This is a rare opportunity to purchase a property in the renowned Bingara/Delungra farming area. The earthworks, soil types and water infrastructure are top class and to top it off the structural improvements which include the house, silos and sheds are less than 4 years old. Self-sufficiency with power and water are catered for to reduce overheads and all the improvements are high quality.

Situation:

22km to Bingara and 22km to Delungra, 55km south west of Inverell.

Area:

1,400ha (3,458ac) plus 46ha (113ac) permissive occupancy ($1,000 pa)

Rates:

Gwydir Shire Council $5,300pa
NWLLS $ 880pa

Country:

Ranges from gently undulating to some steeper outcrops. The majority of the cleared country has been contoured. Soils are predominantly self-mulching black and chocolate basalt with the balance lighter trap rock. The timber is mostly Apple and White Box with some Kurrajong.

Water:

The water infrastructure is a feature of this property. There are 2 bores, one equipped with a 1,200 watt solar system which pumps to 3 groupings of 20,000 gal of storage tanks. These tanks are also serviced by two pump stations situated on substantial springs along the creek as a backup. There are also 35 concrete troughs that are serviced from this storage. Two creeks cut through the property with various springs as well as 12 dams. Rainwater is stored by 6 x 5,000 gal poly tanks off the main shed which supply a 1,000 gal overhead tank providing water pressure to the house.

Rainfall: 700mm (28in) annual average

Fencing:

Hingejoint and some rabbit netting on the boundary with the property divided into 49 paddocks for rotational grazing. Recently 6km of hingejoint has been constructed.

Improvements:

Homestead: The house is brick veneer comprising 3 bedrooms with the master having an ensuite and walk-in robe. The remaining bedrooms all have built-ins. Formal lounge room can be converted into a 4th bedroom; large open plan kitchen/lounge room which includes a walk-in pantry and wood heater adjoined to gauzed outdoor living area. An office, second bathroom and laundry complete the house with polished timber floors and carpet throughout. A double carport is on the western end of the house. The house is surrounded by gardens and has panoramic views of the Myall Creek Valley.

Machinery Shed: 30m x 12m shed which comprises 2 lock up garages, power shed, 3 machinery bays, tack room, feed room as well as provision for 3 stables. This shed has 6 x 5,000 gal tanks along one side.

Grain & Fodder Storage: 3 cone base silos (2 x 75 tonne & 1 x 14 tonne), 30 x 12m hayshed.

Cattle Yards: 1 large set of cattle yards centrally located including crush, cradle, 400 head capacity with B-Double access.

Pasture Development:

Extensive improved pasture development has been undertaken with the introduction of Bambatsi, Purple Pigeon and Digit Grass as well as Snail Medic in addition to a top dressing programme of single super over the last seven years. Queensland Blue Grass is the predominant native pasture.

Carrying Capacity: Estimated at 350 cows and followers.

Services:

Primary school at Delungra. Primary and secondary schools at Bingara and Inverell with a school bus at the front gate. Mail 3 times per week. Air services from Armidale and Moree to Sydney. Main service and selling centre at Inverell as well as an export abbatoir. The property is powered by a standalone 3.25kw, 240 volt solar system which supplies the house and shed which is complimented by a battery bank with a 25 year life expectancy.