AREA:
Approximately 1,704 hectares (4,210 acres)

LOCATION:
68 kilometres north east of Moree, 70 kilometres south east of Goondiwindi, 30 kilometres south of North Star and 17 kilometres west of Croppa Creek.

Bitumen access via Newell highway, then dual access provided by the Croppa Creek Road (Spear Gap Road), or Talga Lane (gravel).

SERVICES:
Croppa Creek – Primary School
Sports Club
Rural merchandise outlets
General store
Tulloona – Primary School.

Moree and Goondiwindi are major rural centres with extensive rural services and facilities for the rural sector, including cattle selling and grain receival

TITLE:
Freehold Lots 7 & 9 in DP 756005

RAINFALL:
625mm (25 inches)

RATES:
Moree Plains Shire Council - $6,360
Marlow Bore Trust - $ 921
Rural Lands Protection - $ 597

COUNTRY:
Principally all good quality black country with the main timber types comprising brigalow, belah, boonery and myall, small area of box. The property is all level to gently sloping

“Glenesk” has had an excellent farming history, with minimal till farming practices. Stubble retention has been a priority

Soil types are equally well suited to growing summer and winter crops

1,254 hectares (3,100 acres) currently farmed with a further 121 hectares (300 acres) newly developed for cultivation. Balance open grazing, timber lines and waterways

FENCING:
Originally subdivided into 15 main paddocks. Some fences have been removed in recent years for ease of farming. The grazing paddocks are all well fenced

WATER:
The property is connected to the ‘Kiga’ Capped and Piped Bore Scheme. On the property this system comprises of 5 tanks, each with a trough. This is supported by 2 additional bores equipped with windmills (require work), and 9 earth dams

Water also to the cattle yards, shearing shed and quickfill at grain shed (spray water)

IMPROVEMENTS:
Accommodation
- 4 bedroom weatherboard homestead set in established gardens with tennis court, enclosed verandah, kitchen, refrigerated airconditioning in lounge and dining room, office with detached meat house and toolshed.
- 4 bedroom weatherboard cottage
- 5 bedroom shearers’ quarters
Grain Storage
- Silos: 1 x 130 tonne and 1 x 100 tonne, plus 3 seed silos
- 600 tonne grain shed with concrete floor
Stock Handling
- 4 stand shearing shed
- Steel cattle yards in good order, with laneway access

LEASE:
1,254 hectares of cultivation is currently leased until the end of 2009

The grazing country and improvements would be available upon settlement

COMMENTS:
“Glenesk” represents an exceptional opportunity to gain entry in this well regarded, but tightly held area. The property itself has been in the one family for over 55 years, and has a solid history of sound farming practices

Inspections are highly recommended for this well situated farming property

PRICE: ASKING $1,460/acre

CONTACT:
For any further information or inspection, contact:

Moree Real Estate
Phone: (02) 6751 1100
Fax: (02) 6752 1766
Web: www.moreerealestate.com.au

After Hours
Paul Kelly – 0428 281 428
Allan Gobbert – 0428 523 375
Cliff Brown – 0428 669 173

All care has been taken in compiling this information sheet but it is prepared on instructions and details supplied by the vendor, for whom we act as agents only, and we cannot accept any responsibility for errors or omission (if any). Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of these particulars.”