378.4 hectares (935 acres) on 3 Titles
Plus a very significant 303,806 kL Water Allocation.

The ultimate location, outstanding facilities and truly a quality mixed farm.
Proudly offered under instructions from KH and JH Johnson who are relocating their stud enterprise.

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andbull; Introduction – Cooinda was established as part of the farsighted AMP Settlement Scheme with the Johnson Family having ownership since 1977. Since 1980 it has been readily identified by the South Australian and Victorian lamb industry as the home of a three thriving sheep stud flocks :Border Leicester (1980), Hampshire Downs (2003) and Poll Dorset. The studs will continue in different locations but to facilitate the process the Johnson Brothers and their Families will relocate the flocks and may we say, themselves. This outstanding opportunity provides numerous opportunities for discerning Purchasers whether as a family expansion property or stand alone enterprise.

andbull; Fencing – The 935 acres is divided into approximately 22 paddocks with strategic laneways servicing 12 main paddocks including four from the cattle yards. A particular feature is the double fencing erected on 11 of the 14 outer paddocks bordering the Highway or neighbouring properties.

andbull; Soil Types – In keeping with the district the soils comprise sandy loam and small areas of sand predominantly over limestone and clay. The area has ideal drainage and friable soils and marl thus proving ideal for irrigated Lucerne, a number of cereal types, Canola and selected pulse crops.
A further advantage is the ability to grow perennial grasses, dry land Lucerne and also sub. clovers for year round grazing.
Ideal plains country with small areas of low undulation along the western side. Highly suited to flood irrigation.

andbull; Irrigation and bores – Three registered bores supplying water for the 120 hectares (300 acres) of laser levelled and established flood irrigation. The irrigation bores are equipped with turbine pumps and 3 phase electric motors. Main bore producing approximately 120,000 gph (550 kL) The current allocation provides an additional flood irrigation Delivery Allowance of 344,795 kL which does not transfer with the allocation, however, the policy allows an application for a similar allowance if flood irrigation is continued. Livestock Water: There is a central bore at the homestead supplying water to troughs in all main paddocks.

andbull; Livestock – In addition to the extensive cropping the property is currently carrying 600 stud ewes, 150 stud ewe hoggets, 200 young rams and 200 ewe lambs plus stud sires.

andbull; Cropping – To assist the incoming Purchaser most of the flood irrigation area is on year three of a break crop programme thus facilitating the sowing of the purchasers choice of Lucerne varieties from 2016. Past plantings include Aurora, Siriver, Super Aurora, Super SiRiver and Super Charge all for Lucerne seed production.
The breakdown of crops sown is 85 ha of barley, 17ha wheat 12ha Canola and 11 ha rye. Lucerne currently comprises 17 ha irrigated Siriver and 20 ha dryland.

andbull; Homestead – A very impressive extensively renovated mount Gambier stone residence comprising 5 bedrooms, a super open plan living room encompassing a brand new kitchen with a host of quality appliances and built in features, open plan heated and cooled living /dining room and ready access to a 15 m2 covered porch. The home also includes a large traditional lounge, large office, 3 bathrooms, and two separate toilets. The great outdoors, is focused on a 8.5m x 5.7 covered alfresco dining area overlooking a stunning 11.5m x 4 metre solar heated and self cleaning swimming pool. A further enclosed rumpus room caters for winter barbeques.

Farm Buildings and Facilities
andbull; 17.5m x 8.5m timber framed machinery shed and workshop.
andbull; 2 stand timber framed raised board 30.5m x 14.8m shearing shed complimented by an adjoining 30.5m x 12.5 steel framed undercover and partially enclosed sheep yards and handling area.
andbull; 12.6 x 6m stables with 2 loose boxes.
andbull; Domestic milking shed with power.
andbull; Lamb feedlot pens
andbull; 2 x 50 tonne Sherwell silos
andbull; 20,000 gallon bore water storage

Similtaneous LIVE and ONLINE AUCTION
Normal auction conditions including pre-registration will apply to the physical auction.

Pre-Registration and additional requirements apply to online bidders Full conditions and procedures available in a separate document and online.