Marshmead Walgett NSW SITUATION: 40 kilometres south west of Walgett and 95 kilometres north west of Coonamble. Access from both Castlereagh Highway and Walgett Carinda Road. Castlereagh River frontage to the full extent of the southern boundary. Walgett is considered by many to be the centre of dryland farming excellence in New South Wales, if not Australia. AREA & TITLE: Approximately 7,526 hectares (18,596 acres). Freehold. RAINFALL: Approximately 450 mm (18 inches) per annum SERVICES: Walgett is a town with a population of approximately 1,900 offering a central school and two primary schools. Also Western Institute of TAFE. Many of the support services for farming and grazing enterprises are available in Walgett, including a Case machinery dealership and a New Holland machinery dealership. John Deere dealership available in Coonamble. Grain receival at Walgett and Coonamble. Air service to Dubbo by Airlink. Qantas and Regional Express provide regular air services at Dubbo STOCK & DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY: Marshmead has an excellent stock and domestic water supply provided by a private capped and piped flowing bore and substantial frontage to the Castlereagh River. A tank and up to four troughs in all paddocks, tanks equipped with camlocks for quick access to water for cropping purposes and bushfire protection. Marshmead pump station at bore head consists of three electric pumps, one acting as a spare. Several rain water tanks provide rain water supply to homestead, tanks from surrounding sheds are linked to homestead rainwater tanks. COUNTRY: Marshmead consists largely of open plain subject to seasonal inundation from the Castlereagh and Namoi rivers, some higher country. Timber consists of Coolibah, Myall, Rosewood and Whitewood. Soils run from chocolate to soft grey alluvials, approximately 4,000 hectares arable. Arable land has a history of controlled traffic and minimum till farming practices. Fencing is largely steel posts and barbed wire with steel strainers and gateways, some ringlock, much of fencing is of recent construction. Extensive laneway system runs through the centre of the property from north to south. IMPROVEMENTS: An attractive 3 bedroom clad air conditioned home with separate lounge/dining and office. Enclosed verandah/sunroom on northern side. Satellite broadband internet. Steel framed workshop with concrete floor and power. 5 stand electric power woolshed with bugle design sheep yards. Portable cattle yards, Wean design approximately 500 head capacity with water supply. Crush, calf marking cradle and double loading ramp. DISCLAIMER: The information and figures contained in this document have been compiled from information provided by the vendors and other third parties. No warranty or representation, either express or implied, is given to their accuracy and all figures are subject to change without notice. The information is passed on merely for the sake of convenience. Purchasers are urged to rely on their own enquiries. The reader accepts the document subject to the conditions of this disclaimer.