“Paterson” is a most attractive property in an excellent location on the famous Mary River. Most of the country has been carefully improved and sown to Callide rhodes and creeping blue grass with outstanding results. No further work is required with the exception of an annual application of fertilizer. The property is capable of even “higher” production with full use of irrigation areas. Very, very private location at the end of a no through road.
AREA: Total area of 340 hectares (840 acres) freehold. “5″ freehold titles.
SITUATED: 48 klms north of Gympie, 20 klms north of Gunalda, 50 klms south of Maryborough and approximately 2.5 hrs north of Brisbane.
SERVICES: Mains power and STD telephone connected (“2″ lines), primary school at Gunalda and Theebine (3 kilometres), all necessary business, sporting, educational and medical facilities at Gympie and Maryborough.
STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS: The main homestead is a 3 bedroom (2 with A/C) lowset brick veneer home, designed to be wheelchair friendly. Has large office / family room comfortably air conditioned. The lounge / dining room has a high cathedral ceiling. Looking north from the front verandah are views toward Mt Bauple. The back verandah is a peaceful spot with a great view overlooking the Mary River. There is a 10,000 gallon underground rainwater tank. The 2nd house is a well constructed highset timber building with 2 bedrooms plus a sleepout, with a nice outlook over the farm. Has 5,000 gallon rainwater tank, power and phone. There is also a recently renovated 1 bedroom cottage with a 5,000 gallon rainwater tank and power. There are 2 sets of stockyards, a large fully enclosed hay shed, 3 machinery sheds, a high bay shed, and an old dairy plus sprayrace.
Country: Top class typical high quality alluvial river soils rising to gently undulating pasture improved forest country with approximately 12 hectares (30 aces) of standing timber plus some scattered shade trees. Approximately two thirds of area sown to callide rhodes, remainder blue grass and natural grasses eg panic, kikuyu and couch.
“VERY HIGH CARRYING CAPACITY COUNTRY”
CULTIVATION: About 400 acres suitable for cultivation.
WATER / IRRIGATION: 300 acres setup for irrigation. 442 ml water allocation, 2 electric pump sites on the river, mounted on wheels for lowering or easy retrieval in rising water situations. Approx 3 klms of 6 and 8 inch underground mains with hydrants installed throughout the irrigation area. Approx 3 klms of river frontage, 6 dams , Slooggerty’s creek (water holes) and numerous troughs gravity fed from storage tanks.
CARRYING CAPACITY: Around 500 head of mixed cattle with cropping and some irrigation.
FENCING: Totally fenced with first class fencing throughout and sub divided into 20 paddocks for ease of management.