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Price Range: $1,300,000-$1,400,000 Something Really Special This very special property is 98 acres of lifestyle nirvana complete with walking trails, motorbike tracks and a freshwater stream in the nearby National Park to fish out of. You will be inspired to get out into the fresh country air and every weekend will feel like a holiday. Hidden away is a large modern home with rustic vibes. You will fall in love with the cathedral ceilings, exposed timber beams, shiplap walls and eye catching views from every window. Entertaining won’t be a problem, there is more than enough room for everyone to admire the sunset while camped around the wood fire. Reliable water is another real feature with four rainwater tanks, a bore and a large dam just below the house. There is a large lock up 5 car shed with power, perfect for those weekend projects and somewhere to store all of the family’s toys. This is your chance to own a piece of paradise. Let us arrange an inspection for you to see for yourself.

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39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 | PFISHER.COM.AU IN ADDITION TO OPEN HOMES, ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED BY PRIVATE INSPECTION OR VIDEO CALL, JUST CONTACT THE AGENT.

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338 SANDY CREEK ROAD, MOLONG

PRICE GUIDE: $799,000 - $849,000

COUNTRY LIVING IN MODERN STYLE If your family is looking for more space to enjoy the outdoors and soak in the serenity of rural living every day, then this could be your dream home. A mere 7 minutes from Molong and an easy 30 minutes from Orange, this beautifully modern homestead sits on 12.3 acres (approx.) with the verandah nicely framing the view of peaceful rural surrounds. There is room for all the family to live life and relax in comfort with two living areas, four big bedrooms and two bathrooms. The large kitchen with its stunning island bench will make mealtimes a delight every day.

The spacious living area is wonderfully open and light with views of the gorgeous vista from every window. It opens onto the verandah and al-fresco area perfect for enjoying BBQ’s and soaking up the peace and quiet that comes with having no close neighbours. The outside features are a real asset with big shed, solar panels, water tank, bore and pump and sheep yards already in place making it easy for you to run some sheep or have a horse or two. Don’t miss out on your dream home, CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789 inspections are easily arranged.

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OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 JULY 10.15-10.45 READY TO GO NOW Here’s a great opportunity for someone that wants a home ready to go right now. The makeover is complete with new flooring throughout, new window coverings, fresh paint inside and out, both the kitchen and bathroom present very well, and everything is neat, tidy and functional. If you’re looking for a home to live in straight away, then here it is ready to go now. Perhaps you’re an investor looking for a great return then consider this – the property would rent in the current rental market for between $310-$330 a week. Both bedrooms have built-in wardrobes with another 3rd room suitable for an office or nursery. An ideal size backyard with a lock up garage and good all-round fencing provides a neat, sweet, complete package.

CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

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HAMPTONS STYLE SHOWPIECE This Hamptons style home is a true showpiece. From the picket fence to the raised portico and beyond this modern home has been designed to perfection. The cladding and painted brick exterior is contemporary and appealing, and the pretty blue front door invites you inside where the features of this home continue to amaze. The split level creates an impressive ceiling height through the open plan kitchen living and dining area with views across the covered al fresco area towards Mt Canobolas. The kitchen is beautifully appointed and has a butler’s pantry. There is a huge master suite with walk-in robe and luxurious ensuite. The three other bedrooms are all oversized, the family bathroom is a delight and there is a media room perfect for cosy movie nights. The front and back yards are low maintenance with high quality artificial turf and easy care gardens. With its thoughtful design and modern appeal this home is a must see.

CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417

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PRICE RANGE OF $1,400,000 TO $1,500,000

OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 JULY 11.45-12.15 A LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE This beautiful property on 5 acres (approx.) is just 10 minutes from the CBD and less than 5 minutes to the hospital but feels like it’s worlds away. You will love the tranquil ambience of the rural setting with gorgeous views of Gosling Creek. Beautifully elevated, the four bedroom family home has been meticulously updated.

There are new carpets and floorboards, it has been fully repainted and the bathrooms are brand new. There are two large living areas, separate dining room and a tastefully updated kitchen. The main bedroom has a walk-in-wardrobe, ensuite and a convenient office or nursery. All the other bedrooms are generous in size with built ins. The magic continues outside with the gazebo, inground swimming pool and sunken firepit area providing numerous areas in which to host gatherings.

The property also boasts a fully powered 6-bay shed, low maintenance gardens, beautiful landscaping, one paddock with a dam and a licensed bore. This amazing property really must be seen to truly appreciate this little piece of paradise.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 | PFISHER.COM.AU IN ADDITION TO OPEN HOMES, ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED BY PRIVATE INSPECTION OR VIDEO CALL, JUST CONTACT THE AGENT.

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OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 JULY 11.00-11.30 EXECUTIVE TOWNHOUSE IN PRIVATE COMMUNITY Tucked away in a quiet, private complex is this executive townhouse. There is an abundance of space, you can downsize your life without feeling like you’re jeopardizing your living space. The home has been thoughtfully designed to catch the sun, offering a large open plan kitchen/living/dining area with a north facing alfresco entertaining area. The master bedroom offers a large walk-in wardrobe and lovely ensuite in modern charcoal, grey and white tones. Down the hall you will find two large bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, large stylish bathroom with a tub big enough to have a decent soak in. For winter months there is ducted gas heating and a split system air conditioner in the living room. Also setting this townhouse apart from others is its large double garage, elevated position, and low maintenance secure back yard. All you need to do is move in! Hurry! It won’t last long.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

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15 BUNDARRA CRESCENT

$355,000 -$385,000

This home has a very flexible floorplan that allows either a 3 bedroom with 2 living areas or a 4 bedroom with 1 living area configuration. The bedrooms are a generous size and both the lounge and family areas are spacious. The kitchen has a gas stove, heating is a reverse cycle system in the lounge room and a gas bayonet heater outlet in the family room. The bathroom has a shower over bath, a toilet and there’s another handy second toilet. Outside you’ll find a private Al-fresco area, garden shed and carport.

CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

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31 OBLEY STREET, CUMNOCK

$199,000

Located just 1.5km from the Molong town centre and an easy 25 minutes to Orange this large block is 5,133 sqm or over an acre in size. This block provides an excellent chance to build your dream home with an acreage feel and town convenience. The block is fully fenced and has some large established trees as well as some cleared areas ideal for a house site. A larger adjacent block may be available if preferred.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

$380,000

Here is an opportunity to own a one stop shop in the community of Cumnock. The building that is home to Cumnock’s General Store boasting a Post Office, Service Station, Cafe, Supermarket, Bottle Shop and Hardware Store all in one is up for sale on a WIWO basis. What a great opportunity to be your own boss and put your own touch on a very well established business. There are many inclusions in and around the building that facilitate the running of the General Store.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

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1554 PEABODY ROAD, MOLONG

CHARACTER, CHARM & CONVENIENCE This dreamy Californian bungalow sits in a very desirable location and is filled with character and charm. This double brick beauty retains gorgeous period features like leadlight windows, picture rails, high ceilings and decorative cornices and that classic feel is nicely complemented by a calming colour palette and some tasteful updating including central gas heating and a split system as well. The kitchen is nicely updated with stainless steel appliances and a timber island bench. The bathroom is modern and fresh and there is a bonus second toilet. There are two bedrooms, a large dining/sitting room with a brick fireplace and a huge living room at the back with skylights and double French doors opening onto the very private courtyard. The walled outdoor space is a nice mix of paving and lawn and is surrounded by hedges. You can leave the car in the carport and easily walk to town, TAFE or the new DPI offices. This lovely property is perfectly suited to Airbnb, downsizers, professionals or young families looking to enjoy inner CBD living.

CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417 You know it will not last long.

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14 COPELAND ST, STUART TOWN

$499,000 - $549,000

This lovely home has a light filled interior with gorgeous garden views from every window. There is an abundance of living space with a formal lounge and dining room plus open plan kitchen, meals and family area. The kitchen has a huge walk-in pantry and lots of bench space. The main bedroom has an ensuite and there are three other bedrooms with built-ins and a handy three way bathroom. On a big block of 2,470sqm, the outside is a treat with a huge covered entertaining area and a big double shed.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

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14 GAREMA ROAD

$399,000

First home buyers and investors should consider this property as a wonderful opportunity to step onto the property ladder or to add to your existing portfolio.

The three bedroom home has been updated with fresh paint and the bathroom has been fully renovated. The kitchen is in good condition, there is a handy second toilet and split system air conditioners in each bedroom and the living area. The backyard is secure with a single garage and carport. It is estimated that Investors could expect to receive around $410-$430 per week in rent.

CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417

24 BANK STREET, MOLONG

$149,000

This is an opportunity to own a piece of Molong history. Molong is enjoying a time of growth and now is the perfect time to invest. The art deco façade, ready to be restored, could be truly beautiful. With some imagination and hard work there is plenty of scope within the interior of the building to create a space for your business. This property lends itself to many types of business ventures, so if you have ever dreamed of your own business have a look at this one.

CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789

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IDEAL LOCATION FOR AN ENTERPRISE

A commercial premises located on a high traffic corridor close to the CBD currently run as the iconic Bissy’s Café.

With several dining areas, a modern kitchen and a delightful outdoor sitting area, this premises is perfectly set us as café/restaurant.

At the rear is a studio and an abundant fruit garden.

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The blocks are zoned B6 Enterprise Corridor and are level and ready to develop for your successful business or investment.

Land sizes available from 2,045 m2 to 3,559 m2 Please contact our office for further details.

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Former 50 seat restaurant with plenty of potential.

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PRIME CORNER LOCATION FIRST FLOOR

POPULAR SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET

Located in a very busy section of Summer Street on the favoured sunny side of the street.

Ideal position and set up for for a busy retail outlet.

Total floor area: 249.6 m2 approx. (including a 77.4 m2 storage area).

RENT: $112,000 P.A. + GST & OUTGOINGS

• Grand stairwell with easy grade • Long term Lease available

• 6 rooms plus own kitchen and common amenities

RENT: $30,000 PER ANNUM + GST

Approx. 300 m2 of floor space in this well presented commercial shop in Summer Street.

Currently set up as an office complex this premises would also be ideal as a retail shop.

Has good staff amenities and reverse cycle air conditioning though out.

RENT: $90,000 P.A. + GST & OUTGOINGS

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE Congratulations to our local girl Edwina for COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE ATTRACTIVE SHOWROOM / OFFICE / WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE / SHOWROOM CLOSE TO A FANTASTIC RETAIL OPPORTUNITY WITH HIGHWAY EXPOSURE MITCHELL HIGHWAY representing Australia in the Hockeyroos. Good luck COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

Natural light filled premises from extensive glass window frontage.

Features internal offices, staff kitchen & bathrooms.

Adjoining warehouse area has high roller door access. Total Floor area: 370 m2 approx.

Open plan design with high roller door access.

Situated in an attractive quality built complex.

Has its own staff bathrooms. Floor area: 410 m2 approx.

Located in a very busy section of Summer Street on the favoured sunny side of the street.

Ideal position and set up for for a busy retail outlet.

Total floor area: 249.6 m2 approx. (including a 77.4 m2 storage area).

RENT: $43,200.00 P.A. + GST & OUTGOINGS

RENT: $56, 280 P.A. + GST & OUTGOINGS

RENT: $112,000 P.A. + GST & OUTGOINGS

IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR PROPERTY 6362 5999 or John 0417 887 738 / Chris 0417 626 361 24

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12 TORULOSA WAY, ORANGE 3

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• Perfect first home buyer or Investment opportunity.

• Generous size bedrooms, all with built ins.

• Two large living areas and ducted gas heating throughout and a reverse cycle spit system.

• Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass splashback and gas cooking.

• You could retain the current tenant or move in and make it your own home.

KATIE CHRISTOPHERSON 0400 637 559 katie@williamsmachin.com.au

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Two bedroom unit, one room with built-in.

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Well maintained brick veneer home.

Quiet cul de sac location in South Orange.

Newly installed central heating.

Pets on application.

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SETTING ORANGE’S FUTURE AT AUGUST

SOLUTIONS SUMMIT

Solutions Summit asking the questions, not giving the answers, Orange Residents and Ratepayers Association mayoral candidate, Amanda Spalding with Team ORRAnge for September’s Council poll.

Right questions are almost as important for the future of Orange as the correct answers, Amanda Spalding believes.

To this purpose, the Orange Residents and Ratepayers Association mayoral candidate is hosting a “Solutions Summit” in early August for anyone interested in the future of the Colour City.

The summit is part of the “listening tour” for the Association’s seven-person Team ORRAnge ticket for September’s Council elections. Head of the ticket, Amanda is also the “Mayor” of Orange City Life’s "the Council Game".

September’s Local Government Elections will offer local residents and ratepayers new opportunities to set the agenda for the next Council, she believes.

The Colour City, she says has changed dramatically since the last Council election in 2017, and now is the time for fresh ideas and new blood.

“In March, we did a local workshop for our vision of the future of Orange, and we decided when we launched our Team ORRAnge, that we’d go on a listening tour,” Amanda explained.

“We wanted to hear people’s views and decided

to hold a solutions summit to invite people to come and tell us what they believe the issues are.”

a range of potential solutions for Council and relevant bodies to investigate.

• New schools

The event is designed to utilise the “wisdom of crowds” by allowing for a diversity of viewpoints to be put-forward on what many see as one of the most important local government elections in decades.

“We want people to have their say so members of the public are welcome to come along. If you are coming along, please let us know by July 31, so we can organise the meeting to make the most of the time available.”

• Achieving the best possible public value for Orange residents and ratepayers.

‘We often hear from people who feel that the current Council does not listen to potential solutions for the issues that we are facing now and into the future.

“If you’re not able to come along to the Summit, ORRA would love to hear from you by email to: orra2800@gmail.com or letters to President, Orange Residents and Ratepayers Association, PO Box 1404, Orange, NSW 2800, or call me for a chat,” Amanda said.

“So, we decided to invite people to come-along to raise issues and consider solutions that could be turned into actions by the next elected Council,’ Amanda said.

Everyone with a view to the future of our fair city is invited to the free event being held at Orange Ex-Services Club.

“The goal of the meeting is to shortlist the issues the Orange local government area faces in the short, medium and long-term and come-up with

Issues already identified for consideration at the Solutions Summit include: • Water security • Housing affordability • Long term planning • Regional leadership • Local jobs

• Community safety, and

Refreshments will be provided at the end of the meeting (if COVID restrictions allow).

“We’re open to everyone coming along; the solutions are out-there, it’s simply a matter of getting people into the room so that they can have their say,” Frances Kinghorne, number two on the ticket for Team ORRAnge said.

The Orange Residents and Ratepayers Solutions Summit runs from 7pm on Wednesday, August 4 at the Orange Ex-Services Club.

Those attending will need to register beforehand to ensure compliance with current coronavirus restrictions.

For further information and to register, contact Amanda Spalding on 0417 288 246 or go to: orra2800@gmail.com

If you are considering selling your property, then a free market appraisal is your first easy step.

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HistoryTALKING with HELEN McANULTY

“As I pondered very weary o’er volume long and dreary-For the plot was void of interest -’twas the Postal Guide in fact.

There I learned the true location, distance, size and population Of each township, town and village in the radius of the act.”

A.B. Paterson.

Paterson was remembering his early experiences in the Post Office, which he apparently found unutterably boring, but it was obviously necessary for an employee in those days to be familiar with the geography of Australia.

Over a century later, things have changed dramatically.

On the morning of September, 11, 2001, more than twenty calls were made from United Airlines Flight 93 as it flew over Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

These mobile calls were from terrified passengers to alert family and friends that the aircraft was being hijacked. Tragically, the plane crashed, killing all on board in the worst act of terrorism the world had yet known.

The calls that were made that day were part of a complex web of communication that encircles the earth.

Many elements are woven into that web, from telephone poles on country roads to hi-tech communication satellites, from buried cables and relay towers, to pocket-sized devices that carry voices and images around the world in an instant.

Since he began to walk the earth, man (and woman) have used all sorts of ways to communicate, from grunting and gestures, to words and speech.

fire, they put in endless hours” Our newest member, Audrey, delighted us all by revealing that she had been one of those telephonists in Millthorpe.

Telephones as much as the printing press had done centuries before.

Manners and customs and even social relationships changed to the extent that today, many people are permanently attached to their mobile phones.

The Oral History Group thought back to a simpler time when not everyone had access to a phone and, when they did, there could be quite a few problems.

Most of the people in our group had no telephone at all when they were growing-up.

“There was a big red phone box on the corner when I lived in Maroubra,” said Dee. “It cost tuppence for a phone call”.

“When I lived in Cargo as a girl, no-one had a phone,” Barbara told us. “If there was an emergency, people rang the Post Office and they ran to deliver the message.”

“People would often listen in to your conversation.

We used to call it ‘earwigging’ and you would shout: ‘Someone is listening in!’

And you would hear ‘click click click’ as all the phones were being put-down.

We had about 120 miles of line and, after a flood, you would ride your line to make sure you had contact with other people.

I was straining-up the last break when someone used the phone .

The magnetos put out a lot of volts and delivered quite a shock!”

Tom was one of the fortunate ones who actually did have a phone, but there were drawbacks.

Often, if you wanted a certain person they would say: “I’d try later if I were you.

They’ve just gone down to feed the pigs”.

“We were the only people with a phone in a small town”, said Tom.

Dee was working on an Information Desk of a big hotel in the city when she was rung by someone who obviously was not aware what sort of information she gave-out.

Then Alexander Graham Bell came-up with an entirely different idea by sending his message using the human voice.

Dick’s family had a phone because his father ran a garage.

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Tim, who has long experience living in the bush, knew all about this.

Telephonists on manual phones were a great help in so many ways.

“We kids hated it when the phone rang at night and we would have to run in the dark to deliver the message.”

This revolutionised communication

And then there were party-lines which meant sharing your line with others in the district.

Dot, who lived on an isolated farm out of Eugowra, would go to a neighbours if a phone call was essential.

When Samuel Morse invented a way of sending his code through electric impulses, telegraphy was born.

And so the telephone made its debut.

height,” he said.

“It was on the wall in a wooden cabinet.

You had to turn a handle before you spoke and you could adjust the speaker to your

“Can you tell me how many nuts and bolts are in the Harbour Bridge?” asked a childish voice.

“The telephonists on the manual phones were the unsung heroes,” said John Bowler.

“If there was an emergency like a flood or a

“I was at the Manual exchange, and we had 150 subscribers .

"All our trunk-calls had to go through Orange.

"There was a bushfire near Blayney and all the local ladies were making sandwiches for the firefighters at the School of Arts.

"It was late in the day, and I was on my own at the exchange when a call came from a party-line subscriber to say that she was not long out of hospital with twin babies and a fire had broken-out near her house.

"She was nearly hysterical because her husband was away and she didn’t know what to do.

"I told her to put the babies in the car and I rang around the three pubs to find if anyone could help.

"The butcher gathered a few people, got some 44 gallon drums of water and a few potato sacks and went out to her.

"Just as they were leaving, the Fire Captain rang to ask me to tell the ladies that they needn’t cut any more sandwiches.

"I was able to tell him what had happened and they joined the others and saved the house from being burnt down.”

We all agreed that advances in communication were mostly-beneficial in this modern world.

However, we did decide that we have lost a lot of ability to read people’s body language, because of the constant talking to unseen people .

Many seem not to be able to cope with conversations in restaurants, as judged by the phones we see waiting at the ready on the table.

Many phone calls are about trivial things which hardly warrant the cost of a call.

As John summed-up: “We are losing the skill of communicating with the written word and are relying on texts and instant photographs."

As usual, the Oral History group is looking at the modern world with eyes that have seen the past and, sometimes, it can be a little hard to adjust to the future.

Copyright Helen McAnulty 2021

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Canobolas Road, Canobolas ‘Luxulyan’ – Rural Hideaway Merges Period Splendour and Contemporary Comfort Beyond the circular driveway framed by majestic pine trees, one look at stunning ‘Luxulyan’ is all it will take for you to fall in love. A captivating combination of exquisite period splendour and relaxed contemporary comfort, this private rural hideaway is perched in the hills above Orange. Ensconced amongst enchanting gardens on almost eight acres, the farm itself produces Lucerne hay and has a quality boutique Shiraz vineyard.

Period features are ever-present throughout the beautiful interior with high ornate ceilings, marble fireplaces, leadlight detailing, coloured glass, and a hallway arch providing a glimpse into Luxulyan’s heritage soul.

Living zones are reminiscent of traditional family spaces: large and welcoming, with lounge, dining and family rooms all connected to a spectacular contemporary kitchen. Premium features make this culinary hub magnificent with a stonetopped island, dual fuel range, dishwasher, and a true butler’s pantry with wine fridge. A double-sided gas fireplace is a focal point delivering a ton of winter warmth. Three spacious bedrooms and two stylish bathrooms are inviting retreats at day’s end.

Along with a classic wrap-around bullnose verandah, a covered alfresco, picnic shed and multiple spots throughout the garden make this home a haven for entertainers. Sit back and relax with a glass of wine from your temperaturecontrolled cellar, show off your culinary skills in the huge pizza oven, or gather round the fire-pit with family and friends on a crisp night.

Just five kilometres from Orange city centre, this beautifully renovated property is, without question, one of the finest homes in the area with its private gardens, welcoming ambience, and timeless romance.

Professionals Orange 23 Sale Street, Orange, NSW, 2800

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North facing home with filtered views through private gardens enjoyed from various locations around the property

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Custom cabinetry throughout including a desk and bookshelves for those needing to work from home

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Stunning family bathroom with freestanding bath, shower, and eyecatching tile selection; ensuite located between main and guest bedroom

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Solar hot water

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Well maintained out-buildings include ° Large hay shed ° Stables and tack room ° Large concrete water tank ° 2nd concrete water tank set up as a secure and climatecontrolled cellar ° Chook run with adjoining store ° Vehicle parking in sheds

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Just 1200m to Canobolas Public school, 5km to Orange High school

INSPECT:

by appointment

CONTACT: Alistair Miller 0413 717 114

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