner of Acacia Way and McIntosh Circuit. FTTN NBN is available

· Location: Closed-road setting, four minutes to Murrumbateman village, 25 minutes to Canberra's northern areas and 14 minutes to Yass township