“Bollinger” would have to be the districts’ premier rural property, renowned for its versatility, productivity and outstanding location. This property has a fantastic mixture of rich country, ample water, irrigation and top class improved pastures offering a drought proof environment.
65.74 hectares (162.5 acres).
HOMESTEAD
Beautiful three bedroom home with original internal Queenslander sits high in a stunning position overlooking the property. It is surrounded by manicured lawns, magnificent shade trees and established hedges. Main bedroom has ensuite and the other two bedrooms have private retreat sitting rooms. The kitchen and dining areas are combined with large timber kitchen and 5 burner cooktop. Under the home is perfect for storage and also contains the laundry.
COUNTRY
The land consists of predominantly scrub soil with alluvial creek flats around Goomboorian Creek which is centrally located on the property.100% mixture of excellent improved pastures which include Kikuyu, Rhodes, Setaria, Couch, Paspalum and legumes White Clover and Glycine. This property was previously a productive dairy and has grown crops for silage and some small crops.
Property is currently carrying 75 breeders plus progeny but has also carried extra yearling cattle as well.
IMPROVEMENTS & FENCING
There are two 3 bay machinery sheds, one with concrete floor and power, steel & timber cattle yards, vet crush, an old dairy that could easily restored to operating condition and a large carport to fit four cars . The property is fenced into 15 paddocks making for an easy rotation system. Fencing is mostly new and constructed of 3 or 4 barbs with a mixture of wooden and steel posts. Two laneways supply easy access to the yards, there are two silage pits ready for use and feed trough with concrete base as well. 3 phase power is already supplied to the dairy, irrigation pump and also available at the main meter box.
WATER & IRRIGATION
Approx. 12,000gl of stored rainwater to supply the homestead, dairy and yard. There is crystal clear running water in scenic Goomboorian Creek which runs through a number of permanent waterholes on the property. A central self filling dam is setup with 3 phase pump for irrigation. Underground mains supply 14 hydrants positioned for maximum coverage of approx. 45 acres. A Trailco 150 travelling irrigator and near new lay flat are included in the sale. There is also a bore with submersible pump supplying water to 5000gl tank at the dairy for distribution around the home and yard. There are also a further 5 spring fed dams supplying permanent water for stock.
The region is considered to have an annual rainfall of 1,375 millimetres (55 inches).
LOCATION
Located approx 29 kilometres east of Gympie, halfway between Tin Can Bay and Gympie.
2 hours north of Brisbane & 50 minutes from Noosa. Services include telephone, internet, mobile phone, daily mail service, primary school at Kia Ora, high school bus to Gympie, local store at Goomboorian and the Silky Oak Tea Gardens at nearby Neerdie.