REMARKS: Offers a unique opportunity for a purchaser to acquire a well-rested, well-watered property. 800 Acres of “Kia-Ora” has been destocked for 16 years, the balance has only been lightly stocked for some 5 years. Offering exceptional grass cover over the whole of the property, high humus level & seed bank.
AREA: Approximately 842 Hectares (2,080 Acres) Freehold.
SERVICES: Single phase power & landline connected to Residence. Primary & secondary school at Ashford – a popular school with high education & sporting achievements. Mail 3 times per week. Sale yards at Inverell (sheep & cattle sales).
SITUATION: Approximately 80km North of Inverell & Glen Innes. Approximately 23km North-East of Ashford.
COUNTRY: Gently undulating country giving rise to low hills.
SOILS: Predominantly Trap rock soils, large areas of soft loam soils.
TIMBER: Apple Gum, Ironbark, White Box, small areas of Pine.
ARABLE AREA: Approximately 40HA (100 Acres), only an estimate as there are no records.
WATER: 1 unequipped well. 1 windmill at Residence pumps out of dam to Residence. 4 dams – extensive water system of creeks & gullies transverse the property. 2 permanent spring-fed holes in the creek systems & 1 spring-fed dam.
FENCING: Boundary fencing is netted on all sides. The fencing was well-constructed at the time.
SHEARING SHED: 2 stand driven by Lister motor, plus carport.
SHEEP/CATTLE YARDS: Combined sheep/cattle yards, old but functional.
GRAIN/FODDER STORAGE: Grainery.
MACHINERY SHED: 2 machinery sheds & 2 garages.
WOODLAND AREAS: Woodland areas on the property are valuable habitat for threatened & vulnerable species (flora & fauna). 142 different bird species have been recorded, including the threatened Regent Honey Eater, breeding Turquoise Parrots & feeding Glossy Black Red Tail Cockatoos.
IMPROVEMENTS: Appealing country residence of large living area, high ceilings, wide verandahs & hallway. The residence has 3 bedrooms plus 1 office. The residence could be converted to 4/5 bedrooms at very little cost. A slow combustion stove runs the hot water system. Picket fence-lined yard with extensive concrete edge garden areas.
CARRYING CAPACITY: The previous owners ran 2,000 ewes.
