?Chess Park’ on the Auburn River

Location: Chess Park is situated on the Auburn Road 12 kilometres off the Eidsvold Cracow Road, 12 kilometres of gravel to the property. Located 64 km south west of Eidsvold, 103 km south east of Theodore, 180 km north of Chinchilla and 176 km south of Biloela.

Total Area: 9,121.58 hectares – 22,539.42 acres

Country:
Gum along the water courses, broadleaf and narrowleaf ironbark, box and associated forest timbers, patches of brigalow throughout. Auburn River forms the southern boundary, Chess Creek runs north south through the centre of the property, Thistle Creek forms the north eastern boundary and Redbank Creek forms the eastern boundary.

Fencing:
Subdivided into 7 main paddocks plus holding paddocks.

Yards:
Yards are situated in the centre of the property and at the homestead.

Homestead:
Large lowset cavity brick country style homestead with surround verandas, dining, formal lounge.

Sheds:
High clearance machinery shed, workshop and vehicle shed.

Water:
16 dams and 2 bores.

Carrying Capacity:
Chess Park has been used as a breeding and growing property with a consistent stocking rate of 1,100 mixed cattle comprising 600 breeders with all heifers to 24 months, cull cows fattened and young steers grown out.