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* Excellent ValueAbundance of Water Historic Property Excellent ValueLocated in the Paroo River catchment 200km S/W of Cunnamulla, 257km N/W of Bourke, 42km north of Hungerford. Services include rural power, sat TV, broadband internet, mail services, 5 station airstrip. 115,384ha approx. 285,120 acres, term lease expires 2054. Boorara: An excellent mix of safe strong grazing country suitable for sheep and cattle with a large percentage of country receiving beneficial flooding from 4 systems; channels, water holes, lagoons and swamps abound. Boorara features a wide variety of soft edible timbers indicative of the strength of the country and giving safe drought reserves. Main timbers include Gidyea, Beefwood, Bloodwood, Box, Coolibah, Yapunyah, Dogwood and Mulga. Soft red and red stoney soils support an excellent variety of natural and improved grass plus salines and herbages. They include Mitchell grass, Blue grass, Neverfail, Umbella grass, Woolybut, Button grass and Buffel. Prolific herbages, pigweed, Tarvine, Nardoo and numerous sallines. Abundance of water 12 flowing bores, good supplies, capped and piped. 100km HP poly pipe 60 concrete stock troughs 5 sub bores 13 earth tanks avg. approx. Permanent natural springs. Permanent and semi permanent creeks, lagoons and swamps. Fencing 23 major grazing paddocks. 8 holding paddocks. New stock squares and top yards. Approx. 70km of boundary and internal fencing replaced in recent years. Fencing generally stock proof, some in need of replacement. Boorara Station, Homestead and Complex An attractive oasis on the banks of Boorara Creek surrounded by an expanse of manicured lawns. The large lowset homestead is an attractive blend of new and old. The original part incorporates Colonial charm of pine walls, formal entrance, open fire place and enclosed verandahs. The new wing includes modern kitchen and dining, expansive lounge entertaining and bar area with addition of guest bedrooms, ensuites and laundry. The homestead has a total of 7 bedrooms, is air conditioned and includes a cold room. The managers residence: 3 bedroom brick, enclosed verandahs, fireplace, sunroom, air conditioned. Guest quarters: brick, 3 bedrooms, school room, 2 sleepouts and verandah. Overseers cottage: 2 bedrooms. Mens quarters: 4 bedrooms. History Old original Boorara Homestead circa 1860′s, pine construction, attractive but old and in need of restoration. (Sustainability Declaration Available)Garage/workshop, 3 bay concrete floor gantry, lockable storage. Large modern aircraft hanger, all steel, 60′ x 45′. Horse stables and day yards. 3 sets of cattle yards, steel and timber, 2 main sets incorporating crush race, cradle and ramp, water and sprinklers, plus portable cattle yards, used in conjunction with trap yards and holding paddocks. 10 stand 1880 shearing shed, raised board, concrete floor wool room, all steel sheep yards, good shearers accommodation and ablutions for 20 personnel. “Boorara” is being sold with basic station plant, no big equipment.Note: There is an ancillary list of plant including new truck, near new grader and low loader available at valuation. Carrying Capacity Historically up to 25,000 sheep and 1,500 cattle. Suggested balance, 20,000 sheep and 1,000 cows and progeny or 2,000 cows and progeny. 500 cattle available.”Boorara” has run Hereford cattle with previous ownership, the introduction of suitable Bos Indicus X cattle would enhance production considerably. Agents Comment Boorara is an historic property once owned by Sir Sidney Kidman, it is a naturally attractive safe and versatile station it is capable of producing big sheep heavy wool cuts and good lambings. It will breed, grow and fatten high quality sort after cattle. It adjoins the Currawinya National Park. Boorara is for private sale at $3.35 million including basic plant, indicating excellent value.