Selling by way of auction, an outstanding Upper Hunter thoroughbred farm with near new improvements, excellent location and secure water.•Location: In the heart of thoroughbred breeding country. Located on the sealed Timor Road, approximately 37 kilometres north of Scone, The Horse Capital of Australia. Just 5 kilometres from the village of Blandford, Alcheringa is centrally located to a great number of the Upper Hunter stallion stations •Country: A fantastic balance of country comprising some 327 Acres ranging from fertile alluvial river flats to gently undulating basalt grazing country. Approximately 95% of the property is fenced and suitable for horses •Pastures: Extensive history of continual pasture improvement and fertiliser application over the majority of the property. Although able to carry a high number of stock, the property has been well maintained and looked after ensuring productivity and presentation. •Fencing: All fencing is in very good condition and has been constructed since 2001 (a large portion of internal fencing erected in 2005). With a central laneway for stock handling ease, Alcheringa is fenced into 14 main paddocks, 10 day yards, 4 vetting yards, 4 foaling yards and a teaser paddock. •Stock water: A very well watered property with frontage to the Pages River and troughs in every paddock. Troughs in every paddock and stables. Additional stock/ domestic water via 2 dams and ample soft water storage.•Irrigation: Featuring a 55 megalitre surface water licence from the Pages River and an additional irrigation / stock licence for a bore (unequipped). •Horse improvements: Outstanding. A large 18 box stable barn with tack room and feed room. Fan cooled and with power, the barn also features a large skillion under which can be found a double vet crush (with both side and rear gates), wash bay and 2 holding yards. A 10 horse Irongate walker, floodlit foaling unit and cone bottom silo are adjacent to the barn. •Housing Improvements: New 2 bedroom air conditioned home erected in 2002. A comfortable home with enclosed back veranda featuring great views overlooking the Pages River. 1 bedroom air conditioned staff accommodation.•Shedding: A 4 bay steel framed machinery/ hay shed with enclosed storage bay and power.•Rainfall: Average of 32 Inches / 800 mm per annum•Title details: Lot 1321 / DP 847915 – 327 Acres/ 132.4 Hectares
NB: All improvements on Alcheringa are in excellent condition and have been constructed since the properties establishment in 2001.
Agents remarks: A first class thoroughbred broodmare / spelling farm in a central Upper Hunter location. Situated within a short distance from major Stallion stations, this well improved property (established in 2001) is an attractive offering as a commercial proposition, or an elite private broodmare farm.
Auction: 11.00 am 26th March 2010 Location: On site
Contact Michael Burke 0429692454
Peter MacCallum 042941982