$2,600,000

'MESSINES'  - Your Private Country Escape, Ready for the Rural Lifestyle 1611ac

Discover your own piece of paradise at Messines, a private property just 20 minutes from Barraba. Perfectly set up for livestock, horses, or those chasing the dream of country living, this property combines modern comfort with true rural charm.

A Lifestyle Property Like No Other

Step into a brand-new, two-story country home built in 2019, designed for family living and entertaining. The home features five spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large open-plan kitchen and dining area with a timber bench and arbor, plus a separate butler’s pantry. Warmth and comfort are guaranteed with a wood fire in the living area and split system air conditioning throughout. Upstairs, the master suite offers a generous ensuite, walk-in robe, private living area, and balcony overlooking the lawn and stables — the perfect spot to watch the action on the property.

Tranquil Pastures & Native Landscapes

The property ranges from gentle valleys to steeper timbered hills, featuring approximately 85 acres cropped country and 84 acres of established subtropical pastures, with native pastures across the rest of the property. There’s potential to increase carrying capacity with additional pastures or crops, while healthy timber including Ironbark, White Box, and Yellow Box to the serene rural atmosphere.

Water & Fencing

Messines is equipped for stock, with 11 main paddocks, all in stock-proof condition. There is some water infrastructure in place as well as 8 dams and a semi-permanent creek. 

Equipped for Livestock & Horses

The property is already running an F1 Wagyu x Angus breeding program of 180–200 cows and calves annually. Supporting infrastructure includes:

Main shed: 20m x 12m, dirt floor, partially enclosed

Workshop: 20m x 6m, dirt floor, 3.5 sides enclosed

Shearing shed: 25m x 10m, 3-stand, raised wooden floor

Cattle yards: steel yards, crush, loading ramp

Stables: 5 stalls, tack room, wash bay

4 day paddocks (3 with shelters)

54m x 26m arena, timber-framed

Prime Location & Lifestyle Access

Messines is 24km from Barraba, 114km from Tamworth, and within reach of livestock markets, abattoirs, feedlots, and equine events at AELEC. Sydney is 526km to the south, Brisbane 523km to the north — giving you both isolation and accessibility.

Whether you’re seeking a tranquil rural retreat, a fully operational livestock property, or a horse enthusiast’s dream, Messines delivers the ultimate country lifestyle. Move in and start living the dream, or make it your own with endless potential.