Situated approximately 30 kilometres from Gympie, this superb dairying property of 495 acres, ranges from Mary River flats through to undulating grazing country. The property has double road frontage, 1 of which is bitumen. The present carrying capacity is approx 200-250 head of grown cattle, utilising the irrigation.
Irrigation: There is a 120 meg licence on the River plus a 100 meg, spring-fed dam. The dam capacity can increase, with the raising of the wall by 2 metres. Underground mains, 4″ and 3″ service all cultivation areas, totalling approx 90 acres. There is also a creek allocation of 2 hectares.
Dairy: Currently there are 150 cows in production. A herringbone design bails, with 16 a side, Alfa Laval, swing over machines plus feed stalls. The milk room containing 3 vats, with a combined total of 4,500 litres.
Sheds include a feed room with a 20 ton silo, hammer-mill and mixer, 3 sheds with retractable rooves, ideal for cotton seed storage, and a 4 bay machinery or hay shed.
The property has an attractive, Queenslander style home with 3 bedrooms plus sleep-out. The bedrooms and dining room have carpet installed and the kitchen has tiled flooring. The home situated on a rise, has views over the farm and surrounding district.
There is a list of machinery and plant included in the sale. This property has had only 2 owners since this area was settled and would also be an ideal location for a cattle or horse stud.
40ac next door may be available, with diesel pump for irrig. Priced at $1.9mil Bare (includes 3 irrigation pumps) L/N 4625