This high producing farm has an average cane production over 130t/ha with just over 14 CCS over the last 10 years. The clay brick home is magnificent- luxurious design and layout rarely found on a farm so close to town. It has 4 large bedrooms plus study with a very spacious open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area over looking the indoor heated pool, indoor BBQ area and Plantation Creek. The sale also includes crop and machinery.
The home is on a separate 1.238ha (3 acre) title and can be sold separately after the farm is sold.
Area: 88.28ha (218.14 acres) with 81.81ha (202.15 acres) cultivated on 4 freehold titles. Burdekin Shire rates are $10,816/yr.
Improvements: Magnificent 4 bedroom clay brick home on the banks of Plantation Creek. The home was built in 1995 with stunning features including private study; floor to ceiling glass separating the heated indoor pool and BBQ area from the open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area; ducted air-conditioning; master bedroom with ensuite, sauna and walk in robe; granite bench tops and walk in pantry in the kitchen. A 2 car drive through carport separates the house from the 2 car lock-up garage. An automated sprinkler system waters the private garden surrounded by several large trees.
The steel machinery shed and workshop is 4 bays and has been recently renovated with the replacement of some of the sheeting. Power is to the shed.
Soil: Uniform delta loam soils are throughout the farm. The laser levelled paddocks are all flood irrigated and suitable for a large variety of crops.
Water: The farm has a 400ML open water allocation from the North Burdekin Water Board which is pumped via a 2006 Grundfos pump and 25hp electric motor from the Plantation Creek channel. The are also 3 bores- a 1996 25hp CMG motor and Southern Cross pump, a 1988 Kelly and Lewis pump with a 25hp motor and a 2010 Grundfos Hilift pump and 25hp motor. These provide ample water via concrete and poly underground pipes.
Crop: The farm has consistently produced between 8,000t and 9,000t of cane with a CCS between 13 and 14.6 over the last 10 years. The area this farm is in is renowned for consistent large tonnages.
Machinery: Machinery included in the sale are 2001 New Holland TM165 4wd tractor (2290hrs) with a/c cab; 1996 Ford 6640SL 4wd tractor (5090hrs) with a/c cab; 1976 International tricycle tractor (4900hrs); 1967 MF65 tractor; 1000l Silvan sprayer with boom and Irving legs; 600l Hardi sprayer with boom and Irving legs plus numerous implements and tools. A full list of equipment is available which includes their maintenance history.
Price: $2.45M WIWO
$1.9M farm, crop and machinery
$600,000 house and 3 acres
Contact:
Jack Slaney: 0427 877 522
Raine and Horne Ayr
Office: 07 4783 7522
Email: ayr@rh.com.au