AREA: Approx 291 Acres – 117.8 Hectares
SITUATION: On the edge of Manilla and approx 47km from Tamworth.
HOMESTEAD & COTTAGE: The main 4 bedroom homestead has been stunningly renovated in true federation style with all the modern finishes. Open plan living and dining room, granite bench top’s in the kitchen, separate office, en suite from the main bedroom, double garage, ducted air conditioning and wide verandahs. A seperate 3 bedroom cottage presents in immaculate condition with views over the property.
COUNTRY: Rich alluvial river flats to gently undulating heavy basalt soils and if the buildings weren’t in the way you could farm it all. Currently pasture improved for silage or grazing as needed by the dairy.
DAIRY & SHEDS: 16 per side herringbone (swing over) with 11,000 liter vat storage, roller mill and 2 silos, 2 large haysheds, machinery shed, workshop and 2 sets of steel cattle yards.
WATER: 585 megaliter irrigation license from the substantial frontage to the Namoi River. Electric pumps supply 9 side roll irrigators via the 6 inch underground mains. An extensive troughing system provides ample stock water throughout this property.
FENCING: Electric fencing, in excellent condition, with laneway systems makes for effortless livestock movements.
AGENTS REMARKS:
Glen Alpha is a very tidy and well maintained dairy farm currently milking 200 cows with potential for increase. Being just below the junction of the Manilla & Namoi Rivers, Glen Alpha’s irrigation needs are well taken care of.
Excellent improvements throughout this dairy farm, is a testament not only to the hard work of its owners but also to the quality & productivity of one of Manilla’s leading farms.
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