“It’s not too often that you get the opportunity to purchase such a landmark, that thousands of people drive past every day,” Mr Southwell said.
“The views are amazing over the Yass Valley to the Brindabellas and beyond, overlooking the centre of our democracy. Few people know that a paddock on the property was once a World War 1 rifle range. The property has many interesting landforms, it is one of the only opportunities I have heard of to own a dormant volcano.”
Bowning Hill is 150 acres and the adjoining vacant block, Northside is 51 acres, with subdivision consent, subject to final registration.
The two lots will be sold to facilitate a relocation overseas for the vendors.
Mr Atkins is returning to Germany this month to defend his world title.
“When we first bought the property in 1997, it was just one big block and we’ve created it into a small farm by making five paddocks,” he said.
“We improved the place with removal of weeds and made it quite accessible for the stock. It also has an abundant wildlife population too. We have sugar gliders, wombats, lizards, birdlife, kangaroos, rock wallabies and wedge tail eagles living on the hill, with echidnas in the garden digging their nests.”
Ray White marketing agent George Southwell said the likely buyer may be an introductory level farmer or a professional seeking a tree-change weekender.
“The Atkins’ have turned a vacant block into a true small farm and Frances has been leading the charge with fine wool production,” he said.
“Her most recent yield was 16.2micron, which is an awesome achievement with their smaller line of sheep which are easily managed. The property includes a single stand shearing shed with covered room for roughly 100 head, however many uses could be adapted by new owners from an outdoor sports destination, suitable family property or even a great property to retire to.” | 
