- Located in the high country approx 1 hours drive north of Gloucester
- 300m river frontage, perm creek, 7 dams plus a 24 meg water license
- 43.7 ha (108 ac) of rich basalt soils, a long history of pasture improvement
- Comfortably carrying 40 cows and calves year round.
- Beautifully presented 4BR home plus study
- Excellent improvements and excellent fencing
This perfectly set-up farm is situated in a truly picturesque location in the high country near Nowendoc, about 1 hours drive north of Gloucester. Water is a real feature with a 300m frontage to the beautiful Nowendoc River, a permanent creek, 7 dams plus a 24 megalitre water license. The owners advise that platypus live in this part of the Nowendoc River. Average rainfall is an amazing 1,100 mm or 44 inches in the old scale.
The property is blessed with rich basalt soils, a long history of pasture improvement (including fescue, clovers, cocks-foot and rye) and fertilizer application on an annual basis. Topography is best described as gently undulating – you can drive over 100% of the property. The vendor has been operating here since 1989 and comfortably carrying 40 cows and calves year round.
You’ll be very hard pressed to find a better set of yards for a property this size. The heavy duty yards comprise a large crush with scales, long race for ease of drenching, calf cradle, water from the nearby dam, tack room and old stables.
The fencing is excellent, all new on the boundaries, netted and electric on most of the fence lines. Other improvements include several sheds, a workshop, meat-house with power connected, outside toilet and 50,000 litres of water storage at the house.
The home is beautifully maintained and presented. It includes 4 bedrooms plus a study, large open plan kitchen, living and meals, bathroom, ensuite & separate toilet and a huge laundry.
Situated in the high country, this outstanding property offers all you could need in a small, highly productive farm. There is potential to diversify the agricultural focus with the irrigation and productive soils allowing the property scope for many activities such as a stud, or niche food production. Nestled mid-way between Gloucester and Walcha, this wonderful property is ready for your enjoyment – everything has been done.
Property Code: 708