This property sits on the banks of the mighty Burdekin River approximately 1 hour south of Townsville, 15 mins to Home Hill and 20 mins to Ayr. The property is currently growing sugar cane and is capable of growing any crop you desire. It has the potential to grow Sweet Corn, Maize, Beans, Sorghum, Lucerne, Pumpkins, Melons, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Capsicum, Cucumber etc…..any crop you desire. This property is a one man operation, with great infrastructure. This location which includes 2 kms of Burdekin River Bank Frontage represents an excellent opportunity for the long term investor in a flood free zone. This location lends itself to almost any form of agricultural or horticultural production, completed with good first class river silt soils, a very secure water supply and ideal growing conditions, abundance of water. Inspections are highly recommended.
Area: Approximately 321.88 ha (795.38 acres) 3 title freehold.
Soils: River Loams and Red Volcanic Clay Loams.
Rainfall: Average rainfall approximately 35 to 45 inches per annum
Water Permit: This property has a water permit to take from the North Burdekin Water Board of approx. 1,881 Megs.
Fencing & Yards:
- The fencing on the property is made up of 3 and 4 Barbwire
- Steel frame cattle yards.
Carrying
Capacity:
- The property has a carrying capacity of approximately 100 head,
- There are approx. 80 head of Drought Master Cattle on the property.
Pumps: 4 x Open water Pumps as followed.
– 2 x 6-6
– 6-7
– 5-6
Irrigation Pipes: Underground pipes with risers throughout making it hassle free for watering.
House: This property comes on its own separate title on 1.48 hectares, with a large 4 bedroom clay block home fully air conditioned, Solar Panels, with timber floors and carpet in the bedrooms, large dining rooms, 2 lounge rooms, office, large master bedroom with ensuit, huge front patio and the back patio area that’s fully screened, it also has a separate clay block 2 port garage alongside.
Machinery Shed: Large 3 bay machinery shed