Private Sale • Licensed Vet Hospital • ~9 Hectares

A landmark Hunter Valley estate.

An incredible rural holding of diverse potential — state-of-the-art veterinary amenities, a luxurious farmhouse, country cottage, DA-approved third dwelling and equine arena, all one hour from Newcastle.

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~9Hectares

LicensedVet Hospital

DA3rd Dwelling

77kmTo Newcastle

~1hrTo Port Stephens

Home of the Tamaruke Brand

A property where you can choose your own adventure.

Set amongst the grand estates of Roughit on the northern side of the Hunter River, Ellington offers facilities unparalleled in this market — yet sits just an hour from the beaches of Port Stephens and Newcastle. Vet, farm, equine, lifestyle, or all of the above.

What Ellington Offers

Rare facilities, ready from day one.

Income Asset

Licensed Veterinary Hospital

Fully licensed, operational small and large animal hospital with state-of-the-art amenities and separate commercial access — a rare, income-generating asset ready for an incoming practitioner.

Approved

DA-Approved Third Dwelling

Development Application already obtained — build a second residence for multi-generational living, staff quarters, locum housing, or dual income. Approval in place, ready to action.

Residences

Farmhouse & Country Cottage

Luxurious farmhouse with deep verandahs and quality open-plan living, plus a separate country cottage for guests or workers. Double garage and storage shed adjacent.

Equine

Arena & Paddocks

Polo-grade arena, multiple paddocks, stockyards and a large dam across ~9 hectares — supporting equine recreation, boutique breeding, training, or rural lifestyle pursuits.

Grounds

Gardens & Outbuildings

Chinese Elm groves, manicured lawns, a gatehouse studio, veggie garden and chicken coop, and additional shedding with scope for repurposing — including potential barndominium conversion.

Infrastructure

Power, Security & Access

Automatic gated entry for both residential and commercial access, an automatic backup generator for continuity, and complete separation between private homestead and business operations.

For Veterinary Professionals

Practice, property and lifestyle in one holding.

Ellington’s fully licensed veterinary hospital is operational and purpose-built for both small and large animal care. Separate commercial access, state-of-the-art amenities, backup power and complete residential separation make this an exceptional opportunity for a practitioner or group — with direct access to equine, agricultural and companion-animal markets in a growing region.

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The Residences

A true sense of arrival.

Enter via automatic gates to the luxurious farmhouse — deep verandahs, a spacious open-plan layout, and quality fixtures throughout. Alongside sits the country cottage, ideal as workers’ quarters, short-stay accommodation, or family overflow, plus a DA-approved third dwelling ready to build.

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Choose Your Own Adventure

One property. Many futures.

Few holdings offer this much optionality. Step into a turnkey enterprise, build something new, or simply enjoy the space and the location.

Going Concern

Continue Tamaruke

Acquire the estate with the iconic Tamaruke breed and brand and step into an established, globally recognised enterprise with an active waitlist.

Build a Legacy

Breed Your Own Breed

Use the purpose-built breeding and veterinary facilities to develop your own line or program — the infrastructure is already here.

Recurring Revenue

Dog Boarding

Climate-controlled facilities and separate commercial access make Ellington ideal for a premium boarding operation in a growing region.

Recurring Revenue

Doggy Daycare

Secure grounds and paddocks lend themselves to a daycare offering for the Newcastle and Hunter catchment — an hour from the city.

Scale Up

Expand the Vet Hospital

Grow the fully licensed hospital — backup power, separate access, and direct reach into equine, agricultural and companion-animal markets.

Lifestyle

Laid-Back Hobby Farm

Or simply enjoy it: ~9 hectares, an equine arena, a dam and a luxurious farmhouse, an hour from the coast.

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The Tamaruke Brand

Home of the Tamaruke brand.

Ellington is the home of Tamaruke — an iconic Australian breed developed over 40+ years and exported to 12 countries. The Tamaruke livestock brand is available separately, or together with Ellington as a complete holding.

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Location

208a Roughit Lane, Hunter Valley NSW

12kmSingleton

35kmWine Country

77kmNewcastle CBD

~200kmSydney CBD

~1hrPort Stephens

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