360 Schultz Road Billys Creek, NSW

Most of New South Wales is currently drought declared, but someone overlooked the Dorrigo Plateau which gets around two metres of rain a year. This 30-acre (12.14ha) cattle property and hazelnut orchard at Billy's Creek, is just 30km from the amenities and services of the town of Dorrigo, and right on the school bus route. Nestled among rolling green hills and lush rainforest, the property includes a spring-fed dam, colourbond shed, zero-turn Husquvarna ride-on mower and Iseki diesel tractor-slasher to keep the abundant grass away from the nut trees. It also has two water tanks and is DA approved for a house. It would be ideal for a hobby farmer who wants to have space and tranquillity or a family that wants to put down roots. Past owners have planted a splendid orchard of 500 Hazelnut trees which has the potential for truffle inoculation and the remainder is under agistment. Mild winters and temperate summers (30-32degrees) offer many other innovative possibilities for self-sufficiency or additional income. Ultimately, this is property that also offers food for the soul and the blessings of nature.