‘Vinegar Hill’
This 534 ha or 1322 acre property has long been held in high regard in the Gloucester area as a place that produces quality beef cattle, from its brush soiled ridges to its alluvial river flats. With Kurrajong fig trees litter the countryside amongst other notable species of trees make this property picturesque to say the least. A 36-40 inch rainfall pattern in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range allows for some breathing space from the droughts over the range.
A 3 bedroom brick veneer Homestead has sweeping views over the Manning River from the extended rear deck and accompanying living space.
A 24m x 14m Machinery shed with cement floor ,power connection with a workshop provides plenty of space for storage. Other improvements include machinery shed and cattle yards, horse working arena/paddock grain Silo and 18000 gallons rainwater storage.
The topography ranges from river flats and undulating ridges to some higher ridge country, all scattered with pastures of Kikyuyu, Rhodes grass and Clovers as well as kangaroo grass and other native species of the Gloucester area. The property is well watered by 2 separate creeks and the Manning River as well as several dams in key areas.
Fencing is mainly barb and plain wires with wooden and steel posts in good to very good condition and the property is easily accessible with many roads and tracks that lead to different parts of the property.
Situated 34k North West of Gloucester on Thunderbolts Way, it is a comfortable distance to Tamworth, Taree, Sydney or Armidale. This central location allows for easy access to all major cattle markets and abattoirs.
The vendor advises carrying capacity of 280-300 cows, which could be extended following some works, allowing for this property to be able to support a family or add to a company’s rural portfolio. The property lends itself to a self-replacing breeding operation but could be used for fattening or backgrounding operations as well.“Vinegar Hill” has been placed on the market at a reasonable price to allow for the next generation of farmers to come through the system. So take advantage of a buoyant cattle market and invest some time to an inspection of a property that will surprise you.