Matta Mia Ag is in the blue ribbon Pulletop district, 48 km south of the regional city of Wagga Wagga & 47km north of Holbrook. The Hume Highway is only 25km putting Melbourne 411km and Sydney 473km away . Matta Mia 35km from the Wagga airport with its multiple flights daily to Sydney and Melbourne.
Area: 1090 hectares or 2693 acres of freehold title in the Wagga Wagga City Council area.
Soils & Timber:
Soils range from alluvial to sandy loams along the creeks to red loam on the rises and decomposed granite hills. There are magnificent stands of Red Gum, Yellow & Grey Box and Kurrajong on the property, confirming the health and of the soil types.
Water & Rainfall:
Secure water is a feature of Matta Mia with double frontage to 2 creeks, one of which is the highly regarded Burke’s Creek. These creeks have provided permanent stock water throughout the last several trying years. In addition to the annual 25″ average rainfall there are numerous dams throughout that hold well, some of which are spring fed. The is also an equipped well supplying water to the house & garden.
Production & Pastures:
With approximately 1000 arable acres on the holding, of which some has been sown this year to winter grazing and grain crops. The creek flats are ideal for improved pastures of phalaris, cocksfoot, rye, lucerne and clover.
Carrying capacity:
The property is well balanced making it ideal for a sheep or cattle operation. The hill country lends itself to a breeding program with the flats capable of fattening stock during many months of the year. The current owners estimate the stocking rate to be 7500 d.s.e.
Livestock Facilities:
Matta Mia boasts an excellent raised 4 stand woolshed that is equipped. The raised shed has above and below storage for approximately 700 -800 woolly sheep, and includes a large wool room for bale storage.
The steel & timber sheepyards have a 3-way draft, a covered double working race with draft and a loading ramp from the shed. A laneway system provides access to the yards. The yards are in good condition with the scope to handle large numbers.
The all steel cattleyards have a covered race & bailhead that lead to the loading ramp, in addition there is a separate calf race & cradle. The cattle yards are in good condition.
Fencing:
The fencing is in good order with netting and barb on steel and timber on the boundaries. The internal fencing is hingejoint and plain wire on steel posts, plain wire or some netting.
Sheds & Storage:
A machinery shed & workshop is located at the homestead. The workshop has lighting and power with concrete floor. There are two haysheds on the property & two 50 tonne self emptying silos.
Housing:
The weatherboard homestead has 3 bedrooms, 1 sleepout & 2 bathrooms. It is comfortable with ducted air conditioning and 2 wood heaters, one in the open plan kitchen living area and another in the lounge room, which also accesses the east facing sunroom. The main bedroom has a dressing room through which a shared bathroom is accessed. The third bedroom has its own small ensuite. In addition to the living areas are the laundry and office which are accessed from the verandahs. The home overlooks the picturesque Burke’s creek and has a tennis court adjacent to the garden. An equipped well on the creek supplies water for the laundry, toilets and garden.
Education:
A primary school is located at Mangoplah, via daily bus route. Wagga is also can be utilised via a bus with its complete range of primary, secondary & tertiary education facilities.
Remarks:
Matta Mia is situated convenient to the vibrant city of Wagga & all its services. The water is a feature and coupled with the livestock facilities it creates a good size holding in a sought after district.