Situated 100kms north of Georgetown, 600kms northwest of Townsville, 450kms west of Cairns, 370kms east of Karumba and 700kms north east of Cloncurry. Abingdon downs is a well respected and known breeding property situated in the lower gulf country. It has two major river systems providing an abundant supply of water. Regular rainfall ensures a big body of grass. The current owners run a quality Brahman herd of cattle minimal use of lick supplements. Carrying numbers could be increased by additional lick supplies and developing the Red River Country.
A major feature of the property is its abundant supply of water, starting with an average rainfall of 825mm (35 inches) per year. Abingdon enjoys a 70km double frontage to the Einasleigh River (1km from homestead) and 50km double frontage to Etheridge River, giving a never ending supply of water tot eh 20 dams and numerous water holes.
All fencing is in good state of repair. Ther are a total of 18 main paddocks and 21 holding paddocks. 330,495 ha of the property is fenced and utilised. The northern unused part of the property is not boundary fenced.
The river frontage country is fertile alluvial silt subject to periodic flooding and supports an excellent variety of timbers with improved and nautral pastures. There is 15,000 acres of black soil plains which grows large stands of both Mitchell and Flinders grass, along with native pasture and herbage. Off the river frontage the country accommodates areas of forest mitchell, bluegrass and mesmate. Bull Mitchell, Spear Grass, and Abingdon Clover in season. Legumes include Verano and Secca Stylos, Townsville Stylo, Buffel, Eurochloa.
Managers 2 story House , satellite TV, office, 2 phone lines and one fax line plus internet connections.
2×2 bedroom cottages. Air condioned, TV, phone.
Four bedroom house. 2 story quarters older. A single story quarters. Cooks quarters – 1 bedroom, air conditioned.
SHEDS – large workshop with feed room. Large hay shed. Numerous vehicle parking sheds. HOMESTEAD HORSE YARDS – 7 stable (self watered) complex all under roof. HOMESTEAD CATTLE YARDS – Yards consist of 95% steel construction, Drafting area is well shaded with concrete floor. Sprinkler sytem throughout. Double decker loading ramp. Plunge dip in working order. SIXTEEN MILE MUSTERING CAMP YARDS All new steel construction, capacity 1500 head, Honda motor setup to water yards quickly, Loading ramp.
EDENVALE OUTSTATION (70,000ha) The homestead is a aged 2-story timber building but not solid. Services include rural power, telephone satellite TV, and internet. There is a new steel shed which has a workshop area. Cattle yard approx. 1km from homestead. Consists of mostly wooden yards in godo repair. There is water in yards and a branding set up. Edenvale yard capacity 800 to 1,000 head. Also inclusive is a list plant and equipment available upon application.