"Belmont" of 2,980 acres is a handy sheep breeding property situated 20 kms South East of Narromine and 50 kms South West of Dubbo, with frontage to Tantitha Road. Soils are granite derivative and loam. 1,800 acres are arable and have been farmed, with 370 acres currently sown to Yarran oats and 1,430 acres sown to tropical grasses including Buffel, Biserella, Premier Digit,Bambatsi,Seradella,Gatton Panic and Seaton Park Clover. "Belmont" is currently running up to 2,000 Merino ewes. Approximately 1,100 acres are timbered in an area of the Suppa Bulga Range. This area is fenced out but does provide some beneficial grazing. Shade timber on the balance of the property is Grey Box, Gum, Ironbark & Pine. Fencing is mainly hingejoint in good order in the 13 paddocks. Water is well supplied and could be said to be a feature with dams in each paddock, that include 9 spring fed dams, plus frontage to Hawkes and Ugumjil Creeks that are semi permanent. The cleared country has been contoured.
Improvements include a weatherboard and fibro clad home of four bedrooms. This comfortable home has reverse cycle air conditioning and is set in an attractive garden which is supplied with water from a nearby bore. A functional tennis court is a focal point of the garden.
Working improvements include an older timber framed 2 stand electric woolshed, steel sheep yards, 2 x steel framed, enclosed sheds with concrete floors. One has power and is used as a workshop. Steel framed open shed which includes a concrete block accommodation unit. 45 tonne cone bottom silo.
The use of tropical grasses in the pasture mix provides good grazing conditions for sheep breeding. The property is well fenced and watered and has been utilised by the current owners as a first cross breeding property with the lambs being weaned and finished on their other properties. The working improvements are adequate to run the property in its current management regime.
Inspections by appointment. Peter Dwyer 0418 266523 - Danny Tink 0437 828733
