Situation:
Positioned in the renowned Emu Creek district 20 mins north of Crows Nest, 60 mins Toowoomba, 80 mins Dalby and 2.5 hours Brisbane.
Facilities:
4 Day mail service, 5 day school bus service, satellite TV, NBN Internet and mobile service. No rising power bill here as the home is amply powered via a 10kw solar system and a backup silent diesel generator if an event ever arises where an extra power supply is required.
Area & Tenure:
295.8 HA | 731 Acres in 1 freehold lot
Country:
Country ranges from cleared open valleys and flats which rise to elevated predominantly Iron Bark ridges. Property has a locked in PMAV. Grasses include Siatro Black spear grass, Paspalum, fine stem stylo, Winter Herbig and Clovers in season. Approx. 340 acres has been used for cultivation. Soil type ranges from dark brown/black to a loamy grey. There is no cultivation country worked at present.
Water:
Property is watered via 6 strategically placed dams. A solar equipped pump is positioned of farm (on a very reliable water hole) which pumps water via a poly pipe to 2 head tanks and 3 troughs for extra water security.
Rainwater storage is app. 72,500 litres. In various interconnected tanks supply the home. Dam water storage for the garden and lawn is app 45,000 litres.
Fencing:
Property is very well fenced and divided into 4 paddocks of various sizes.
Yards: An excellent set of post and rail timber yards is in place which features 5 yards, drafting yard, concreted race and under cover cattle crush and loading ramp. Very good truck access, cattle trough at yards .
Homestead:
The owners have spent a considerable amount of time and money designing and building this spacious 480m2 family home designed to enjoy the sweeping panoramic view of the Emu Creek district and beyond. The home features 4 bedrooms, king size master with ensuite and walk in robe. 3 queen size bedrooms with built-ins and family bathroom. All of the rooms have delightful views and access to the verandahs. Separate office, spacious open plan living area which caters for the very large centrally positioned kitchen which has excellent cupboard storage and bench areas, 5 burner gas cook top, range hood, electric oven and large walk-in pantry. The family living and dining areas are adjacent and have views and access to the veranda's perfect for indoor outdoor living or large events. Other features include fully insulated walls and ceiling, 9' ceiling throughout, ceiling fans in every room. The homestead is positioned in a private elevated setting which has a sprawling park like lawn.
Improvements:
20 x 20m enclosed and lockable machinery shed, complete with a workshop. 9m x 6m 3 bay garage.
Remarks:
After 70 years of family ownership the time has arrived to retire and sell 'Sandy Creek' which is a highly desirable property that has an excellent home in a truly enviable position. The property is very well improved and perfect for any breeding or back grounding venture in the cattle and horse sectors.
