AREA: Approx 78.5ha (194 Acres)
REMARKS: A diverse small property with extensive views & an abundance of bird life. Sprawling family residence with extra room detached from the residence, ideal for older children or guests. The hilltop location offers an almost frost-free environment.
INVERELL SHIRE COUNCIL RATES: $1,600.00pa.
NORTH WEST LLS RATES: $232.00pa.
SITUATION: Approx 25Km to Inverell. Bitumen road.
SERVICES: Main power and landline connected to residence. The transformer has been recently upgraded. Solar hot water system. Primary and secondary schools at Inverell. Mail 3 times per week. Weekly garbage service. Sale yards at Inverell.
COUNTRY: Undulating rising to large hill & plateau.
SOILS: Red & chocolate basalt soils.
TIMBER: Apple Gum, White & Yellow Box & Kurrajong.
ARABLE AREA: Approx 30ac (12ha) of arable area.
WATER: Watered by equipped bore, 4 dams and 5000 & 3000 gal rainwater tanks. The solar bore is 66m deep and is rated at 2000 gallon per hour. It pumps to the half way tank which feeds troughs including the yards the water is then pumped to the tank at the top of the hill on east side of the residence to supply water to the house yard and arena. The windmill is on a good water supply, needing a windmill head and repairs. The rain water off the residence is stored in the 2 tanks near the residence then pumped to the tank on the hill west side of the residence as further storage.
RAINFALL: 700mm (28 inches).
FENCING: Cattle proof boundary fencing.
CATTLE YARDS: Cattle yards including head bale located at property entry.
CARRYING CAPACITY: Approx 20 cows without cultivation.
IMPROVEMENTS: Large family home with modern kitchen, spacious lounge, 2 large bedrooms, bathroom & ensuite. Office or guestroom attached to the garage. The residence ceiling is insulated with 150mm thick wash wool.
SUGGESTED MANAGEMENT: Property ideal for small cattle or horses.
SNAPSHOT OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY:
Saleyards at Inverell are the 6th largest selling centre in the state. Weekly fat cattle and sheep sales, monthly store cattle sales.
Major export abattoir at Inverell is supported by 20,000hd backgrounding partners, 20,000hd feedlot & one of the largest International beef trading companies.
Development and advisory services located in Armidale, including Angus & Hereford Beef Societies, Australia Brangus Cattle Association, Belmont Australia Cattle Society, The Australian Poll Hereford Society, & Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society.
Wool & Grain Trading/Marketing companies located in Inverell.
Pasture & Grain production are supported by government & private advisory companies located in Inverell.
RETAIL: Inverell is one of the major shopping & service centres of Northern NSW.
AIR SERVICE: Armidale to Sydney.
RAIL: Countrylink from Inverell to Sydney.
TAFE: Huge range of courses.
UNIVERSITY: The University of New England in Armidale.