large acreage close to canberra

Southern Tablelands - 510 ha. property Ballallaba Springs is located 60km ( 45mins) east of Canberra Airport, 42 km to Braidwood.

A commercial operation within commuting distance to the city.Sheep, cattle and horses are currently run on this property.

Highly rated CARBON sequestration area -
Located in a high rainfall zone with soils suitable for intensive production of trees and shrubs the sequestration potential could be 26 tonnes of carbon dioxide/ha/year over 400 ha. A further 1,500 t CO2 abatement potential exists with removal of livestock.

For the lifestyle seekers, this property presents a tranquil haven - adjoins the 45,000 ha Tallaganda State Forest. Ballallaba Creek, a tributary of the Molonglo River, runs through the middle of the property. Average rainfall 803mm over the last 24 years. The highest point has an altitude of 977m and the lowest 850m. About 80% of the property is cleared and arable. The country varies from granite to river flats and shale-quartz ridges.

This Home was an exhibition home for the NSW & ACT Sustainable House Day.
Contemporary solar passive designed 3-bedroom home, solar powered with 9.5 star energy rating provides comfortable living with a very low carbon footprint .Double brick residence includes north facing, double glazed windows, open plan living, vaulted ceilings, polished concrete flooring and high quality fixtures throughout. Modern kitchen will suit the most discerning chef. Sweeping rural vistas can be enjoyed from most rooms and there is a paved outdoor entertaining area on the north and south side of the house. The home has wireless broadband connected and facilities for satellite and ADSL as well as HD TV direct from Canberra.

Infrastructure on the property includes:
* 3-stand, raised board shearing and multi-purpose machinery Boral Cyclone shed (40' X 20'), built in1989
* Solar power system, supported by generators and gas
* Bunkhouse with kitchen facilities suitable for 4 people
* New timber site office for tourism administration
* Two sets of cattle yards with head bales
* Sheep yards with drafting and drenching facilities
* Private motocross practice track including 3 practice tracks for events and 10 km of Enduro tracks
* 11 paddocks suitably fenced for cattle, sheep or horses
* 16 earth dams
* 400 hectares of pastures, comprising perennial grasses and white and sub-clovers