45 Macartney Street, Merriwa NSW 2329

Solid weatherboard homestead | 22 acres dual zoning | edge-of-town views | subdividable residential lot This property offers a rare combination of large, liveable homestead space and genuine development optionality. The dual residential and rural zoning across two titles is the structural advantage here — the residential portion alone is roughly 18 acres and subdividable subject to council approval, which gives a buyer optionality that most rural-residential listings simply don’t carry. The house itself is solid, partly renovated, with generous bedrooms, a separate office, large lounge, sunroom, and a kids TV room — that layout suits a family who needs room to spread out or a buyer looking to hold while the subdivision pathway matures. Positioned on the edge of town with views all round, it also captures privacy and lifestyle appeal without being isolated. This suits buyers with medium-term patience and some capital flexibility. The main risk is the land size discrepancy across listings — 7.38 ha versus 8.9 ha — which must be resolved through title search before any offer. That uncertainty alone can stall finance or subdivision approval if not clarified early. The single bathroom is a functional limitation for a four-bedroom home, particularly if the buyer intends to rent or sell individual lots later. On the opportunity side, the subdividable residential lot is the strongest lever: even if you hold the whole property for now, that future subdivision potential builds equity without requiring immediate development. Use this as a hold-and-improve property — renovate the bathroom, clarify the title, and let the zoning work for you over time.