187.63 Hectares – 463.64 Freehold acres in 4 lots.
Spelling Complex: 1 Lot – 91.01 Hectares – 224.89 Acres
Breeding Centre: 3 Lots – 96.62 Hectares – 238.75 Acres
Situation: Superbly positioned in the renowned picturesque Greenmount District, 10 minutes to Cambooya township, 30 minutes to Toowoomba City, 40 minutes to Toowoomba’s Domestic and International Freight Airport.
Facilities: 3 Phase power, mail and school bus services close by.
Country: Excellent balance of Dark Basalt country which runs from open downs grazing gently rising to elevated shaded mountain Coolibah country which offers superb protection for summer or winter grazing.
The Spelling Property: 91.01 Hectares – 224.89 Acres
Fencing: A major fencing program has been implemented, designed to handle large numbers of horses with safety for the horse and handler a paramount. Features a lane way system, leading to 12 beef rail yards with shelters, underground mains in all paddocks for watering. Ten larger paddocks of various sizes.
Water: Features 2 electrically equipped bores with water pumped to an approximately 10,000 gallon concrete head tank. This water supplies high pressure to all watering points across the two properties. House bore is electrically equipped pumps water to a 150,000 litre storage tank, a 2′ pipe delivers water to all of the smaller grazing paddocks for watering pasture etc. Approximately 20,000 gallon rainwater storage at managers home and buildings.
Homestead: Fully renovated low set home. On entry through the large foyer and wide hallway, you arrive at a modern spacious open plan living area which is designed for the owner who requires room and quality. Features include a delightful kitchen complete with a large island bench, gas cook tops, dishwasher and good storage, positioned adjacent to family eating and TV areas, a large enclosed room is adjacent, ideal for indoor outdoor living, formal dining or TV theatre room, and office. A large main bedroom is complete with a walk thru robe, spacious ensuite and sitting or nursery room, three separate bedroom all with built ins are positioned away from the main area.
Stables and Improvements: Owners have spared no expense with the stables. Internal walls are constructed out of concrete which are user friendly on the horse and extremely efficient and maintenance free.
No.1: Stable barn 10 x 3.2m x 4.5m boxes with tack and feed room.
No.2: 16 Stables with self-contained quarters and attached day yards.
No.3: 10 x large stables with attached day yards (please note: walls are not concrete).
Enclosed and roofed sand lunge area and 8 horse walker, classic treadmill and covered round sand yard. 2 Bedroom staff quarters. Enclosed storage/car shed. 3 Sided machinery/feed shed; high set vehicle storage shed.
Breeding Property: 96.62 Hectares – 238.75 Acres
Fencing: The property features 12 beef rail paddocks of various sizes and 8 large paddocks of various sizes; majority of paddocks have shelters erected.
Water: The property is very well watered with 3 equipped bores. No 1. is electrically equipped, 2 and 3 are equipped by windmills. Approximately 15,000 gallons of storage. Approximately 10,000 gallons of rainwater storage with space to hold up to 55,000 gallons of storage if required.
Homestead: 3 Bedroom timber home featuring country style kitchen and family eating, family TV room, a large covered verandah runs the length of the family areas, providing a quality view over the yards and property.
Stables and Buildings: No. 1: 10 Stables approximately 3.2m x 4.5m, stable complex with day yards, wash bays and tack rooms. No. 2: 6 stables approximately 3.2m x 4.5m, stable complex with tack/feed rooms and adjoining yards. 6m x 16m, partly enclosed storage/car accommodation shed. 10m x 9m drive through hay shed with concrete floor. 14m x 13m drive through storage shed.
Foaling Shed and Buildings: High set foaling shed with 4 large boxes and vet/storage room. Self-contained staff quarters overlooking yards and property. Roofed area fitted with yards and horse facilities for vet work, adjacent to this is a 19m x 9m high clearance shed, fitted with a horse and foal crush. A vet room is located in the shed adjacent to the crush. 5 bay machinery storage shed; 2 bays enclosed. 1 Portable panel set of cattle yards with crush and loading ramp. Enclosed machinery storage shed.
Remarks: The sale of Darlington presents the buyer a unique opportunity to purchase a highly developed horse property in a blue chip area of the Darling Downs. The property can be purchased as a whole or separately. All serious acreage buyers are invited to inspect.