612.7 Ha - 1514 Acres
LOCATION: Galena Hills is located 9km south west of Holbrook, 72km north of the growth centre of Albury-Wodonga, 85km south east of Wagga Wagga and centrally located between the capital cities of Melbourne, Sydney & Canberra.
COUNTRY: Galena Hills comprises predominantly red & grey loam soils of granite origins, the property is typically undulating to low hill and subdivided into 15 paddocks with good fencing and all water. Shelter timber consists of yellow, red, grey box and gum species.
PRODUCTION: Galena Hills is ideally suited to all livestock production including stud, cereal and fodder crops. The estimated stocking level in an average year is approximately 380-400 breeders and calves to weaner stage plus fodder production.
PASTURES: Pastures are principally clover, rye and phalaris with a mix of native species. All pastures have been enhanced with sound management practices and solid fertilizer and weed control history.
WATER SUPPLY: Abundant water includes 23 large catchment dams some spring fed and reticulated trough and garden system. 450,000 litre concrete rainwater catchment tanks in a reliable 28 inch (700mm) rainfall.
SERVICES: Buses are available to both Primary and Secondary schools at Holbrook, Culcairn and Albury. Air services are available at Albury and Wagga Wagga with daily flights to both Sydney and Melbourne, on property 4,000 feet airstrip and enclosed hanger 50ft x 33ft.
MARKETS: Ideally located to take advantage of major livestock selling centres at Albury-Wodonga, Wagga Wagga and Corowa and substantial number of grain handling facilities within close proximity.
WORKING IMPROVEMENTS: Excellent working improvements including steel frame machinery shed enclosed 3 sides with concrete floor and power incorporating fully enclosed workshop and amenities, second machinery shed with earth floor, additional shedding including stalls and tack room all with power and water. 3 stand woolshed, steel hay shed with skillion. All steel under cover handling cattle yards with power and water. Second set steel yards with loading ramp.
ACCOMODATION: Galena Hills boasts a grand homestead of approximately 50 squares of living including, 4 large bedrooms, the main with his and her ensuite and walk in robe, 2 bathrooms, study plus office, generous living areas include formal dining and lounge and separate family areas, ducted air-conditioning and fire places. The home is nestled on a rise and set amongst and expansive lawn area and established garden with commanding views over Holbrook district. Relax by the in-ground pool and spa or play tennis on the full size synthetic court.
The managers residence is a spacious 4 bedroom brick veneer home with separate family areas with combustion heater and double carport.
There is also an additional well maintained 3 bedroom cottage.
Property Code: 830
