Daheim Aggregation, Weethalle, NSW - for sale as a whole or in four seperate blocks
Comprising of 7,261 acres of red loam country, the 'Daheim' aggregation is one of the larger cropping properties to hit the market in Southern NSW this year. Currently being run as a continuous cropping operation, with the use of strategic stock trading in the non arable portions, the property would suit a party looking for scale of production and efficient large farming paddocks. The property has been in the same family for almost 100 years with the original settlers taking up the run and naming it 'Daheim' which is German for 'at home'
The aggregation is predominately situated approx 10km south of Weethalle and 35km north of Barellan on the Kolkilbertoo Rd. 'Benlee' is located approx 20km west of the other three properties on Gullifers Rd. Griffith is the main centre being approx 60 lineal km to the south west. West Wyalong is approx 60km from 'Daheim' by road.
North of 'Daheim', the average annual rainfall for Weethalle is 431mm and to the south, average annual rainfall for Barellan is 443mm
The current owners have used a crop rotation aimed not only to maximise long term production, but also to ensure sustainablity and environmental outcomes. Legumes, oilseeds, and cereals have all been grown with a view to controlling weeds, disease, and soil nutrition. A local agronomist has been used to help design and monitor the cropping program and thorough cropping records have been kept.
With approx 72% arability across the 4 properties, the current owners have over the years traded cattle and sheep depending on opportunities that have presented themselves. At one stage, the hills on 'Daheim' were used to run approx 100 head of cattle.
'Daheim'
'Daheim' is the original farm purchased by the family of the current owners. It comprises of the homestead and most of the infrastructure. It is also the least arable of the properties. It is located in the Bland Shire
- 1069ha (569 arable ha)
- Three bedroom house with office, Renovated kitchen, bathroom and living areas
- New 32 x 18m Machinery shed with 110,000 litre rain tank
- Machinery workshop 18 m x 18m with power
- Hay shed
- Steel sheep yards
- New steel cattle yards with vet crush and ramp
- 160 tonnes of grain storgae
- 13,000 litre diesel storage
- 4 x ground tanks
'Elvaston'
Situated directly west of Daheim, this block would go hand in hand with 'Daheim' Located in the Bland Shire.
- 503ha (436 arable ha)
- Older style 3 bedroom house suitable for contractors
- Connected to the Mt Daylight water scheme
- Sheep drought lot
- Cattle drought lot
- 2 x 120 tonne newer sealed Kotzur silos
- 400 tonne bulk grain shed
- 270 tonne twister silo
- 2 x 50 tonne Neilson Fert silos
- 4 x 40 tonne Kotzur silos
- 4 x ground tanks
'Morrisroes'
Located in the Bland shire
- 373 ha (266 arable ha)
- Subdivided into three blocks
- 1 x ground tank
'Benlee'
Located in the Carrathool Shire
- 994ha (812 arable ha)
- Connected to the Myall Park water pipeline
- 18,000 litre water tank
- 2 x ground tanks
Sales Process:
The 'Daheim' aggregation is being offered for sale by a two stage Expression of Interest process. The first stage will run until 10.00am Wednesday 25th August 2021 and will seek non-binding offers from interested parties. Stage two will be a period of price discovery and negotiation between the vendor and interested parties with the aim of acceptance of a fully binding offer by the vendor.
Contact:
To request a copy of the IM or to arrange an inspection, contact Angus McLaren on 0428 496 289
