Location:
Ruby Vale is located in the popular Coursing Park district 20km north of Charles Sturt University and 28km from the centre of Wagga Wagga and has sealed road frontage.

Area:
177 hectares or 438 acres set on 4 titles.

House:
The home has four bedrooms of which two have built in robes and there are 2.5 bathrooms including a large spa. The fresh and modern kitchen has ample cupboard space, dishwasher, six burner cook top and large oven. A bay-window on the northern side floods the dining area with the winter sun and the lounge is part of the open plan living with a large slow combustion wood heater.
In addition there is also gas heating and ducted air conditioning for year round comfort. An oversize colourbond two car garage has two roller doors (one automatic) as well as large side doors leading to the paved entertaining joining the house and garage.

Livestock facilities & Fencing:
The 4 stand woolshed is elevated and suitable for loading. The woolshed is joined to the large workshop. The property’s is fencing is in excellent condition and subdivides the Ruby Vale into 8 main paddocks. The fencing is predominately hinge joint and barb on steel posts. A couple of mini paddocks surround the sheds and are ideal for horses.

Machinery & shedding:
There is a large workshop & machinery shed with concrete floor, pit, lighting and power, which is set up for working on heavy vehicles. In addition there is a second machinery shed.

Grain & Fodder Storage:
There are two 45t self emptying silos and a steel framed hayshed with skillion.

Topography & Soils:
Ruby Vale comprises gently rolling country that is 93% arable, timbered with Yellow & Grey box. The soils are red loam soils that lend themselves the option of grazing or grain production. In 2010 crops are looking fantastic having been sown early with 230ac Barley, 90ac Wheat and 105ac Oats. These crops are currently being grazed and will be shut up in late winter to complete for harvest. The 2010 crops are not included in the property sale.

The country is also ideal for oilseed & legumes or would suit clover & lucerne based pastures. Soil tests show the pH averages 5 or better on the Calcium Chloride.

Rainfall & water:
510mm (20″) per annum is the average rainfall for Ruby Vale. There is the Goldenfields main water connection to the property. The bore is equipped with a submersible pump and there are 6 dams located throughout the holding.

Carrying capacity:
Ruby Vale’s carrying capacity is estimated at 400 ewes & lambs as grazing property and with its proximity to the Wagga weekly sheep sale, it would make an ideal finishing operation.

Services:
Ruby Vale has broadband satellite connection, receives the mail and newspapers 5 days per week, school bus at the corner with access to schools in Wagga and Junee.

Agent’s remarks:
Ruby Vale is a perfect package, close to Wagga, providing good employment opportunities, education, social & business needs. The Charles Sturt University is an easy 15 minutes away, no traffic lights and quicker than travelling through Wagga! The property is also an ideal step for the semi-retired farmer prior to avoid stepping into the full residential life.

The vendor offers a lease back or contract farming so you can enjoy the life, the income without the work. The house would rent very well given its proximity to the regional centre of Wagga Wagga.

Offers are welcomed and you can negotiate on the 2010 crops.

Asking Price: $790,000

Agent:
Bill Schulz 0407 932 124
Bill.Schulz@landmark.com.au
Landmark Wagga 02 6921 1511