Glenholme, Tamworth, comes onto the market
A historic homestead in Tamworth, known as Glenholme, has been listed for sale.
The property, at 143 O’Briens Lane, comprises of 85 hectares and features a Federation homestead with four bedrooms, and two bathrooms.
The Glenholme homestead was built in 1906, an features 11 foot ceilings, pressed metal ceilings, ornate cornices, a spacious kitchen, and gardens with views across the Peel Valley.
It also has a two bedroom cottage (currently leased for $250 per week), a concrete floored workshop, aircraft hangar with power, steel cattle yards with all weather access, accommodation for four cars at the main homestead, and new fencing.
Water is supplied to the property through various sources including 394ML water licence, Tamworth Town Water Supply, two spring fed dams, and approximately 1.5km frontage to Peel River
It was originally owned by the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) as part of their land holdings between Nundle and Attunga, on the western banks of the Peel River, near Tamworth.
It was sold by the Peel River Land and Mineral Co (a subsidiary of the AACo) in 1905 at auction, representing the first time the property had changed hands since settlement. It was acquired by the Hoban family who went on to build the homestead in 1906.
“Glenholme is an opportunity that is very hard to match. The Federation homestead is set in an idyllic garden setting, complemented by 85.43 hectares of country ranging from alluvial river flats to open grazing farming land and secure water. This makes Glenholme a very unique opportunity, the perfect lifestyle property,” said Ray White Tamworth agent Riley Gibson.
“It is an opportunity that is very hard to match. The Federation homestead is set in an idyllic garden setting, complemented by 85.43 hectares of country ranging from alluvial river flats to open grazing farming land and secure water. This makes Glenholme a very unique opportunity, the perfect lifestyle property.”
Speaking on behalf of her siblings, who own the property, Kate Kelleher of Newcastle said it was the best place to grow up.
“Hands down, it was simply the best place in the world to spend your childhood, but now it is time for a new family to make it their home and treasure Glenholme as we have.”
Speaking on behalf of her siblings, Kate Kelleher of Newcastle said it was the best place to grow up.
“Hands down, it was simply the best place in the world to spend your childhood, but now it is time for a new family to make it their home and treasure Glenholme as we have.”
The Tamworth region covers a diverse economy fuelled by a growing population of over 62,000 residents.
The property goes to auction on December 12.