‘Red Springs’ is a 960 acre property in the Central Tablelands that is a great mix of cleared, level plateaus, lightly timbered rolling country and steep bushland. With breathtaking views over the surrounding land, including Lake Windamere, abundant wildlife and the capacity to run 1,000 merino wethers, it can be whatever you want it to be. Whether you’re looking for additional grazing land, hunting or just recreation on a grand scale, ‘Red Springs’ ticks all the boxes. All just three hours from the Sydney CBD.
Location
Located in the Central Tablelands, approximately 8km north of the village of Ilford, 60km south of Mudgee, 75km north of Lithgow and approximately 3 hours’ drive from the Sydney CBD.
Area
388 hectares or approximately 960 acres.
Title particulars
The property consists of Lot 35 of DP 755783, which is unrestricted freehold.
Rainfall
Annual average 775ml, or 31 inches, per annum.
Country
The southern portion of the property consists of two level, cleared plateaus comprising about 130 acres, with a gentle valley between them. It then drops down a steep, timbered slope to lightly timbered rolling country in the north. The plateaus, both being over 900 metres elevation, provide spectacular 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside, including farming country, Windamere Dam and Gardens of Stone National Park. Soils are principally brown and grey loams and sandy loams.
Fencing
The property is subdivided into 13 paddocks. There is an area in the south of the property where the boundary is not fenced.
Water
Water is provided by ten dams.
Productivity
The vendor estimates that as it stands it would conservatively run 1,000 merino wethers in most seasons. Previously, when the vendor was more actively managing the property, he was running 1,300 wethers.
