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A PROPERTY of this nature and size becomes available rarely in the Upper Valley area, all the features of Swanfels apart from the the magnificent views valley serenity of the and area are only part of the appeal. This property agisting cattle would be suitable for or horses as there water from a is ample creek, bore and fill any water high rainfall to tanks and along irrigation licence with a 10-acre to grow This three bedroom any feed or crops. sleep out, bathroom home has a large help avoid trudging plus an extra shower to dirt through the also has a large home. It and good sized lounge, kitchen-dining room bedrooms. A separate old student or artist. cottage would suit a If renovated, an asset for a large family or this would be stay accommod artist or farmation. The property hay shed, along also has nine solid stables, three-bay ope with chemical, saddle and
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