Among the next to start breeding black polls in
Australia was William Hogarth from Balgownie
station, Cambooya, south of Toowoomba,
Queensland, in 1882. Great success attended
the efforts of William Hogarth better , who gave
their estate the name of Balgownie, and in
course of time the reputation of Balgownie
stock became thoroughly established not only
on the Darling Downs, where the property is
situated, but over the whole southern portion
of the state.

LOCATION:Balgownie is located in what some regard as some Queensland’s finest grazing and farming country. The property holds an ideal position being only a little over 2 hours from Brisbane and 42 km south west of Toowoomba (Clifford Gardens) and just 15km south of Pittsworth with
bitumen frontage to the Pittsworth- Clifton Road.

AREA and TENURE:477 acres (193.1 hectares) in 3 Freehold Titles

SERVICES: Offering close proximity to both Pittsworth and Toowoomba gives easy access to all the services you could possibly require including educational, financial, medical,
agricultural and cattle marketing facilities.

COUNTRY: The property is beautifully balanced, from shaded coolibah and box basalt ridge grazing country, running onto soft alluvial deep black soil with Hodgson Creek flats.

CULTIVATION: With 320 acres of total cultivation, the majority of this is black soil creek flats with some sloping country. Recently 225 acres has been laser levelled.

WATER: A key feature of Balgownie is water
Fully equipped bore with electric submersible pump
Unequipped bore of approximately 2,500 gph
77ML underground water license
Frontage to Hodgson Creek

HOMESTEAD and GARDENS: The fully renovated Balgownie homestead is set in a magnificent established garden.
Privacy is a feature of the residence, yet having outstanding views overlooking Hodgson Creek Valley below.
Balgownie homestead has ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, 4 bedrooms with a further guest room, office and 3 bathrooms.
Bedrooms are all of excellent size with 3 of the bedrooms opening onto the northern verandah, the main bedroom has a large ensuite and walk in robe.
The quality kitchen is fitted with modern appliances, the separate formal lounge and dining rooms feature a brick fireplace and plaster ornate ceilings opening onto a covered deck overlooking the garden, tennis court and down through the valley.
A walk through the gardens will take you through green lawns and flowering garden beds which are easily maintained fitted with an automatic watering system.

IMPROVEMENTS: Also on the property is a neat well maintained 3 bedroom weatherboard cottage with single garage, ideal for a caretaker / manager or to derive a rental income.
The original timber construction shearing shed is located on Balgownie
There is a large machinery shed.
2 x 75 tonne silos (new) set on concrete slabs, power connected and fitted with aerators

YARDS: Cattle yards are of steel and cable construction with cattle crush and loading race.

FENCING: The majority of the property has been re- fenced in recent years and is divided into 7 main paddocks with a mix of wood and steel posts.

Balgownie is a quality property located in an idealic,
easily accessible location on the Inner Darling Downs
only 2 hours from Brisbane. As well as being steeped
in history the property provides the perfect balance of
quality country. The homestead provides a beautiful family
home set in lush gardens and is the ideal place to entertain and accommodate friends. If you are looking for a totally unique country getaway, Balgownie is the place for you.

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