This large diversified property is extremely well run and presented and will be sold as a going concern. Situated in the rich agricultural South Burnett area of Queensland offering early fruit enabling market access with few competitors and ideal export conditions.

There are 2 separate properties running a mixed orchard and cattle enterprise to compliment each other and situated 15km by bitumen road to Kingaroy, Queensland.
These properties may be purchased separately or jointly.

“The Forest”
This property is a 211 acre property utilised at present for persimmons and cattle.

Currently 13 700 Non Astringent Persimmon trees are established in on 50 acres and are produced for local and export markets. First trees were planted in 1989, and except for 320 two year old trees all are in full production.

Excellent water and water storage with PRIORITY ONE water allocation makes this property drought proof and flood proof. Trickle fed irrigation is in place to give water evenly to all trees.

Water is supplied by 100 meg water allocation from Tarong pipe line, Plus a 140 meg dam which catches water from 1600 hectare catchment. Additional bores and a spring make water on this property second to none. Recent rains have filled all dams ensuring water allocations

Approx 6 Acres has hail netting, plus another 2 blocks have poles for netting. All trees are on Palmette trellis 4 metres apart. A further 120 acres could be planted to persimmons or other crops allowing an good opportunity to expand this property.

The property was once used for peanuts and other crops such as sorghum, bean, hay and fodder. 150 mm underground mains and hydrants are installed to all areas of the property. There is also grain drying facility, storage along with cattle yards on the property. IDeal for small crop production.

This property has a excellent reputation for production early, good clean persimmons for both domestic and export markets. The owner would consider selling this property individually.

“Mountain View”
This property is 174 Acre property containing the homestead, packing facilities, chiller, barns, workshop and cattle yards. The renovated 3 bedroom residence is set in lush gardens with a detached office making it an ideal home for the owner or manager of this property. Numerous sheds and garages.

The front of “Mountain View” is high and does not frost and could be utilized for avocados,stonfruit and etc. Native flowers have been grown for many years in this area which are suitable for export. There is Approx 40 Acres allocated for horticulture with underground mains and sub mains. Trellis are also in place for grapes.

The pack house is a 31 m x 15 m building with computerized grading equipment, 28 pallet cold room with forced air cooling, packing equipment. The grading equipment is a 12 bin computerized weight grader for the first grade fruit, and a mechanical weight grader for the second grade fruit. There is also an inspection table, brushes, creep feed and sprayer for ICA certification. Plus lunch room and toilets.

Ideally suited for planting Avocados. High above the frost line.

The balance of the property was once all cultivated but is currently under improved pasture for cattle. Good internal and external fencing.

Water is supplied by 10 000 Cu.m dam and 2 unequipped bores and is connected to Tarong water by a 50 mm line to a 1 meg holding dam for re-pumping to the crops.

The enterprise is offered for sale with all associated plant and equipment, tractors, chemicals and fertilizer to run the well established business. All list available.

The current owner is also willing on a contract basis to advise and train the purchaser on all aspects of the business from growing to marketing.

Experienced permanent casual staff and quality pickers in the area will allow the change-over of this business to run a smooth as possible.

This business that embracing both properties is offered as an ongoing concern. All equipment including vehicles, plant, fertilizer and chemicals that are used in the business will be included for sale.
The property which has been held by this family since 1907 and business only comes on to the market as the current owners have Health issues Vendor finance may be available to the approved purchasers.