"Thalbrook", Armidale, 2350

Nature lover’s paradise just 25 km from Armidale

Seeking a retreat? Then consider “Thalbrook”, home to koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and wedge-tailed eagles to name a few.

Whilst there is no approved dwelling on-site, the groundwork has been done. Perched high on a central ridge are two sheds, one currently under construction conforming to dwelling standards. Another site just below this has room for a more elaborate home. The possibilities are only bounded by your imagination.

Topography ranges from gently undulating to steeper timbered hill country with approx. 15% cleared (50ha/123ac) and previously used for sheep farming. There are 5 paddocks in the cleared areas, with the rest of the property unfenced internally.

With elevation rising from approximately 1050m ASL in the south-west corner to 1220m ASL near the southern boundary with an average elevation of approximately 1130m ASL, “Thalbrook” experiences a cool temperate climate with average annual rainfall of approximately 770mm/year and the occasional snowfall. Soils include yellow earths/loams (Kandosols and Kurosols) locally termed Traprock soils, and there is also a small section of basalt soil in the north-east corner.

Water supply includes 10 gravity fed dams across the property, as well as 2 x 110,000 litre Colorbond water tanks and 2 x 5000 litre under-deck water tanks (230,000 litres combined tank water), all tanks are full as of 1 July 2026.

Improvements include:

• Recently completed gravel road from Herbert Park Road to property boundary.
• 18 x 9m Colorbond shed – half the shed is setup as a weekender with solar hot water and power, two rooms (one with mezzanine level for storage), wood-fired heater, shower, kitchen and external composting toilet. The other half of the shed is setup as a workshop with storage racks and cupboards.
• Solar panels and batteries – 3300kw 24v, generates 240V, backup generator, lithium batteries, SMA inverters.
• 12 x 9m Colorbond shed – part built “shouse” built to lock-up stage with large front deck and 2 x 5000 litre under deck water tanks. Could be used to build an approved dwelling subject to council approval.
• 2 x 110,000 litre Colorbond water tanks.
• 6 x 3m transportable office – setup as mushroom growing laboratory with lights, air conditioning, and separate sterile room with flow hood.
• 4 x 5m greenhouse – with shelving.
• 6 x 3m dual dog run – 6 x 3m Colorbond carport fully enclosed with vermin mesh.
• 3 x 3m garden shed – used as feed/tack shed.
• 20m round yard and 6 x 3m Colorbond horse shelter.
• large fully enclosed chook run.
• orchard trees including apple, peaches, almond, plum, cherry and pomegranate.
• olive trees.

“Thalbrook” is in the rural locality of Thalgarrah, and is situated approx. 25km north-east of the major regional centre of Armidale, mid-way between Sydney and Brisbane with direct flights to both. Armidale is a major educational centre with the New England University and three private boarding schools.

For further information or to arrange an inspection of “Thalbrook”, please contact Graham MacDougall on 0412 220 302.