AREA
991HA (2449 acres).
CLIMATE
Mudgee has a 640mm mean annual rainfall which is a summer dominant pattern. Mean maximum temperature is 22.5 deg celsius. On property records indicate an average rainfall of 700mm (28 inches).
COUNTRY
The property consists of undulating to hilly topography. Approx. 90% is cleared & suitable for grazing. Approximately 600 acres is arable. Soils are predominantly granite based soils with areas of granite rocky outcrop.
WATER”Maroombah” is very well watered rural holding with stock water supply from 16 dams & Waurdong Creek & Budy Creek which is permanent with 2 running springs evident ensuring the stock water supply. In addition to 60,000L of fresh water supply, the house & garden water are supplied by water pumped from a bore in the house yard equipped with an electric pressure pump.
FENCING/PADDOCKS
Fencing is generally in good condition. The property boundary is majority 7 line hingejoint & fenced into 21 paddocks.
CROPPING/PASTURE
Approx. 60 acres currently cropped with grazing oats. Most productive areas of the property has a history of super applications (100 ton in the past 6 years). Native pastures have been complimented by establishing various clovers & ryes.
IMPROVEMENTS
The “Maroombah” improvements are extensive & in very good condition:
HOME
The homestead is a modern style steel frame brick veneer home with a colourbond roof, approx. 20 years old. Featuring 4 bedrooms, the main with walk-in robe, remaining bedrooms have built-in robes. The kitchen is modern with a dishwasher, electric cook top, oven & a range hood. Adjoining is a dining room. Loungeroom is spacious & has a large slow combustion wood heater for winter comfort. A split system air conditioner ensures year round comfort. Additional living space is provided by a separate family room. The roof & walls are insulated with batts. Verandahs front & rear of the home make for comfortable outdoor living. There is a detached steel frame double garage. The house yard is fully fenced & gardens are established & well maintained. There is an orchard containing varieties of pome fruit & stone fruit.
COTTAGE
There is a 2nd dwelling which is a 1940′s fibro & iron home of 3 bedrooms & 2 living areas which is currently tenanted at $170 per week.
SHEDS
Shedding is first class & includes a 3 stand electric equipped shearing shed constructed of timber & iron. A 18m x 9m steel frame workshop & machinery shed, 2 bays earth floor, 1 bay concrete floor & enclosed with power connected. There is a timber frame & iron hay shed 6m x 6m. There are 2x 40 ton conical base silos.
YARDS
Main set of yards at the wool shed are hardwood timber with a loading ramp. There is a 2nd set of sheep yards to the rear of the property & a holding yard with weather shelter.
SERVICES
Mains power & telephone are connected to the property. Satellite internet service is available. Mobile telephone service is available. The mail delivery (twice weekly) & school bus are at the front gate on Triamble Road.
LOCATION
Approx. 6km from the historic village of Hargraves & approx. 45km to the regional tourist & service centre of Mudgee. Approx. 4 hours from Sydney.
COMMENTS”Maroombah” is a quality offering suitable for an owner operator or with sufficient scale to facilitate the appointment of a property manager. Best suited to sheep breeding enterprises & with appropriate 1st class structural improvements. “Maroombah” has adequate arable land to facilitate the growing of supplementary fodder for winter or the finishing of sale livestock. A delightful homestead will ensure families will be comfortable residing at “Maroombah”.