Rural

"Old Belmont" - Live Your Best Life

196 Toms Gully Road, Black Mountain NSW
87.75 hectares (217 acres)

The sale of 'Old Belmont' presents a truly unique opportunity for those seeking a premium rural lifestyle or a complete tree change.
Conveniently located just 30 km from the thriving city of Armidale, renowned for its educational excellence, 10 km from the regional township of Guyra, and only 5 km from the New England Highway and Black Mountain Roadhouse, 'Old Belmont' offers the perfect balance of country tranquillity and accessibility.

The Homestead
Privately set amongst landscaped gardens and mature trees, the beautifully restored Edwardian homestead overlooks 217 acres of prime grazing country. Extensively renovated in 2019, the residence has been thoughtfully modernised while preserving its original character and charm. The result is a stunning home that combines timeless elegance with a high level of finish.
The spacious floorplan includes four bedrooms and a dedicated office. The master suite, complete with dressing room and generous ensuite, opens directly onto the wide verandah. The additional bedrooms all feature built-in wardrobes.
The large modern kitchen includes a generous walk-in pantry and premium appliances: a Franke electric oven, gas cooktop, Bosch plate warmer, and Esse Ironheart wood stove with 5Kw wet back. An island bench with retractable bifold windows connects seamlessly to the formal dining room, making entertaining effortless.
Original features have been beautifully retained, including ornate pressed-metal ceilings in the dining room, open fireplaces, and the impressive central hallway. Expansive windows throughout the home invite natural light and frame views of the surrounding gardens.

Comfort & Efficiency
Winter warmth is assured via a recently installed Belvedere boiler (wood or gas) and a centrally located Lopi combustion heater. A hydronic system distributes heat efficiently throughout the home. Energy is supplied by a stand-alone off grid solar system with automatic backup generator, while mains power remains available.
The wide verandah, draped in grapevines and wrapping three sides of the home, provides the perfect spot to relax and take in the sweeping views and tranquillity of the estate.

The Gardens
Approached by a bitumen driveway lined with Golden and Claret Ash, the gardens are designed for year-round beauty and easy care. Mature deciduous trees provide shade in summer and brilliant autumn colour, complemented by Crab Apples, Viburnums, Camellias, Rhododendrons, roses, and perennials. Dry-stone walls and hedges complete this elegant setting.

Water Security
Water is abundant and secure. Domestic supply is captured from the homestead and woolshed (approx. 236,000 litres storage). Additional supply for gardens and stock comes from a bore and spring-fed dam, each with windmills, pumping to a 100,000-litre header tank reticulating to paddocks and garden taps. Each paddock has a trough, supported by four main dams, some also spring-fed.

Land & Infrastructure
Fertile volcanic basalt soils, long enhanced by top dressing, support established perennial pastures and clovers.